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Germany Cautious on Talks, Says Russia Must End War

Published December 29, 2025, 15:13
Germany Cautious on Talks, Says Russia Must End War

The German government expressed caution regarding the outcome of the talks at Mar-a-Lago, highlighting the discrepancy between Vladimir Putin's statements and the Russian attacks on Ukraine during Christmas. Deputy government spokesman Sebastian Hille emphasized that Moscow bears the responsibility for ending the war and that substantial security guarantees from the US and Europe are needed for Ukraine before the potential deployment of a multinational force. The Greens called for increased international pressure on Putin, characterizing him as the aggressor and responsible for the human tragedies in Ukraine, while emphasizing Ukraine's willingness to negotiate.