Germany’s Merz says Russia is not interested in serious talks to end the Ukraine war, pledging long-term support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The meeting between the German and Russian Foreign Ministers in New York demonstrated that Russia "is not at all interested in serious negotiations on Ukraine, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, quoted by AFP, told Agerpres on Tuesday.
Federal Chancellor Merz evaluates the discussion between Foreign Minister Wadephul and Sergei Lavrov as a rejection of serious negotiations. Germany will continue to support Ukraine "not only militarily, but also politically, financially, economically."