Europe to decide whether to join Zelenskyy on trip to meet Trump, German minister says
Asked whether German Chancellor Friedrich Merz could accompany Zelenskyy to Washington, Wadephul said plenty of Europeans would be willing to travel with the Ukrainian president if that decision were taken.
'That'll be agreed this weekend, and Friedrich Merz's willingness to assume responsibility is evident; he has demonstrated this very clearly in the last few days. This will be discussed together,' Wadephul told German broadcaster ARD.
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