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Putin says he is ready to talk with Germany's Merz

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Posted on June 18, 2025

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ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he was ready to talk with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, but he doubted that Germany could be an

Putin says he is ready to talk with Germany's Merz

ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he was ready to talk with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, but he doubted that Germany could be an intermediary in talks with Ukraine.

(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

  • Putin is open to discussions with Germany's Merz.
  • Putin doubts Germany's role as an intermediary with Ukraine.
  • The statement was made in St Petersburg, Russia.
  • The article was reported by Vladimir Soldatkin.
  • Editing was done by Guy Faulconbridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Putin say about talking with Germany's Merz?
Putin stated that he is ready to talk with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Did Putin express confidence in Germany's role as an intermediary?
No, Putin expressed doubts about Germany's ability to act as an intermediary.
Who reported on Putin's comments?
The comments were reported by Vladimir Soldatkin, with editing by Guy Faulconbridge.

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