Friedrich Merz told Putin a condition for negotiations on Ukraine
The German Chancellor made a statement during a visit to Kyiv
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during a visit to Kyiv, addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin and said that peace negotiations are possible only after the barbaric attacks on infrastructure cease.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv, where he made a statement about possible negotiations with Moscow.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz turned to Russian President Vladimir Putin and told him the condition for starting peace negotiations on Ukraine. He made his proposal during a visit to Kyiv, reports Taz.de.
“We are ready for negotiations, ready to discuss with each other ways to complete it,” the politician said. However, he added that the "barbaric attacks" must stop. Merz clarified that we are talking about damage to infrastructure during preparation for winter.
The German Chancellor also separately addressed the Russian leadership and the President. He said that negotiations can only take place after “the guns are silent.”
Open Questions
- How will the Russian leadership react to Merz's statement?
