Putin-Zelenskyy Summit & Merz Expectations – Live Updates

After the unsuccessful meeting of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the European heads of state and government came together in the United States. In the end, Trump announces a meeting between Putin and the Ukrainian President within two weeks. Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes in a subsequent press conference, which should then be agreed – and what not.

All developments on the talks and war in Ukraine in our live ticker:

01.40 a.m. – Finland’s President: Security guarantees could be clarified in a week

According to the Finnish President Alexander Stubb, the details of the security guarantees for Ukraine could be clarified within a week. After the meeting between European state and government heads and President Donald Trump, he told Finnish reporters in Washington. Stubb was one of several European heads of state and government who had traveled to Washington to meet Trump and Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj and to discuss the prospects for peace between Russia and Ukraine.

01:10 a.m. – Merz draws positive balance sheet

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has drawn a positive record of the Ukraine summit in the White House in Washington. “My expectations were actually not only hit, but exceeded,” said the CDU politician after the talks. He did not want to hide the fact that he was not sure that the meeting would go so. “It could have gone differently.”

It was “fateful days for Ukraine and for Europe,” said Merz. The conversation with US President Donald Trump was very open.

00:40 – Merz: Putin and Selenskyj meet within two weeks

The President of Russia and Ukraine, Vladimir Putin and Wolodymyr Selenskyj, want to meet according to Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz within two weeks. After completing the Ukraine summit in Washington, Merz says. At the same time, Merz emphasizes that there could initially be no regional custody from Ukraine to Russia. Putin’s current demands would be comparable to the fact that the United States would hand over the area of the State of Florida.

Only Ukraine can make such a decision alone. At the same time, however, it is important that there is a ceasefire before negotiations, Merz confirms. The Chancellor also welcomes that the United States is fundamentally willing to allow Ukraine security guarantees.

We have very strongly welcomed President Trump’s announcement to give Ukraine security guarantees. These security guarantees have required a very long and intensive discussion. In the end it says that the United States of America are willing to give security guarantees and to coordinate this together with the Europeans. So there will be corresponding security guarantees for Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement, that is the state of discussion today. ”

00:30 a.m. – Merz: “The next steps will be more complicated”

Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke to X after the talks in Washington. The Chancellor writes: “It is a good meeting with President Trump, President Selenskyj and our European partners in Washington today, but the next steps are becoming more complicated. We have to put pressure on Russia. There must be an armistice before further conversations.”

00:17 – Trump: two meetings of Putin and Selenskyj as well as three rounds in preparation

According to his own statements, US President Donald Trump prepares a meeting between Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin and the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj. The Republican wrote this on his Truth Social platform after a phone call with Putin: “At the end of the meetings, I called President Putin and started preparing for a meeting between President Putin and President Selenskyj in a place to be determined. After this meeting there will be a trilateral meeting in which the two presidents and I will take part.

00:05 a.m.- Talks continue in the Oval Office- only heads of state and government

According to Serhij NykyForov, President Wolodymyr Selenskyj’s spokesman, US President Donald Trump and the European heads of state and government continue their talks in the Oval Office- this time exclusively among the top politicians. This reports “CNN”. Accordingly, heads of state and government are still present, which would rule out the EU Commission chief from Leyen and NATO boss Rutte.

11.30 p.m. – Ukraine wants to buy US weapons for $ 100 billion

According to a media report, Ukraine wants to secure the US weapons worth $ 100 billion in the United States after a peace conclusion with Russia. The purchase of Europe is to be financed, reports the “Financial Times” newspaper, citing a document available to it. According to the proposal, Ukraine and the United States also want to conclude an agreement of over $ 50 billion to produce drones with Ukrainian companies.

23:35 – From the Leyen: “Important moment”

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen comments after the end of the first talks in Washington.

It is an “important moment,” says von der Leyen. They had come together in the US capital as Allies and friends for peace in Ukraine and in Europe. It will continue to work on reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.

10:45 p.m.-EU diplomat: Trump wants to speak to Putin, then again with Europeans

According to an insider, Donald Trump has interrupted the consultations with the Europeans. He now wants to speak to Vladimir Putin and then come back to the European heads of state and government, confirms an EU diplomat in Reuters. The “Bild” newspaper Had reported on it first.

10:38 p.m. – Trump: Decision lies with Selenskyj and Ukraine people

Donald Trump has assured that there will be no solution to the Ukraine War against the will of the country. Trump wants to organize a meeting between Wolodymyr Selenskyj and Vladimir Putin. He had the feeling that the two could come to an agreement. At the same time, Trump said: “Ultimately, it is a decision that only President Selenskyj and the Ukrainian people can make – in cooperation with President Putin.”

10:14 pm – Rutte: Commitment Trump for security guarantees breakthrough

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte sees Donald Trump’s commitments to promise protection for Ukraine as crucial for a possible peace in the Ukraine War. The fact that Trump said that he was ready to participate in security guarantees is a big step, said Rutte. “This is really a breakthrough, and that makes the difference. I also thank you for that.”

9:56 p.m.-Macron is calling for European participation in Ukraine talks

Emmanuel Macron has demanded a participation in European representatives in future discussions between Ukraine, Russia and the USA. I think we will probably need a four -person meeting, “said Macron in the White House.” When we talk about security guarantees, we are talking about the security of the entire European continent, “added Macron.

9:55 p.m.-Selenskyj: US security guarantees very important

After his one -on -one conversation with Donald Trump, Wolodymyr Selenskyj described the security guarantees for his country as primary for peace with Russia. “It is very important that the United States give a strong signal and are ready for these security guarantees,” said Selenskyj. In addition, security in Ukraine also depends on the European allies.

9:42 p.m. – Trump: expect that Russia will expose Ukrainian prisoners

Donald Trump anticipates the release of more than 1000 Ukrainian prisoners by Russia. After the agreement of a three -piece summit, he expects “really positive steps,” says Trump in Washington. “I know there are more than 1000 prisoners and I know that they will release them. Maybe it happens very soon, almost immediately.” The US President strives for a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Ukrainian head of state Wolodymyr Selenskyj.

9:28 p.m. – Trump strives for a solution in “one or two weeks”

US President Donald Trump has committed a quick agreement in the war between Russia and Ukraine. “We have two parties who want a deal,” he said in the White House. “In one or two weeks we will know whether we can solve this or whether the bad killing continues.” A solution is possible, but maybe it will not succeed.

9:24 pm – Macron: Counterchart is a need for trilateral meetings

France’s President Emmanuel Macron also calls for an armistice before a summit: “For a trilateral meeting, a ceasefire is a necessity,” he said in the White House. Security guarantees for Ukraine are also guarantees for the security of Europe, he emphasized. The British Prime Minister Keir Strander spoke of a historical meeting in which real progress in security guarantees could be achieved. “A trilateral meeting is the next logical step.”

9:07 p.m. – Merz insists on ceasefire

Chancellor Friedrich Merz pressed on a ceasefire in order to then accept serious peace negotiations. There must be a ceasefire before further conversations, said Merz at the start of the meeting of the European leaders with Trump and Selenskyj. The United States and Europe should “put pressure on Russia,” emphasized the Chancellor.

Trump represents the view that a ceasefire is to be welcomed, but not a prerequisite for taking peace negotiations. At the reception for Selenskyj, Trump said: “We can work on a deal while fighting.” With that he revealed the Russian position.

8:51 p.m.-US President meets larger round

After his conversation with Selenskyj, Trump sat down with his other guests in front of the camera-including Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte and EU Commission leader Ursula von der Leyen. Trump praised Merz as a “very strong personality”, who “is also severely respected in Germany”. He emphasized that the Chancellor with his sung tan looks good: “I would like that too.”

With a view to Ukraine, Trump emphasized that he “still believes in this peace”. He pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to accept security guarantees for Ukraine. “This is one of the key points that we have to think about here.” He was very optimistic “that we collectively reach an agreement and be able to deter future aggression against Ukraine”.

8:43 p.m. – Trump and Selenskyj speak behind closed doors

US President Donald Trump and the Ukrainian head of state Wolodymyr Selenskyj visiting him have withdrawn to a conversation, excluding the media.

8:30 p.m.-Moscow rejects NATO troops in Ukraine

Russia has again categorically rejected a stationing of troops from NATO countries in Ukraine. Great Britain continues to strive with such scenarios after an escalation in the conflict and bring NATO members to a dangerous border, from which it is not far to a great global conflict, said the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Sacharova, in Moscow.

She reacted to statements by the British Prime Minister Keir Strander, according to which he was ready to send such troops. Ukraine supports this as a security guarantee.

7:54 p.m. – Trump denies the need for a ceasefire

Donald Trump has again denied the need for a ceasefire in Ukraine. “We can work on a deal while fighting,” he said at the meeting with Wolodymyr Selenskyj in the White House. Selenskyj and the other Europeans had made a ceasefire as a prerequisite for peace talks with Russia.

7:53 p.m. – Trump wants to call Putin after talks

After his conversations with Wolodymyr Selenskyj and European allies, Donald Trump wants to call Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was announced by the Republican in the Oval Office.

7:40 p.m. – Selenskyj open for elections after the end of the war

The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj has been open to elections in his country as soon as the Russian attack war has ended. Selenskyj in the White House said during the war. However, it must be possible to hold a democratic, open and legal choice. Elections are currently exposed to war law in Ukraine.

7:32 p.m. – Trump praises Selenskyj’s suit

The right journalist Brian Glenn once again spoke to Selenskyj on his outfit – but this time in a much friendlier tone than in February. “President Selenskyj, they look great in this suit,” said Glenn in the Oval Office. “I’ve already said that,” said Trump and touched Selenskyj on his shoulder.

The Ukrainian, who appeared in a black shirt and a suit jacket, showed on Glenn and replied with a smile: “They wear the same suit. I changed my outfit, not.” Laughing in the room. At Selenskyj’s last visit to the Oval Office, Glenn had accused the statesman lack of respect: “You refuse to wear a suit. (…) Do you even have one?”

7:30 p.m. – Trump and Selenskyj in the Oval Office

In the US President’s office, Donald Trump and Wolodymyr Selenskyj answer the questions of journalists. Trump emphasized several times that he would like peace in Ukraine. “The war has to be ended. I can’t tell you when it will be ended,” said Trump. “We need permanent peace.”

19:14-No military look: Trump receives Selenskyj in the White House

US President Donald Trump received the Ukrainian head of state in front of the White House. Selenskyj was not wearing his usual military look, but a black shirt and a black jacket. There had been speculation about the question of which clothing would choose Selenskyj. During his last visit to the White House, Trump had made a derogatory remark about Selenskyj’s casual outfit. Shortly afterwards, the right journalist Brian Glenn asked the Ukrainian head of state why he was not wearing any suit. “You refuse to wear a suit. (…) Do you have one at all?” Since the beginning of the Ukraine War, Selenskyj has been choosing a military look, mostly in olive green.

Trump touched the Ukrainian on his shoulder. Both smiled and looked together at the cameras. The US President briefly put his hand on Selenskyj’s shoulder. Trump then gave the Ukrainian ahead when entering the White House.

6:47 p.m.-Macron arrived for Ukraine meetings

With the French President Emmanuel Macron, the round of the announced European state and government heads in the White House is complete. “I’m happy to be here again,” said Macron when he arrived in English. The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj is now expected.

6:40 p.m. – Merz arrived in the White House

Chancellor Friedrich Merz also entered the White House. When he arrived, like the other guests, he was greeted by US protocol boss Monica Crowley. The Italian head of government Giorgia Meloni and Finnish President Alexander Stubb had previously arrived.

6:19 p.m. – Rutte and arrived at the White House by the Leyen

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has arrived at the White House. EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and the British Prime Minister Keir Straßer are now on site. It is planned that US President Donald Trump will first come to a bilateral meeting with the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj before speaking in a big group. Chancellor Friedrich Merz as well as the heads of state and government of France, Italy and Finland are also expected.

5:25 p.m.-EU special summit by video on Tuesday

On Tuesday, all 27 heads of state and government are to come together in a video conference on Tuesday for the debriefing of the summit for the Ukraine War in the White House. EU Council President António Costa wrote the members of the European Council for 1 p.m. on the X. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen should also take part in the switching.

5:18 p.m. – Putin uses the listener

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin talks to the head of state of Brazil and the head of the government of India about his latest meeting in Alaska. Putin informed the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the results of the summit, said the Presidential Office in Moscow. Accordingly, both discussed the prospects for a long-term solution to the Ukraine conflict. Putin also talked about the meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

4:52 pm – Trump is shared against critics

US President Donald Trump set off an anger posting on his “Truth Social” platform before the cup of European government began. He had “settled six wars in six months”, the Republican claimed without saying exactly what conflicts he said.

Trump also repeated his claim that Russia’s attack on Ukraine would never have taken place, he would have been president in 2022. He knew “exactly” what he is doing. Those responsible for the US politics of the past few years have been unable to stop war. They are “stupid people without common sense, intelligence or understanding,” continued Trump, partly in Versalia.

4:34 p.m. – Selenskyj will make the first appointment in Washington

The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj made his first appointment in Washington DC when he visited the USA. Selenskyj posted the video of a meeting with Keith Kellogg, a special representative for Ukraine. Kellogg was originally also responsible for Russia, but he was reported to the Kremlin as a liaison man than too Ukraine-friendly. In the meantime, the Middle East sent and former real estate investor Steve Witkoff takes care of the relationships to Moscow.

2:11 p.m. – Western politicians hold meetings with Selenskyj before meeting Trump

Before the Ukraine talks with US President Donald Trump, Western top politicians in Washington will meet with the Ukrainian head of state Wolodymyr Selenskyj. The EU Commission announced that it was a “preparatory meeting”. Selenskyj will then come together with Trump for a bilateral conversation, after which the other Western politicians join the advice with Trump.

1:34 p.m.-Kiev: Russia sends armored vehicle with Russian and US flag

According to Kiev, the Russian Army Kiev has sent a tank vehicle with Russian and US flag into battle in the competitive southern Ukrainian region of Saporischschja. The head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office, Andrij Jermak, posted a not independently verified video sequence of the Russian state broadcaster “RT” at the Messenger service Telegram, which is supposed to show the vehicle.

Sea „Kyiv Independent“If it is a armored M113 Type team transport car – a vehicle of American design that was probably delivered to Ukraine, but was captured by the Russian armed forces.

The friendly summit between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has brought movement to the difficult bilateral relationships of the countries, and Trump has accused Ukraine of fault on the continued fighting – Russian soldiers with the flag may suggest that the United States could now strike more in the war.

1:21 p.m.-Selenskyj: Russia wants to increase printing with attacks before Trump meetings

The Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj accuses Russia of putting pressure on his planned discussions with US President Donald Trump in Washington with the new air raids. “This was a demonstrative and cynical Russian blow,” wrote Selenskyj on the online platform X.

Among other things, an oil system in Azerbaijanese possession was taken. The Russian leadership knew that the meeting in Washington should be discussed about the end of the war. Putin will put on demonstrative killings to maintain the pressure on Ukraine and Europe and humiliate diplomatic efforts. “This is exactly why we are looking for support to put an end to killing,” said Selenskyj.

11:46 a.m. – Authorities: Seven dead in drone attack on Kharkiw

Seven people have been killed in a residential area of the Ukrainian city of Charkiw on Monday, according to local authorities, in the most massive Russian drone attack for two weeks. Among the dead are a toddler and a 16-year-old boy, the authorities said. In addition, 20 other people were injured, including six children. The attack took place a few hours before a planned meeting of the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj and top European politician with US President Donald Trump in Washington, who is to be discussed on a peace plan.

9:50 a.m.-Rubio: Russians had to pay for aircraft sprit in Alaska in cash

Even if US President Donald Trump had a friendly meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday, the sanctions against Russia are still in force. The United States also participates in the punitive measures. And because this is also affected by payment transactions, the Russian delegation had to use unusual measures on its trip to Alaska, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

In an interview with “NBC” said Rubio: “They had to offer to pay the fuel in cash to refuel their planes because they cannot use our banking system.” The Russians would feel “the consequences” of the sanctions every day. Putin came to Alaska with several aircraft from Russia at the end of the week to meet Trump on the grounds of a military base.

07:48 a.m. – Merz on the way to Washington

Here Merz arrives at Munich Airport and goes to the Airbus A319 of the Air Force for the flight to Washington.

05:06 a.m. – Selenskyj before meetings with Trump arrived in Washington

The Ukrainian President Selenskyj arrived in Washington before meeting with Trump. This announced Selenskyj on X. “We all share a strong longing for ending this war quickly and reliably,” emphasized the president. Peace must be “permanent”.

“Not as it was years ago when the Ukraine had to give up the Crimea and part of our east – part of the Donbass – and Putin simply used it as a springboard for a new attack,” wrote Selenskyj.

03:45 a.m.-Trump excludes the return of the Crimea and NATO joining Ukraine

Before his meeting with the Ukrainian head of state Wolodymyr Selenskyj, US President Donald Trump excluded a return of the Crimea peninsula annexed by Russia and NATO joining Ukraine. “Some things never change,” Trump wrote on TRUTH Social on Sunday evening.

Trump also explained that it was due to Selenskyj to end the war. “The Ukrainian President Selenskyj can end the war with Russia almost immediately if he wants, or he can continue,” wrote the US President. He mentions the waiver of Ukraine to the Crimea peninsula and NATO membership as conditions.