Trump and Merez agree on ending the conflict in Ukraine The US president and the German chancellor discussed the prospects for a peace settlement, which was confirmed by spokesman Stefan Cornelius. Following the Republican losses in the midterms, the White House developed a "new sense of urgency" and strengthened the negotiating mandate. Both leaders agreed that the conflict must end as soon as possible. Berlin insists that any final peace deal must be approved by all NATO partners.

Trump and Merez agree on ending the conflict in Ukraine The US president and the German chancellor discussed the prospects for a peace settlement, which was confirmed by spokesman Stefan Cornelius. Following the Republican losses in the midterms, the White House developed a "new sense of urgency" and strengthened the negotiating mandate. Both leaders agreed that the conflict must end as soon as possible. Berlin insists that any final peace deal must be approved by all NATO partners.