"Merz, speaking at a Berlin press conference alongside visiting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of using "delay tactics" to avoid negotiating a ceasefire with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Merz added that Putin had, "made the meeting contingent upon pre-conditions that from a Ukrainian, and also from our, from my personal perspective, are totally unacceptable." Continuing, Merz said that if the "Russian side doesn't take the next step, then more pressure is needed."
"Canada's Carney echoed Merz's sentiments regarding Putin's slow-walking and the need to strengthen support for Ukraine more than three years into its grueling defensive war. Carney said Canada is focused on bringing peace and security to Ukraine and eager to contribute to its ability to defend itself. He also noted that credible security guarantees would be the bedrock of peace in Ukraine."
Germany demands that Russia take the next step toward peace in Ukraine or the West will be forced to increase its pressure. Vladimir Putin is accused of using delay tactics to avoid negotiating a ceasefire with Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Putin made the meeting contingent upon pre-conditions that Ukraine and Western leaders consider totally unacceptable. If Russia does not take the next step, Europeans and Americans will apply more pressure, including a new set of EU sanctions already under consideration. Canada emphasizes strengthening support for Ukraine, contributing to its defense, and establishing credible security guarantees as the bedrock of peace.
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