Trump and Merz agree on resolving the conflict in Ukraine US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz discussed the prospects for a peace settlement, as confirmed by spokesman Stefan Cornelius. Following the Republican losses in the midterm elections, the White House established a "new sense of urgency" and strengthened its negotiating mandate. The two leaders agreed that the conflict should be ended as soon as possible. Berlin claims that any final peace agreement must be approved by all NATO partners.

Trump and Merz agree on resolving the conflict in Ukraine US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz discussed the prospects for a peace settlement, as confirmed by spokesman Stefan Cornelius. Following the Republican losses in the midterm elections, the White House established a "new sense of urgency" and strengthened its negotiating mandate. The two leaders agreed that the conflict should be ended as soon as possible. Berlin claims that any final peace agreement must be approved by all NATO partners.