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Key points from Chancellor Merz’s remarks:

“As European countries, we have so far announced 18 sanction packages against Russia. We are also in talks with the Americans regarding ending the war in Ukraine. We clearly told the American President that he can rely on his European and Ukrainian partners for peace.

Ukraine must definitely be at the negotiation table to end the war.

We believe that Europe’s interests and security must be protected in the talks in Alaska. Without security guarantees, there can be no peace. Such guarantees must be extremely strong. Ukraine’s sovereignty must be respected.

There can be no recognition of the territories occupied by Russia. But there is hope for peace in Ukraine. We are doing everything we can.”

Key points from President Zelensky’s remarks:

“Ukraine’s future cannot be discussed without Ukraine. We must be part of these negotiations. Above all, we need a ceasefire and then security guarantees. US President Trump said that America is ready to support us.

They clearly stated that Russia has no veto right over Ukraine joining any defense alliance. We stressed that sanctions against Russia are as important now as they were in the past. We also discussed the situation at the front.

I told European and American leaders: Putin is bluffing. He is attacking everywhere, trying to break through the front and create the impression that he can occupy Ukraine. But this is absolutely impossible.”