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Ukraine Must Be 'at the Table' After Trump-Putin Summit: Merz
German Chancellor Merz and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urge a ceasefire and security guarantees for Kyiv, stressing Ukraine's direct involvement in negotiations ahead of the Alaska summit.
- On August 13, 2025, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a videoconference with US President Donald Trump and European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa.
- Amid intensive communications since Wednesday, Merz stressed that European and Ukrainian interests must be safeguarded at the upcoming Alaska summit, Merz said.
- Merz stated a ceasefire must be the starting point, and the established line of contact should serve as the initial basis for negotiations, emphasizing a correct order.
- Speaking at a joint news conference in Berlin, Merz said important decisions can be made at the Alaska summit on Friday, noting Trump will brief Zelenskyy after meetings with Putin.
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said, 'Ukraine must be at the table when follow-up meetings take place,' and warned that if there is no movement on Russia in Alaska, the US and Europeans must increase pressure with sanctions.
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