Merz: No Peace Deal Without Ukraine, Europe

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz asserts that Russian President Vladimir Putin must acknowledge a peaceful resolution in Ukraine is unattainable. Merz emphasizes the necessity of Ukraine and European nations consent in any peace agreement, warning against exclusive deals between major powers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses readiness for a US-backed framework and desires dialogue with US President Donald Trump, insisting on European allies involvement. Germany pledges to utilize frozen Russian assets for Ukraines aid and increases its budget for Ukraines recovery by €3 billion in 2026. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.