\u201cI think it was important. I clearly explained to him once again: the front line currently held by Ukraine must remain and must not be pushed further west to Russia\u2019s advantage and to Ukraine\u2019s detriment,\u201d Merz stressed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
He noted that strong defensive positions have been established along the current line.<\/p>\n
The German chancellor warned that if the front line were to collapse, \u201cthe highway to Kyiv would be open,\u201d calling such a scenario unacceptable not only for Ukraine but also for Europeans.<\/p>\n
Merz also emphasized the importance of preserving Ukraine\u2019s access to the Black Sea, highlighting the strategic significance of Odesa as the country\u2019s gateway to the sea.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the part that will continue to provide Ukraine with access to the Black Sea in the future. And this must remain,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Overall, Merz described the atmosphere of the meeting with Trump as positive.<\/p>\n
During his visit to the United States, the two leaders also discussed the military operation against Iran, and the German chancellor called on Trump to increase pressure on Russia to bring the war to an end.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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