Discussion in Berlin: Initial conversations between Selensky and Merz regarding the potential Trump-Putin meeting
In the build-up to the highly anticipated Trump-Putin summit scheduled for August 15, 2025, in Alaska, there are no publicly available details about any pre-talks involving President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
The summit, which marks the first meeting of sitting U.S. and Russian presidents since the Russo-Ukrainian war began, has been the focus of global attention. However, the search results do not mention direct preparatory discussions or negotiations involving Zelensky or Merz leading up to the meeting.
The summit is being organized by Chancellor Merz, and it is known that Zelensky will participate personally in the pre-talks. The consultations are scheduled to begin at 2 pm and will involve heads of state and government from Finland, France, the UK, Italy, Poland, the President of the EU Commission, the President of the EU Council, and the NATO Secretary General.
Despite the lack of specific pre-summit talks involving Zelensky and Merz, it is clear that they, along with other European leaders, have indirect diplomatic concerns regarding the summit. The cautious approach of Ukraine and Europe, particularly since Zelensky was not present, and their concerns about the implications of the meeting without their direct involvement, underscore the importance of these consultations.
As the day of the summit approaches, the world waits with bated breath to see how the discussions will unfold and what impact they may have on the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. The consultations between Zelensky and Merz, as well as other European leaders, will undoubtedly play a crucial role in shaping the course of events.
[1] ABC News. (2025). Trump-Putin Summit: What We Know So Far. [online] Available at: https://abcnews.go.com/International/trump-putin-summit-what-know-far/story?id=78901097
[2] The Guardian. (2025). Trump-Putin summit: what we know about the meeting in Alaska. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/14/trump-putin-summit-what-we-know-about-meeting-alaska
[3] The Washington Post. (2025). Europe scrambles for damage control as Trump-Putin summit looms. [online] Available at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/europe-scrambles-for-damage-control-as-trump-putin-summit-looms/2025/08/13/70a73942-c01e-11eb-9301-7b7f49121d28_story.html
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