Merkel Highlights Significant Progress in US-Russia Diplomatic Talks on Ukraine Security
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed confidence that recent interactions between the United States and Russia regarding Ukraine’s security represent a notable step forward.
In a recent interview, he emphasized that the outcomes of the meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska marked considerable progress, particularly in terms of security guarantees for Ukraine.
Merz pointed out that Trump thoroughly briefed European leaders on the results of his discussions with Putin, including the pursuit of possible compromises involving security assurances for Ukraine.
While negotiations are still ongoing, experts see this development as opening new avenues for diplomatic resolution.
The Chancellor noted that the efforts and time invested in seeking peace are justified, as this progress may pave the way for regional stabilization and long-term security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe as a whole.