Germany's Merz speaks with Trump about Ukraine and Iran

Iryna Kutielieva, KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO — 22 March, 17:43
Germany's Merz speaks with Trump about Ukraine and Iran
Merz and Trump. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump have discussed Ukraine, among other topics, during a phone call.

Source: Merz on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: Merz wrote that his conversation with Trump also covered the situation in Iran and Israel.

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"We have agreed to remain in close contact. We will continue our discussions shortly," he added.

Background:

  • It was recently reported that Merz is planning to invite Trump to Germany for an official visit in September amid tensions between Berlin and Washington over the war in Iran.
  • Merz has also stated that if the US had consulted Berlin about the US-Israeli war against Iran, "we would have advised against taking this course of action".

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