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Chancellor Merz Proposes Urgent Shift in Ukraine Talks

11/23/2025

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned whether a Ukraine solution could meet the deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump under the 28-point plan.
In Geneva, Ukrainian, U.S., and European officials discussed the issue while Merz proposed an alternative approach to gain at least one point with Russia.
He stressed a first step by Thursday if the comprehensive plan proves too ambitious and did not disclose details.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz questioned whether a Ukraine solution could meet the deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump under the 28-point plan.
In Geneva, Ukrainian, U.S., and European officials discussed the issue while Merz proposed an alternative approach to gain at least one point with Russia.
He stressed a first step by Thursday if the comprehensive plan proves too ambitious and did not disclose details.