Friedrich Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed disappointment over Russia's lost opportunity to start ceasefire negotiations. During the talks, Russia made unacceptable demands and threatened to seize new territories.

A Russian reconnaissance aircraft monitored German troops during the Iron Wolf exercises in Lithuania. This confirms the threat from Moscow and the need to strengthen counterintelligence.

Negotiations in Istanbul ended without a breakthrough on a ceasefire due to unrealistic conditions set by the Russians. European leaders are coordinating actions and condemning Moscow's position.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured of further support for Ukraine in the war with Russia after a conversation with Donald Trump. He stressed that Germany will not stop helping Ukraine until the end of the war.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with the leaders of France, Germany, Britain, and Poland, held a phone conversation with Donald Trump. Details of the conversation are promised to be released later.

The European Commission is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia due to the disruption of the peace initiative. Nord Stream, the shadow fleet and the financial sector are under fire.

European supporters of Ukraine are preparing for increased sanctions against Vladimir Putin due to his refusal to participate in negotiations regarding Ukraine in Turkey.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the adoption of a new package of sanctions against Russia at the EU Council meeting on May 20. The sanctions will concern the energy and banking sectors.

The German Chancellor stated that new sanctions against Russia are being prepared in the energy and banking sectors. The possibility of confiscating frozen Russian assets is also being considered.

The European Commission believes that TikTok does not provide enough information about advertising content and restricts advertising search. If the accusations are confirmed, the company faces a fine of up to 6% of its income.

TikTok has restricted search queries related to a fake video about Macron and Mertz allegedly using drugs in Kyiv. Russian propagandists were spreading false information.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the continuation of military support for Ukraine and the intention to make the Bundeswehr the strongest army in Europe. The West cannot accept an imposed peace.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on the West to unite on Ukraine. He stated that it is unacceptable to impose peace on Ukraine or submit to the status quo established by Russian troops.

Merz is counting on close cooperation with Trump. He demands that Putin agree to a 30-day ceasefire and threatens the Russian Federation with tougher sanctions.

The President of France announced the EU's expectations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. He emphasized the readiness to strengthen sanctions against Russia in case of refusal to cease fire.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that new negotiations between the US and Russia are planned. However, specific dates for the meeting are not yet known.

Friedrich Merz called on Putin to agree to a ceasefire, which Ukraine has already agreed to. The US, Ukraine and Europe have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he has repeatedly emphasized to Donald Trump that Putin is not interested in ending the war. The US, Ukraine and the EU have put forward 22 conditions for a ceasefire.

Trump called for peace, disrupting the EU's plans for sanctions against Russia. Zelenskyy accepted Putin's invitation to negotiations in Istanbul, fearing to offend Trump.

Omid Nouripour expects Friedrich Merz to promote the supply of Taurus to Ukraine. The German government has become more cautious about arms supplies, seeking to discuss fewer details.

The German government, together with its European partners, plans to impose sanctions against Russia if the demands for a ceasefire are not met. Preparations for sanctions will begin immediately.

A study showed a sharp decline in the authority of the United States, especially in the EU, after Trump's return. China surpassed the United States for the first time in global standing.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the US position on the war in Ukraine during talks with the British Foreign Secretary and the German Chancellor. The parties discussed a ceasefire.

The office of the President of France has denied the Russian fake news about Macron and other leaders using drugs, publishing a photo of a napkin and declaring the unity of Europe.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz insists on a ceasefire by the Russian Federation so that real negotiations become possible. Ukraine has already agreed to a 30-day ceasefire.

European allies of Ukraine are considering blocking Nord Stream 2 if Moscow refuses a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States. The EU may also double the number of vessels on the sanctions list for transporting Russian oil.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Emmanuel Macron. They discussed a ceasefire from May 12, support for Ukraine and joining the EU, which Ukraine is very much counting on.

Putin's spokesman Peskov said that Russia "promises to think" about Ukraine's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assured of further support for Ukraine, including financial. Germany will contribute to the negotiation processes on ceasefire and achieving peace.

The French President announced the readiness of a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation in case of refusal to fully cease fire. A contingent is also being prepared to support the Ukrainian army.