Germany's Merz doubts Russia wants Ukraine ceasefire, says European leaders must help shape peace
- Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin on Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had seen no sign that Russia is serious about negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy and Merz both said the European Union must help shape any lasting peace.
- Germany expects European representatives to be in Abu Dhabi for next week's US-led talks with Ukraine and Russia, though they are unlikely to have a seat at the table.
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- Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin on Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had seen no sign that Russia is serious about negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine.
- Zelenskyy and Merz both said the European Union must help shape any lasting peace.
- Germany expects European representatives to be in Abu Dhabi for next week's US-led talks with Ukraine and Russia, though they are unlikely to have a seat at the table.
Sources: DW, Al Jazeera