Global Leaders Convene: Virtual Talks Ahead of Trump's Summit with Putin

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited key global leaders to a virtual meeting, focusing on the Ukraine situation ahead of the Trump-Putin summit. The discussions aim to consider measures to pressure Russia and prepare for possible peace negotiations and territorial security issues.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Brussels | Updated: 11-08-2025 20:03 IST | Created: 11-08-2025 20:03 IST
Global Leaders Convene: Virtual Talks Ahead of Trump's Summit with Putin
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In a strategic move, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called upon global dignitaries, including US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to join a virtual gathering. The meeting aims to address escalating tensions in Ukraine before the upcoming Trump-Putin summit.

The German chancellery's statement emphasized the meeting's focus on developing strategies to exert pressure on Russia and exploring preparatory measures for potential peace talks regarding territorial and security concerns.

Despite the urgency, European and Ukrainian representatives have not been extended invitations to Friday's summit in Alaska, raising questions about their exclusion from significant diplomatic discussions.

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