Mertz: Zelensky Should Be Involved In Trump-Putin Meeting

• 10.08.2025, 19:16

According to the FRG chancellor, the meeting should not take place behind the backs of Ukrainians and Europeans.

Germany expects Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky to attend a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, which is scheduled for Friday, August 15.

This was announced by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on air on ARD television, reports DW.

"We hope and assume that the government of Ukraine, that President Zelensky will be involved in this meeting," Merz said.

He called it unacceptable when "behind the backs of Europeans, behind the backs of Ukrainians, territorial issues between Russia and America are discussed or even decided."

The German chancellor also revealed that he will hold a phone conversation with Trump on Sunday, August 10.

Merz expressed hope that a breakthrough could be achieved during the meeting, primarily regarding the ceasefire and peace talks.