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Angela Merkel remains a significant figure in shaping the geo-political landscape of Eastern Europe, especially in relation to Ukraine. Headlines have captured her statements on the necessity of US and NATO's support for Ukraine's independence and her readiness to mediate peace talks. Merkel's approach to the war in Ukraine, including her perspective on negotiations, has influenced discussions at various levels, drawing comments from Ukrainian leaders and opposition figures in Germany.

The former Chancellor's views on the role of Russia in European peace underline the complexities of diplomatic relations in the region. Her potential participation as a mediator alongside figures like Silvio Berlusconi, and the criticism of her mediation abilities by German opposition leaders, highlight the diverse opinions on her influence and effectiveness.

Merkel's involvement in discussions about the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and assurances about Ukraine remaining a transit country for natural gas further illustrate her continued involvement in critical economic and strategic issues affecting Europe. These discussions relate closely to the broader security and diplomatic engagements, such as the Normandy Four talks, which aim to resolve ongoing conflicts in areas like Donbas.

Merkel's engagements, whether criticized or supported, show the delicate balance of diplomacy, strategic interests, and leadership in a region fraught with conflict and geopolitical maneuvering.
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Merkel: Germany set to continue assisting Ukraine in reforms implementation German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes successful implementation of reforms in Ukraine, pledges to provide further support. 2 848 23 Incidents

Hollande, Merkel, Putin discuss Donbas conflict settlement French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel held a telephone conversation with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. 9 265 31 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

меркель олланд порох Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande discuss Minsk deal implementation, hostage situation President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and President of France Francois Hollande. 9 489 123 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko, Merkel discuss recent developments in Donbas, Privatbank nationalization President Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. 5 650 29 Ukrainian Politics

меркель олланд Hollande, Merkel advocate extending anti-Russian sanctions over Ukraine French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed desire to extend sanctions against Russia due to a lack of progress in implementing a ceasefire deal. 23 951 93 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Merkel promises Poroshenko to further completion of visa waiver for Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 7 477 78 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Germany’s Merkel says NATO seeks no confrontation with Russia NATO members advocate nothing more than self-protection. 3 345 17 Incidents

Merkel campaigns to remain chancellor as counterpoint to Trump, - Financial Times Angela Merkel has set out on her bid for a fourth term as chancellor, saying Germany had “never had it so good” and promising to stand for openness and free trade while resisting the kind of populism espoused by U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump. 18 211 135 Incidents

обама Obama, EU leaders agree to keep Russia sanctions until Minsk deal fulfilled The leaders of the United States, Germany, Britain, France, Italy and Spain at a meeting in Berlin agreed on the need to maintain sanctions against Russia. 15 162 72 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

меркель Obama, Merkel discuss keeping Russia sanctions until Minsk fully implemented: "We continued to stand with the people of Ukraine" President of the United States Barak Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the keeping of Russia sanctions in place until the Minsk agreements are fully implemented by the country. 13 407 105 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Germany to back sanctions until Russia gets out of Ukraine, - Yatseniuk after meeting with Merkel On Monday, Nov. 14, leader of People's Front party Arsenii Yatseniuk met in Berlin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 18 919 83 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Ukrainian lawmaker Friz hands over footage on Russian troops’ participation in Donbas conflict to German chancellor Petro Poroshenko Bloc faction MP, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security and Defense Iryna Friz provided German Chancellor Angela Merkel with a footage proving presence of the Russian regular troops in the Donbas as the politicians were holding meeting in Berlin. 21 147 33 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

EU may impose new sanctions against Russia if barbaric acts in Syria continue, - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Russia about the introduction of a new set of European sanctions in case it proceeds with air strikes in Syria. 4 903 71 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

EU summit participants to call Russia to establish sustainable truce in Syria, Germany’s Merkel says The participants of the EU summit are going to call on Russia to extend the cease-fire in Syria to make possible the delivery of humanitarian aid. 2 522 28 Previously in trend: War in Syria

France, Germany could discuss anti-Russian sanctions at EU summit German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that she did not rule out discussion of sanctions against Russia at the upcoming EU summit. 6 079 10 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

берлин переговоры Normandy Four meeting kicks off in Berlin. PHOTOS The meeting of the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia is underway in Berlin. 92 469 231 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko, Merkel meet ahead of Normandy talks Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday evening in Berlin. 8 880 22 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel expects no miracles from Normandy Four meeting in Berlin, - DW German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes the upcoming Normandy Four meeting in Berlin will hardly bring any tangible results. 7 118 60 Ukrainian Politics

четверка нормандская Poroshenko, Hollande, Merkel agreed to discuss Minsk implementation by Russia in Berlin Oct. 19 The president of Ukraine had a phone conversation in trilateral format with President of France Francois Hollande and Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel while on official visit to Norway. 21 217 68 Incidents

олланд Hollande revealed details on creation of Normandy format Le Monde journalists have published the book based on lasting informal talks with French President Francois Hollande. 46 695 72 Ukrainian Politics

меркель Poroshenko, Merkel discuss situation in Donbas President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 6 670 30 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

France establishes contacts with Putin, Merkel, Poroshenko prior to possible summit on Ukraine France invites the so-called Normandy Four (leaders of France, Germany, Ukraine, and Russia gathering to settle the situation in Ukraine) to tackle the issue of holding a new summit in Berlin. 2 121 22 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Hollande says progress on Minsk agreements very slow, willing to meet 'Normandy Format' leaders anytime President of France Francois Hollande says little progress is seen in solving 'the Ukrainian issue.' 4 702 24 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

санкции Germany considers expansion of EU sanctions against Russia over its behavior in Syria, - The Wall Street Journal Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government is considering a push for European sanctions against Russia in response to its behavior in Syria. 22 914 29 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

Poroshenko addresses Merkel with request to let Ilmi Umerov undergo rehabilitation in Germany President Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. 7 563 73 Ukrainian Politics

Germany accuses Russia of false statements over Merkel's pressure on Bulgaria regarding UN chief candidate Berlin accused Moscow of falsely claiming that Chancellor Merkel had tried to pressure Bulgaria to pick a new candidate for the top UN post. Bulgaria said it may change its candidate for the post of UN secretary general. 33 264 79 World

Merkel, Hollande have list of 45 Ukrainian hostages held in Donbas, - Iryna Herashchenko Presidential Administration Deputy Head Kostiantyn Yelisieiev has provided the list of 45 Ukrainian hostages to German chancellor and French president's respective offices. 2 714 15 Ukrainian Politics

"It is important to free all Ukrainian hostages," - Poroshenko, Merkel hold phone talks President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 2 733 17 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande to hold phone talks by weekend, - Yelisieiev President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande will have a telephone conversation before the end of the week. 3 153 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No strategic decisions on Ukraine made at G20 summit, Germany's Merkel says Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel said she does not know when the next meeting in Normandy format will be held adding that no decisions have been made in China in the absence of Ukraine. 23 773 16 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel, Hollande welcome agreement on cease- fire in Donbas German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande welcomed the agreement on cease- fire in the Donbas. 5 542 29 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

меркель Situation in Donbas significantly deteriorated in summer, made it hard to dwell on lifting sanctions against Russia, Germany’s Merkel says German chancellor and Czech prime minister stressed that the sanctions were linked with the implementation of the Minsk agreements. 26 994 142 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Progress in Donbas conflict settlement needed urgently, Chancellor Merkel says The Minsk agreements contribute to preventing more bloodshed in the Donbas. 12 795 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

меркель Minsk agreements not met, no reasons to lift sanctions against Russia, - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel sees no reason to end the EU sanctions against Russia since Moscow has failed on its obligations under the Minsk process. 39 663 120 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande discuss recent Russian provocation in Crimea President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a telephone conversation with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 15 553 86 Previously in trend: Putin's provocation in Crimea

порошенко Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande to discuss situation in Crimea and Putin's statements, - Klympush-Tsyntsadze Tomorrow, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko is going to have a phone talk with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande. 24 577 91 Previously in trend: Putin's provocation in Crimea

Merkel may visit Kyiv in September The German chancellor intends to honor the memory of victims of the Babyn Yar tragedy. 5 446 27 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel, Hollande, Putin discussed situation in Donbas Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and French President Francois Hollande discussed the escalation of the conflict in the Donbas. 22 804 97 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

нато меркель обама порошенко Poroshenko meets with Obama, Merkel on NATO Summit sidelines. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met with U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Warsaw. 35 545 121 Ukrainian Politics

Putin, Merkel, Hollande discussed removal of heavy weapons and troops from contact line in Donbas, - Kremlin press service Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and leader of France François Hollande. 18 481 86 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

меркель Nothing stops extention of sanctions against Russia, - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel confirmed Tuesday night that the European Union would extend economic sanctions against Russia. 112 231 299 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

меркель Elections cannot take place now due to objective reasons: it is dangerous in Donbas, - Merkel It is impossible to hold the elections in the occupied Donbas at the moment due to objective reasons. 55 310 194 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Ukraine and Germany to hold joint economic conference in October Ukraine and Germany intend to hold a joint economic conference in October, 2016. 3 007 27 Ukrainian Politics

меркель гройсман Hroisman and Merkel met in Berlin. PHOTOS Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman arrived for a working visit to Germany Monday, June 27. 20 363 113 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko and Merkel discussed sanctions against Russia, preparations to NATO Summit President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. 5 402 40 Previously in trend: Ukraine - NATO

Poroshenko, Merkel and Hollande discussed anti-Russain sanctions, escalation in Donbas, and visa liberalization President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and President of France Francois Hollande. 12 097 123 Incidents

меркель Too early to step back, Merkel says of lifting sanctions against Russia German Chancellor Angela Merkel supposes that it's too early to think of lifting EU sanctions against Russia. 14 344 57 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Poroshenko thanked international community for support in Savchenko’s liberation President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko expressed gratitude to Angela Merkel, Barack Obama, Francois Hollande, all the leaders of the EU countries, Australia, and Japan for their support in the matter of Nadiia Savchenko’s release. 4 744 57 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia