Visit to US has not gone as Zelenskyy hoped, Germany's Merz says
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's latest visit to US President Donald Trump has shown how crucial European assistance remains for Ukraine.
Source: n-tv, a German 24-hour news channel, citing Merz, as reported by European Pravda
Details: Merz said he had a lengthy conversation with the Ukrainian president following his talks with Trump.
Quote: "The visit has not gone as Zelenskyy had hoped. I think I can say that here."
More details: Merz added that this makes Europe's support even more essential, as the war can only end if Ukraine maintains its military strength.
He stated that he would continue working to support Ukraine "financially, politically and, of course, militarily".
Merz stressed that surrender is not an option for Ukraine, warning that if it capitulates, Russia will attack another European country next.
Background:
- On 17 October, Zelenskyy travelled to the White House at Trump's invitation, following two consecutive phone calls between them. The meeting was intended to discuss highly sensitive issues.
- A member of the Ukrainian delegation said that Zelenskyy arrived with a map highlighting weak points in Russia's defence industry and economy.
- Zelenskyy stated that he planned to offer Trump a deal to obtain Tomahawk cruise missiles in exchange for Ukrainian drone technology.
- CNN has reported that Trump made it clear during the meeting that he was not currently considering supplying Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles.
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