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Germany's Merz says it seems clear there will be no meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy

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Posted on August 28, 2025

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Germany's Merz says it seems clear there will be no meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) -German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that it seems clear there will be no meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy

Merz Indicates No Upcoming Meeting Between Putin and Zelenskiy

Political Discussions Between Germany and France

Merz and Macron's Working Dinner

Macron welcomed Merz for a working dinner at Bregancon Fort in southern France, where the leaders gave a statement to the press before their meeting.

Topics of Discussion

Merz said he and Macron will hold bilateral discussions on several topics, including economic collaboration between the two countries, the situation between Ukraine and Russia, and the de-bureaucratisation of Europe.

(Reporting by Emma-Victoria Farr, editing by)

Key Takeaways

Merz states no meeting between Putin and Zelenskiy.
Merz and Macron discuss economic collaboration.
Focus on de-bureaucratisation of Europe.
Meeting held at Bregancon Fort, France.
Political discussions between Germany and France.

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Merz Indicates No Upcoming Meeting Between Putin and Zelenskiy

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Merz and Macron's Working Dinner

Topics of Discussion

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