There will be no agreement on Ukraine without European participation, - Merz

“There will be no agreement without European participation,” he said.

Merz said that during negotiations with Trump, he emphasized the need to increase pressure on Moscow. He is convinced that only by increasing pressure from Washington will Putin be ready to make concessions, according to Ukrainska Pravda.

"Russia is stalling for time and, in doing so, is acting against the will of the American president. Today, I called for increased pressure on Moscow," he said.

Europe needs to join the peace talks that are continuing between Russia and Ukraine, mediated by the US.

"Trump knows that only peace that is supported and legitimized by Europe can be truly long-term. He also knows that Europe's contribution to Ukraine's security, recovery, and European integration will be simply indispensable for this peace," he said.

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