17 Aug 2025, 04:04
Merkel to Advise Zelensky Ahead of Meeting with Trump
- Merkel plans to give Zelensky advice before his meeting with Trump.
- Trump wants to hold a trilateral meeting with Zelensky and Putin on August 22.
- Zelensky will meet with Trump in Washington on August 18.
This was reported by RBC Ukraine, Global Times.
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merkel plans to advise President Volodymyr Zelensky before his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, which will take place on August 18 in Washington.
Merkel noted that his previous meeting with Trump in the White House was successful, although one of Trump's meetings with Zelensky ended in scandal. According to the chancellor, Zelensky is turning to him for advice, as he wants to be prepared for the upcoming meeting.
In addition, Merkel emphasized that together with European partners they are preparing key recommendations for Zelensky. European leaders are eager to support him on the way to possible negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Trump's Plan for the Trilateral Meeting
Trump also plans to hold a trilateral meeting with Putin and Zelensky on August 22. However, the Russian side has not yet confirmed its participation in the meeting. Trump's meeting with Zelensky is scheduled for Monday, August 18, to which European leaders have also been invited.
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