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A wide range of public statements from Mr. Merz and others suggest the leaders will implore Mr. Trump not to cut a peace deal with Mr. Putin — behind the backs of Mr. Zelensky or his European allies.
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Leaders will implore Trump not to cut a peace deal with Putin behind Zelensky and European allies.
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Claim Maker
Jim Tankersley
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "event": "Ukraine-themed video call",
    "topic": "Russia-Ukraine War",
    "persons": [
        "Friedrich Merz",
        "Donald Trump",
        "Vladimir Putin",
        "Volodymyr Zelensky"
    ]
}
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Politics Russia United States Ukraine Diplomacy Germany
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Created
September 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM (5 days ago)
Last Updated
September 12, 2025 at 1:39 AM (5 days ago)

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Before Trump Talks to Putin, Germany and Others Want to Bend His Ear
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/world/europe/trump-europe-ukraine-talks-putin.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250813&instance_id=160444&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203800&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

European leaders, led by German Chancellor Merz, are attempting to dissuade Trump from making a unilateral deal with Putin on the Ukraine war before their Friday meeting. They stress the need for a ceasefire and European involvement in any peace negotiations.

Russia-Ukraine War
US Politics
International Relations
Diplomacy
Donald Trump
Vladimir Putin
Germany
Europe

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