“Ukraine has shown all readiness to introduce unconditional suspension of weapons and for peace negotiations,” said Wadephul by speaking on Wednesday in the Bundestag.
“We now expect Mr. Putin to sit at the negotiating table,” said the new head of German diplomacy. “Everyone who wants peace in Europe must now negotiate, and the ball is on the side of Mr. Putin” He added.
Wadephul also assured that Germany will continue to support Ukraine and want to contribute to the end of the war. In his opinion, Germany must and wants to take responsibility for Europe. The minister also emphasized commitment to close cooperation with the USA, European partners and allies from NATO.
Expose Merza
Earlier on Wednesday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the first expose assured that the Germans would be with his partners, including the USA, to strive for the fair end of Russia's war against Ukraine.
In the coming days in Turkey, talks of Russia and Ukraine regarding the end of the full -frame war started by Moscow in February 2022 are to begin. The presence in Turkey was confirmed by President Wołodymyr Zelnski and representatives of the White House; However, Putin's arrival remains uncertain.
