Virtual Ukraine summit served as a platform to extend the conflict, according to Sahra Wagenknecht
In a significant development, German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday, with discussions centred around ending the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Meanwhile, Sahra Wagenknecht, chair of the Left party, continues to criticize Merz for prolonging the war in Ukraine.
Wagenknecht, a vocal opponent of military involvement in Ukraine, advocates against further escalation and sending troops there. She emphasizes the need for a negotiated peace and criticizes continued large-scale financial and military support for Ukraine without demanding clarity or compensation from Ukraine's leadership.
The meeting between Merz and Putin comes as Russia currently occupies about one-fifth of Ukraine's territory, having invaded the neighbouring country nearly four and a half years ago. Merz has called for a ceasefire to be at the beginning of the negotiations and for Ukraine's involvement in any follow-up meetings.
Trump, meanwhile, expressed hope that after his summit with Putin, he could quickly organize a trilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The proposed meeting between Trump, Putin, and Zelenskyy was discussed by Merz, Zelenskyy, and the heads of state of other European countries during a video conference.
Wagenknecht, however, has accused Merz of being uncompromising, stating that this has less and less support among the Ukrainian population, which overwhelmingly desires peace. She opposes sanctions against Russia and has distanced herself from President Zelenskyy's uncompromising stance, advocating instead for dialogue and negotiation.
Wagenknecht has long advocated against arms deliveries to Ukraine and calls for diplomatic efforts to end the war. She supports diplomatic efforts and negotiated settlements, skeptical of uncompromising Ukrainian demands and Western escalation. Despite her stance, no explicit remarks from Wagenknecht have been found concerning the specific Trump-Putin negotiation details.
In a separate development, the AfD (Alternative for Germany) party is establishing a new youth organization. A meeting for this new youth organization is planned in Gießen. The exact goals and objectives of the new organization are yet to be announced.
As the situation in Ukraine continues to unfold, the discussions between Merz and Putin, along with the establishment of the new youth organization by the AfD party, are likely to shape the political landscape in Germany and Europe.
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