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Moscow accuses Merz of trying to force Ukraine ‘to continue fighting’
Russia has accused the German government of warmongering over its promise of further support for Ukraine, after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Berlin and Kiev are aiming to jointly...
Germany to hold joint consultations with Ukraine, Merz announces
German ministers are set to hold joint consultations with the Ukrainian government this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in Berlin after a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.Merz said...
Germany’s Merz: Putin has put himself in the wrong
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's absence from the Istanbul talks on Ukraine.Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Zelensky had shown "enormous goodwill" with his trip to Turkey,...
‘Ball exclusively in Russia’s court’ on Ukraine, says Germany’s Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday said that the "ball is exclusively in Russia's court" when it comes to the next steps in negotiating an end to the war...
Macron urges tough response in light of latest Russian strikes
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for "strong measures" in case Russia continues to block efforts to negotiate a peace deal on the war in Ukraine, as deadly Russian...
European Commission president congratulates Moldova on pro-EU vote
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has congratulated Moldova and Moldovan President Maia Sandu on the vote in favour of joining the European Union despite accusations of election...
Scholz to deliver German government statement on EU summit
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is set to deliver a government statement in Berlin on Wednesday regarding the summit of EU leaders taking place in Brussels on Thursday and Friday.The...
German Cabinet passes 2025 budget, hailing ‘economic turnaround’
Christian Lindner, German Minister of Finance, attends the Federal Cabinet meeting in the German Chancellery. Michael Kappeler/dpaGermany's Cabinet on Wednesday finalized the 2025 budget after weeks of wrangling, sending...