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German Chancellor Mertz met with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Berlin and reiterated that Germany will continue to support Ukraine. Mertz said that Ukraine and Russia will hold direct negotiations in the next few days, and Germany, as Ukraine's largest supporter, shoulders corresponding responsibilities.
China News Service, Berlin, November 3 (Reporter Ma Xiuxiu) German Chancellor Mertz met with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Berlin on the 3rd. At a subsequent joint press conference between the two sides, Mertz reiterated Germany's continued support for Ukraine.
Mertz said that Zelensky’s visit comes at a very important moment. In the coming days, Ukraine and Russia will hold direct negotiations. As the largest supporter of Ukraine, Germany shoulders corresponding responsibilities, and supporting Ukraine is in the interests of Germany and Europe.
Mertz said that before winter comes, Ukraine urgently needs support in the fields of air defense and energy. The German government plans to continue providing winter assistance and energy support to Ukraine this year.
Mertz announced that Germany will co-host the "Alliance of the Volunteers" summit with France and the United Kingdom on November 19. The summit will focus on three goals: first, to coordinate further assistance; second, to reiterate that all parties are willing to provide security guarantees for Ukraine after the ceasefire; and third, to further coordinate positions on diplomatic peace efforts.
Mertz said that NATO has reached an agreement to provide military support to Ukraine totaling 70 billion euros in 2026, and all partners should fulfill this commitment. He called on European countries to assume corresponding responsibilities.
Zelensky said he had briefed Mertz on the current situation in Ukraine and thanked Germany for its support to Ukraine. He said that it is crucial for Germany to stand by Ukraine during this period, and Ukraine is willing to continue discussions on relevant issues. (over)
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ukraine and Russia to hold direct talks in coming days
Very likely · Within days
Germany will co-host the “Alliance of the Volunteers” summit with France and the UK on November 19
Very likely · Within days
The German government will continue to provide winter aid and energy support to Ukraine this year
Likely · Within months

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