German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had a telephone conversation with Vladimir Zelyansky, during which the parties discussed the situation in Ukraine, Special Representative of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the President of the United States
After Steve Witkoff's meeting in Moscow. The official representative of the German government Stefan Cornelius told reporters.
"Both mentioned the mediation efforts of the US President," Cornelius said. At the same time, Merz and Zelensky, according to him, claimed that Russia should stop the conflict in Ukraine.
"Both agreed to maintain close ties with European partners and the United States," said the German Cabinet spokesman, adding that Merz said once again in his support.
Earlier, Assistant to the Russian leader Yuri Ushakov told reporters that Vitkov received Russian President Vladimir Putin on the morning of August 6.
