German Chancellor Urges U.S. to Avoid Surprise Actions Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sent a clear message to the United States, urging it to avoid any unexpected moves prior to the forthcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Merz stated that his message to Washington is simply, “Please do not take any surprise actions.” He anticipates that serious peace negotiations concerning Ukraine, with European involvement, will commence within the coming weeks.

The German Chancellor also commented on Russia’s expressed willingness to discuss the security architecture of Europe, suggesting that such discussions are currently unnecessary.

Earlier, former U.S. Special Envoy Jared Kushner announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to expand the next round of negotiations to include European nations. He predicted that the negotiation tracks and timeline for ending the conflict between the two countries would be disclosed in the near future.

Kushner further indicated that Washington has initiated discussions with European governments regarding the formation of a new security framework on the European continent.