Merz: Ceasefire to make real negotiations possible

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German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed hope that Moscow would agree to a 30-day ceasefire, which would "make real negotiations possible."

“We expect Moscow to now agree to a ceasefire. This is essential before beginning a genuine dialogue. Talks cannot begin until the weapons fall silent,” he wrote on X on Sunday.

“Yesterday in Kyiv, we and our partners called for a 30-day ceasefire to create space for negotiations. Ukraine agreed with no ifs or buts,” he noted.

At the same time, Merz stressed that Russia's signals of readiness for negotiations are a good sign. “But it's by no means enough,” he added.