Friedrich Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, calling on China to join efforts to cease fire in the Russian-Ukrainian war.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that "Nord Stream-2" will not receive a license for exploitation. The German government is ready to counteract attempts to restore the project after the damage.

Germany is increasing its military presence in Lithuania, expanding its tank brigade to 5,000 troops by 2027. This is a response to Russian aggression and the strengthening of NATO's eastern flank.

The European People's Party is criticized for its rightward shift after the elections. Party leader Manfred Weber emphasizes the importance of avoiding the mistakes of the past, such as Adolf Hitler's rise to power. The politician is seeking cooperation with centrist political forces.

Donald Trump has announced his desire for the continuation of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in the Vatican. The negotiations are expected to begin in mid-June.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that there are no signs of a quick end to the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine. He expressed hope for constructive negotiations with the support of the Vatican, emphasizing the important role of Germany.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with Friedrich Merz regarding the conversation with Donald Trump. They also discussed coordination of steps and the reconstruction of Ukraine after the war.

Trump informed European leaders that Putin is ready for negotiations. According to sources, some leaders were "surprised" or "shocked" during the conversation.

According to the Estonian Foreign Minister, on May 20, the EU will approve the 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the shadow fleet and energy revenues. The 18th package of restrictions is "already moving".

Donald Trump told European leaders about the details of the conversation with Putin, causing concern about a possible deal at the expense of Ukraine's interests. The leaders confirmed their readiness to continue supporting Kyiv.

European leaders agreed with Donald Trump to strengthen sanctions against Russia. This happened after Trump's conversation with Putin regarding a possible memorandum on peace.

Emmanuel Macron called on Vladimir Putin to accept Donald Trump's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders of the countries discussed this issue on the eve of Trump's conversation with Putin.

Putin believes in the offensive until the end of the year and will not make concessions to Trump. Europe is trying to convince Trump not to make a deal on terms unfavorable to Ukraine.

The German Chancellor is trying to reconcile Italy and France over Meloni's exclusion from the meeting on Ukraine. Macron accused her of spreading false information.

In Rome, Zelenskyy met with representatives from the US and Europe. The cessation of the war in Ukraine was discussed ahead of Trump's talks with Putin and NATO leaders.

German Chancellor Merz announced plans to discuss the upcoming conversation with Putin with Trump. He spoke about this with Rubio and Zelensky in preparation for the negotiations.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the continuation of pressure on Russia due to its aggression in Ukraine. He also called on Italy to take a more active part in European efforts.

During May 17, 167 combat clashes took place at the front. The Russian army carried out almost 4,800 shellings of the Armed Forces of Ukraine positions, including 122 from MLRS and 75 air strikes.

European countries are not planning to send peacekeepers to Ukraine, focusing on negotiations for a ceasefire with Russia. The format of peace talks and security guarantees for Ukraine are a priority.

The US President stated that he will likely plan a meeting with Putin, after which a peace agreement will be concluded. However, if there are no results at the negotiations in Turkey, Trump did not rule out the imposition of sanctions.

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.