๏ธ๐ฉ๐ช๐ช๐บ๐บ๐ฆ๐ท๐บ. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signals openness to possible talks with Putin at the G20 meeting:
"The German chancellor must also, at some point, talk to Putin. [...] It is not ruled out. We have the G20 meeting in Miami on the 13th and 14th of December. The hosts always have the right to invite additional heads of state and government. And as far as we know so far, Trump invited Putin. If it comes still open; He still didn't agree. If he's there, I don't shy away from an opportunity for a conversation."
๏ธ In the same context, Friedrich Mertz previously claimed on November 3 - speaking alongside Zelensky - that both Ukraine and Europe must be represented if Trump invites Putin to the Miami G20 summit. Merez claimed that external powers cannot decide the fate of Ukraine without its involvement, and pointed out that Europe must take an active part in any peace negotiations.