German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with US President Donald Trump to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, emphasizing Germany's support for Ukraine and urging Trump to exert more pressure on Russia. While both leaders acknowledged the war's gravity, differing perspectives emerged; Trump suggested a passive approach likening the conflict to children fighting, whereas Merz highlighted the necessity for direct action against Russia's aggression. This meeting marked their first in-person discussion amid growing concerns about the conflict's toll and the need for a resolution.
Merz stressed that both he and Trump agreed on this war and how terrible this war is going on, pointing to the US president as the key person in the world who would be able to stop the bloodshed.
Al Jazeera's Kimberly Halkett noted that while both leaders agreed on the necessity of ending the war, their approaches to achieving that goal highlighted significant differences.
Trump likened the war to a fight between two young children who hated each other, suggesting that sometimes it's better to let them fight before intervening.
Merz advocated for the US to increase pressure on Russia, emphasizing Germany's continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing hostilities.
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