MERZ VS TRUMP: Germany Backs Zelensky, Says "We Need More Pressure on Putin" | Times Now World

Germany reaffirmed its support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after US President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to elect a new leader, highlighting differences between Washington and Berlin over the country's political future and the approach to ending Russia's war. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government continued to support Zelensky and called for greater pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring Moscow to negotiations. Germany has also confirmed it will maintain sanctions against Russia despite Trump's temporary easing of US sanctions on Russian fuel. Britain has separately reiterated its support for Ukraine and its commitment to strengthening sanctions against Moscow, according to a Downing Street spokesperson. #germany, #ukraine, #zelensky, #donaldtrump, #friedrichmerz, #johannwadephul, #putin, #russia, #russiaukrainewar, #ukrainewar, #worldnews, #breakingnews, #geopolitics, #russiasanctions, #ukrainecrisis, #trumpnews, #germanyukraine, #europeanpolitics, #moscow, #kyiv In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: Stay connected with Times Now World for real-time global news and analysis: Read full coverage: https://www.timesnownews.com/world Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timesnow.world Follow us on X: https://x.com/TimesNow_World #timesnowworld #worldnews #breakingnews