Merz assures Zelensky Germany can be relied upon for support
BERLIN : Germany's new chancellor Friedrich Merz assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that his government could be relied upon for continued support against Russia's invasion, in a telephone call yesterday, a government spokesman said.
Merz, who took office earlier this week after his conservatives won a February federal election, told Zelensky Germany supports the mediation efforts of US President Donald Trump, in close coordination with other European partners.
'This includes helping Ukraine defend itself effectively against Russian aggression and exerting pressure on Russia,' the spokesperson said.
Zelensky, in his nightly video address, said he and Merz agreed to work together on matters of joint interest.
'There are already concrete things that we can do together,' Zelensky said.
'Decisions will be taken.'
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