Ukraine and Germany Align on Peace Plan

In a recent phone conversation, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz coordinated their positions on ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The leaders emphasized the urgent need for a dignified peace and stressed the importance of European involvement in the peace process, given Ukraine’s integral role in shaping the continent’s future security landscape.

The discussion also served as a precursor to an online meeting scheduled for later today, involving national security advisors from Ukraine, the United States, and various European countries. This meeting aims to further align the shared views of the participating nations.

Additionally, the leaders explored potential formats for forthcoming leader-level meetings, discussing both bilateral and trilateral arrangements. President Zelenskyy reaffirmed Ukraine’s readiness to engage in these discussions and urged for a similarly bold approach from Russia.

Further, the conversation addressed defense support, with Chancellor Merz confirming Germany’s commitment to contributing financially to Ukraine’s air defense systems as part of the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List initiative. This agreement underscores Germany’s dedication to supporting Ukraine’s defense needs during this critical time.