At the G20 summit in Johannesburg on Saturday, November 22, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stressed that any lasting resolution to the Ukraine crisis must come with Ukraine’s full agreement and support from its European partners—no backroom deals by major powers alone 🌍🤝.
He argued that wars cannot be decided over the heads of the countries directly involved and emphasized that peace will only hold if Ukraine gives its 'unconditional consent.'
Further consultations are set to take place today, Sunday, November 23, in Geneva. Foreign policy advisors from Germany, France, Britain, and the EU will meet with representatives from the U.S. and Ukraine to map out reliable security guarantees for Kyiv.
Merz acknowledged there’s a real chance right now to halt the fighting, but warned that negotiators are still far from a common, satisfactory outcome.
For young news enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and global citizens keeping an eye on international diplomacy, this moment highlights a simple truth: lasting peace needs everyone’s voice at the table. Stay tuned as talks kick off in Geneva!
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Ending Ukraine crisis requires consent of Ukraine, Europe: Merz
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