PNN – The German Chancellor has urged Trump to avoid any surprises regarding Ukraine during his meetings with his Russian and Chinese counterparts.
According to the report of Pakistan News Network citing Al Jazeera, the German Chancellor has asked the U.S. President to refrain from any unexpected moves concerning Ukraine during potential discussions with his Russian counterpart—slated to take place in China next week.
The report notes that Friedrich Merz, speaking on the sidelines of an EU leaders’ summit, remarked: Some people here in Dublin are concerned that this meeting might turn into another ‘Anchorage’ moment.
He added: Therefore, I want to send a clear message to the United States: please, no surprises. Continue to cooperate within the framework of ‘Team Europe’ and ‘Team Ukraine’.
The German Chancellor stated that serious peace negotiations regarding Ukraine, involving European participation, are expected to take place for the first time in the coming weeks.
Elsewhere in his remarks, he noted that while Russia has expressed a willingness to negotiate the European security architecture, there is no need for such discussions.
Jared Kushner, a U.S. special envoy, announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to expand the next round of negotiations to include European nations. He further predicted that the frameworks for these talks, along with a timeline, would be announced in the near future with the aim of ending the war between the two countries.
Kushner also stated that Washington has begun discussions with European governments regarding the establishment of a new security architecture on the European continent.