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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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German Envoy Warns Russia about New Possible Sanctions A new round of sanctions is possible unless Moscow actively promotes the fulfillment of the Ukrainian peace accords, said Gernot Erler, the special coordinator of the German government for cooperation with Russia, Central Asia and Eastern Partnership countries. 60 594 203 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

путин,меркель Strong peace in Europe is possible only with participation of Russia, - Merkel Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes that Russia cannot be ignored, and its threats should be considered a bluff. 22 236 201 Previously in trend: War

EU ready for new sanctions against Russia if Minsk agreements do not work - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned Russia on Wednesday that any serious violation of the current cease-fire in the east of Ukraine - which she described as "fragile" - would prompt Europe to impose further sanctions on Moscow for supporting the separatists. 15 450 200 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

нато меркель Merkel Ally: EU Poised to Ratchet Up Russia Sanctions The European Union will intensify sanctions on Russia today after President Vladimir Putin failed to respond to EU demands and Ukraine ended a cease-fire with separatists, an ally of Chancellor Angela Merkel said. 35 073 196 Ukrainian Politics

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

Zelenskyi, Macron holding meeting Zelenskyi, Macron holding meeting President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi is holding a face-to-face meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. 12 599 192 Previously in trend: Normandy summit

меркель Russia's return to G8 is not possible until it recognizes international law, - Merkel Return to Group of Eight format is not possible as long Russia's activities fail to comply with international law. 18 750 189 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine Ukraine's Poroshenko says he met with Merkel, Macron to lean on Russia about Donbas, Crimea President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko once again stressed that assistance and support of the world were vital for Ukraine to achieve peace. 35 466 186 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists still violate Minsk Agreements. Cease-fire is not kept – Merkel The terrorists continue to grossly violate the Minsk agreement. 30 516 188 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

макрон Germany and France demanded immediate cease-fire in Donbas, - joint statement by Merkel and Macron Berlin and Paris have demanded that all parties to the conflict in the east of Ukraine immediately cease fire in the Donbas. 51 298 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia has not made further progress adopting G7 values Expectations are high ahead of the G7 summit in Germany. 17 218 187 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel: Annexation of Crimea threatened European peace order Crimean peninsula was annexed by Russia with violations of the international law, which threatened European peace order, and this problem should be solved by political means. 16 275 184 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

переговоры Meeting with Putin Ended: Poroshenko Left to Speak with Merkel and Hollande. PHOTOS President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko concluded the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin held in Norman format. 66 143 182 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Obama and Merkel Press Russia to De-Escalate Ukraine Situation and Agree to a New Ceasefire. German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Barack Obama spoke on the phone late on Thursday on how to move peace negotiations in Ukraine forward. 22 050 181 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko arranged meeting of contact group in Minsk for Dec. 24 and 26 in Normandy format President Petro Poroshenko has held a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, President of France Francois Hollande, and President of Russia Vladimir Putin. 43 622 181 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel Alarmed by Information About Russian Troops Movement to Ukrainian Territory German Chancellor Angela Merkel is concerned about the information about the progress of Russian troops to the border with Ukraine. 37 979 178 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Dual approach needed in relations with Russia, - Merkel The German chancellor considers the reinforcement of NATO's eastern borders to be correct but at the same time advocates preserving contacts with Russia. 38 660 176 World

Poroshenko Told Merkel How Russia Violates both Minsk and Gas Agreements President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held phone consultations with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. 28 495 176 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

меркель порошенко "We must return Minsk process in constructive direction," - Porosenko to Merkel President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko paid a one-day visit to Germany, where he held talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 33 211 174 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko and Merkel discussed peacekeeping effort in Donbas President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has held a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. 20 011 174 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel Sparred with Putin over Ukraine - WSJ German Chancellor Angela Merkel sparred with Russian President over Ukraine in front of other world leaders Friday. 110 197 169 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupation of Crimea

Merkel and Hollande Demand Putin to Put Pressure on Separatists in Ukraine French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to influence the separatists to hold efficient negotiations. 24 087 168 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Control mechanism for implementation of new Minsk agreements to be created. FULL TEXT A control mechanism will be created in the "Normandy format" - ad hoc working groups will monitor the implementation of the Minsk Agreements. 48 325 167 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

меркель,зеленський Merkel is ready to become peaceful mediator between Ukraine and Russia Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she can act as a mediator in Russia's peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine. 13 888 167 Previously in trend: War

Strengthening of Economic Sanctions Against Russian Federation Is not Planned, "Black List" Expansion Is Possible - Merkel The EU is not currently considering strengthening of the economic sanctions against Russia. 17 215 166 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

россия украина сша Russia Faces the Risk of new Sanctions from the West - Obama, Hollande and Merkel Сoncluded U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday spoke with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the subject of Russian crisis. 32 262 162 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

меркель "Minsk agreement is only thing we have to move forward possibility of solving problem," - Merkel on Donbas war Speaking at Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Western states must protect the principle of territorial integrity and NATO needs to strengthen its eastern flank following Russia's interference in Ukraine. 12 206 162 Ukrainian Politics

меркель Merkel to Putin: "Ukraine should be given access to its own state border" German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to do everything in his power to achieve full cease-fire between Russia-backed rebels and the Ukrainian government forces. 63 539 161 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

путін Perhaps war should have started earlier - Putin Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is disappointed by the statement of former German chancellor Angela Merkel that the signed Minsk agreements gave Ukraine time to prepare for war with Russia. 36 685 159 Previously in trend: War

санкции Merkel Supports Introduction of New Sanctions Against Russia German Chancellor Angela Merkel advocates the imposition of a new package of sanctions against Russia. 37 951 159 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Meeting of Poroshenko, Merkel and Hollande commenced Trilateral meeting tete-a-tete of President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande began in the Presidential Administration. 34 485 159 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel intends to address Azov Sea issue with Putin at upcoming G20 summit, says no military solution to Ukraine conflict Merkel intends to address Azov Sea issue with Putin at upcoming G20 summit, says no military solution to Ukraine conflict German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes there is no military solution to Ukraine-Russia dispute. 15 224 157 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia Azov Sea blockade

порошенко President Poroshenko welcomed statement by French and German leaders to cease fire in Donbas Petro Poroshenko has reacted to the statement on the Donbas cease-fire issued by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday. 19 552 157 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel 'outraged' over Syrian offensive and Russian airstrikes German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed outrage over Russian-backed attacks in Syria as a government offensive drives thousands of civilians to the Turkish border, exacerbating the already critical refugee crisis Merkel is struggling to resolve. 69 098 157 Previously in trend: War in Syria

Merkel refused Obama in expanding Normandy format by United States, - media President Barack Obama has offered to add the U.S. to the countries of the Normandy format to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, but was refused. 52 281 156 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

меркель Merkel wants Normandy contact group to discuss situation in Ukraine German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she wanted to bring together Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Russia's Vladimir Putin and France's Emmanuel Macron to discuss the continuing violence in eastern Ukraine. 26 694 156 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine Ukraine's President met with Angela Merkel. PHOTO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi met with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel at the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly. 5 658 155 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel doesn't rule out new sanctions against Russia - German newspaper German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes it is possible that new restrictive measures are implemented against Russia. 19 489 154 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

меркель Merkel Europe will not lift sanctions on Russia until conditions of Minsk agreement have been met - Merkel The EU will not lift sanctions on Russia imposed over the Ukraine crisis until the conditions of the Minsk ceasefire deal have been met, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said. 17 736 153 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

меркель переговоры Poroshenko to meet Merkel in Berlin today Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko will visit Berlin, Germany, to meet with authorities on May 13-14. 11 923 149 Ukrainian Politics

меркель German chancellor, Ukrainian, French, Russian presidents to hold summit to reboot peace efforts German Chancellor Angela Merkel invites presidents of France Emmanuel Macron, Russia Vladimir Putin, and Ukraine Petro Poroshenko to hold a summit to reboot attempts to bring peace to eastern Ukraine. 45 504 148 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Russia must influence separatists to end Ukraine crisis – Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the situation in the Donbas with the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and the President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. 17 824 147 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

четверка нормандская Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande, and Putin to meet in Paris in early October Heads of the 'Normandy Four' states agreed in a phone conversation to meet in early October. 13 204 147 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel: Crisis in Ukraine Need to Be Solved Quickly for Europe to Spend Winter With Gas The crisis in Ukraine should be resolved through diplomatic means only. 12 654 146 Previously in trend: Gas War Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel urges Ukrainian Parliament to adopt remaining visa-free laws President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held negotiations with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel in Berlin. 15 433 145 Ukrainian Politics

In case of no de-escalation of violence in Donbas, Russia will be faced with complete international isolation – Merkel’s adviser Commissioner of the German government for cooperation with the Russian Federation Gernot Erler warned the Russian Federation against establishing a "buffer state" in the Eastern Ukraine, and threatened the Kremlin with isolation. 26 323 144 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

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

меркель Merkel Wants to Help Ukraine with Equipment German Chancellor Angela Merkel favors the idea of giving Ukraine equipment that would help effectively control the border. 80 360 139 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine