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Friedrich Merz

Kremlin Dismisses Merz’s Role in Ukraine Talks After He Calls Putin a War Criminal

Merz is pressing for economic pressure, including tariffs on Russia-linked trade, to drive Moscow toward negotiations.

Merz Prepares for Long War in Ukraine, Rules Out Talk of Western Ground Troops

Russian Barrage Kills 23 in Kyiv, Damages EU and British Buildings as Europe Protests

White House Says Putin Agrees to Zelenskyy Meeting as Europe Weighs Troop Offers

US, Europe Launch Security-Guarantee Push as Trump Prepares Possible Putin–Selenskyj Talks

Trump Moves to Arrange Putin–Zelenskyy Meeting as Europe Presses Ceasefire-First Plan

Washington Ukraine Summit Yields No Binding Agreement

Police and DFB Launch Investigations After Antwi-Adjei Reports Racist Abuse

Trump Embraces Direct Peace Talks After Alaska Summit, Europe Rallies to Shield Ukraine

Trump and Putin End Alaska Talks Without Ceasefire or Ukrainian Role

Germany Forces Early Exit of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz

Spain Mobilizes EU Firefighting Support as Wildfires Rage; Germany Confronts Arson Probes

Political Attacks on IDF Chief Escalate as Commuters Face Rail Service Halts

Trump and Putin to Meet in Alaska as Europe Presses for Ukraine’s Role

Russian Forces Deepen Donetsk Penetrations Ahead of Trump–Putin Alaska Summit

Europe and Ukraine Deliver ‘Ceasefire First’ Blueprint to Trump Ahead of Alaska Summit

Trump Coordinates With Kyiv and European Allies Before Alaska Summit With Putin

Merz Convenes CDU Leadership to Stem Crisis Over Gaza Arms Export Halt

Merz Faces Coalition Rift as Far Right AfD Tops National Poll

Europe Demands Ukraine’s Inclusion at Trump-Putin Alaska Summit