Conflict● Elevated5d ago · Nov 3, 2026, 3:04 PM
Ukraine war: Merz doubts Russia is serious about a truce
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en] · Eastern Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin. Both leaders said the EU needs to be included in peace talks with Russia. Merz also expressed doubts that Russia is serious about seeking a truce.
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