“Three and a half years after an illegal attack on Ukraine, Russia today has the opportunity to agree on a ceasefire and stop military operations. We expect that […] Putin will seriously relate to the proposal of President Trump on negotiations and will enter into negotiations with Ukraine without any conditions after a meeting in Alaska, ”he wrote.
Wir Erwarten von Prässident Putin, Dass Er das Gesprächsangebot von Präsident Trump Ernst und nach dem treffen in alaska ohne Bedingungun in verhandlungeen mit der UKRAINE EINTRITT. 2/6
– Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (@bundeskanzler) August 15, 2025
Mertz noted that “Germany, together with Ukraine and its European allies, indicated the path to the world”, which lies through the summit with the participation of the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky.
“It is necessary to reach an agreement on the ceasefire. Ukraine needs reliable security guarantees. Territorial issues can only be resolved with the consent of Ukrainians. We clearly and unanimously reported these messages to President Trump on the way to Anchorida [на Аляске]”, – said the Chancellor.
Dort Muss Ein WaffenStillstand Vereinbart Werden. DIE UKRAINE BRAUCHT Starke Sicherheitsgarantien. Territoriale Fragen Können Nur Mit Dem Einverständnis Der Ukraner Entschieden Werden. 4/6
– Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (@bundeskanzler) August 15, 2025
According to him, he maintains a connection with Trump, who “can take an important step towards the world.”
“He deserves gratitude for this initiative and close coordination of actions in the last days. During our last meeting with European partners, we assured him in our unchanging support of Ukraine. President Trump can count on this,” Mertz emphasized.
Für Diese Initiative und Die English Abstimmung Der Letzten Tage Gebührt IHM Dank. Bei Unserem Letzten Gespräch Im Kreis der europäischen Partner Haben Wir Ihm Unsere anduernde Unterstzung Für Die Ukrane Versichert. Darauf Kann Sich Präsident Trump Verlassen. 6/6
– Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (@bundeskanzler) August 15, 2025
Context
Trump reported that on August 15 in Alaska in the United States He will meet with Putin, in particular, to discuss the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine.
On August 11, US President said Zelensky They will not be invited to a meeting In Alaska. He added that he later expects to “put” Zelensky and Putin “in the same room.”
August 13 Trump I spent an online sammit With Zelensky and other leaders in Europe, it was about the meeting of Trump with Putin. The French President Emmanuel Macron, who took part in the conversation, said, according to her results, that Trump during a meeting with Putin wants to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine.
On August 14, the US President stated that his meeting with Putin has 25% chances of failure.
