German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assessed the progress of the settlement in Ukraine at 2%. This was reported by DW, informs UNN.
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Merz made this statement during a speech in Osnabrück at the congress of the Christian Democratic Union branch in the federal state of Lower Saxony.
Yes, we have taken the first steps. But I will say figuratively: we are at a distance of ten kilometers and have covered, perhaps, the first two hundred meters, no more. But in any case, we are moving in the right direction
At the same time, according to him, the German and EU authorities "have not made greater diplomatic efforts than in the last three weeks."
Let no one say today that we are only discussing arms supplies
At the same time, he added that, given the statements of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, "everyone should be clear about how difficult the task will be" regarding a settlement in the coming weeks or even months. Merz called not to abandon this goal and to continue to seek peace in Ukraine.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the meeting in Washington with Trump, Zelenskyy, and European partners "good." He emphasized the need to pressure Russia and conclude a truce before further negotiations.