German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on Thursday that it appears unlikely there will be a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Merz made the comments during a joint statement alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
The prospect of a face-to-face meeting between the two leaders has been a topic of international interest amid ongoing tensions in the region. However, Merz’s remarks suggest that diplomatic efforts to bring Putin and Zelenskiy together may not materialize in the near future.