Germany's Merz in Washington asks Trump to pressure Russia DW 06/05/2025
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During a meeting at the White House, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed their commitment to ending the war in Ukraine. Merz praised Trump's potential to pressure Russia and urged for collaborative efforts. He also referenced the historical significance of D-Day and America's role in liberating Germany. Both leaders expressed optimism about improving U.S.-German relations and pursuing a trade deal while addressing the urgent need to stabilize the situation in Ukraine, which Trump described as a 'bloodbath.'
"I am here to talk about how we could contribute to that goal we are looking for measures and instruments to bring this war to an end," Merz said.
"America is again in a very strong position to do something on ending this war, so let's talk about doing what we can," Merz added.
"It's a bloodbath going on over there," Trump stated about the situation in Ukraine.
"This war would have never happened if I had been president," Trump asserted during the press conference.
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