S President Donald Trump, during which leaders updated him on ongoing efforts
Kornelius stated that participants expressed hope for continued substantial US involvement in supporting Ukraine, formulating security guarantees and facilitating a productive diplomatic process
Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocated for continued work towards a summit, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to negotiate a ceasefire agreement He indicated that if Russia continues to stall for time, European nations will consider increasing sanctions to enhance the prospects for a diplomatic resolution
European leaders have signaled their willingness to provide significant security guarantees for Ukraine following a negotiated settlement Germany specifically intends to play a key role, focusing on the financing, arming and training of Ukrainian armed forces The nation has become Kyiv’s most important partner in this regard and is prepared to further expand its support
Regarding potential German military involvement, the Chancellor stated a decision will be made at an appropriate time, contingent upon clarified parameters These include the nature and extent of US engagement, as well as the outcome of ongoing negotiations Any such commitment would be subject to a parliamentary mandate from the Bundestag
