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2026-11-03 · DW

Ukraine war: Merz doubts Russia is serious about a truce

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday he had seen no sign that Russia was serious about negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine, speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin. Germany expects European representatives to be in Abu Dhabi for next week's US-led talks with Ukraine and Russia , though they are unlikely to have a seat at the table. "It is important that Russia finally and seriously engages in negotiations about a ceasefire and a subsequent peace agreement," Merz said when asked about the Abu Dhabi talks. "I do not see that happening so far.

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