**Germany Hopes Zelenskiy Will Be Involved in Russia-U.S. Summit**
The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, expressed hope on Saturday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be included in the upcoming summit between Russia and the United States. This meeting is set to take place this week, and Ukraine has been concerned that Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may try to decide the terms of ending the conflict without consulting them.
According to reports, Merz plans to have a call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, during which they will discuss their preparations for the summit. In an interview with public broadcaster ARD, Merz emphasized that Europe is working closely with the United States to prepare for this meeting. He stated that it is hoped and assumed that Ukraine’s government and President Zelenskiy will be involved in the talks.
Merz’s comments come as European leaders have given diplomatic backing to Ukraine ahead of the Russia-U.S. summit. This move is a response to concerns that Putin and Trump may try to impose their own conditions for ending the conflict, without consulting European nations or Ukraine itself.
**No Peace That Rewards Aggression**
The German Chancellor made it clear that any peace agreement must not reward Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine. He emphasized that such an outcome would only encourage further aggression from Moscow. Merz’s comments reflect the concerns of many in Europe and Ukraine that any settlement must be fair, equitable, and take into account the interests and rights of all parties involved.
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