Trump and Merz agreed to seek a quick end to the conflict in Ukraine. Handelsblatt US President and German Chancellor discussed prospects for a peace settlement, German government spokesman Stefan Cornelius said. After the Republican defeat in the midterm elections, he said, there was a "new sense of urgency" in the White House, and the negotiating mandate was significantly strengthened. Trump and Merez agreed that the conflict should be ended as soon as possible. At the same time, Berlin insists that the final peace agreement must be ratified by all NATO partners.

Trump and Merz agreed to seek a quick end to the conflict in Ukraine. Handelsblatt US President and German Chancellor discussed prospects for a peace settlement, German government spokesman Stefan Cornelius said. After the Republican defeat in the midterm elections, he said, there was a "new sense of urgency" in the White House, and the negotiating mandate was significantly strengthened. Trump and Merez agreed that the conflict should be ended as soon as possible. At the same time, Berlin insists that the final peace agreement must be ratified by all NATO partners.