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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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обсе полиция Normandy Four agrees deployment of OSCE police mission in eastern Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko had a telephone conversation in the Normandy format upon the completion of his working visit to Istanbul. 45 197 137 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Ukrainian hostages in Russia Reprisals in Russian-occupied Crimea

меркель переговоры Poroshenko, Merkel and Hollande to discuss situation in Donbas A meeting of President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande on the situation in the Donbas will take place in Berlin today, Aug. 24. 14 520 137 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel Is Going to Latvia to Discuss Ukrainian Conflict German Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel is going to visit Riga on August 18 to discuss situation in eastern Ukraine with the leaders of Latvia. 21 896 135 World

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. 18 202 135 Incidents

Poroshenko and Merkel Held Phone Conversation Regarding Gas Talks Petro Poroshenko and Angela Merkel discussed the results of tripartite gas consultation between Ukraine, Russia, and the EU. 24 201 135 Previously in trend: Gas War

меркель Merkel on Russia's attack on Ukraine: "I do not blame myself" Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said in her first interview since she resigned that she "does not blame herself" for Russia starting a war against Ukraine. 25 262 133 Previously in trend: War

меркель merkel EU sanctions against Russia to continue until it fully implements Minsk deal, German Chancellor says Sanctions against Russia must stay in place until Russia fully implements Minsk agreement. 27 034 129 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Poroshenko asked Germany to accelerate deploying of OSCE armed police mission in Donbas President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with President of France Francois Hollande and Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. 8 822 128 Ukrainian Politics

трамп Trump's Administration to renew talks on Ukraine peace solution, - The Washington Post Tillerson’s idea is to restart a version of the peace negotiations that the Obama administration was engaged in last year, hoping that new circumstances and personalities might produce better results, according to U.S. officials and outside experts. 61 062 127 Ukrainian Politics

Normandy Four urges respect of Ukraine truce The leaders of France, Germany, Russia, and Ukraine called Friday for a "strict respect of engagements" pledged in a peace deal to end the Ukraine crisis, the French presidency said of the first four-way talks in more than two months. 26 625 127 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel Announced Necessity to Create Humanitarian Corridor for Aid Delivery to Donbas Residents German Chancellor Angela Merkel considers the establishment of humanitarian corridor for delivery of aid to the residents of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine a key priority. 13 455 127 World

Poroshenko and Merkel initiate Normandy four foreign ministers meeting President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. 19 584 126 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 12 093 123 Incidents

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. 9 483 123 Ukrainian Politics

россия газ меркель германия Merkel to Putin: Complete Withdrawal of Russian Troops Is Crucial for Solution to the Conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the importance of maintaining the ceasefire in Ukraine in a phone conversation on Monday. 36 179 122 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel does not rule out possibility of making adjustments to Minsk agreements Merkel does not rule out possibility of making adjustments to Minsk agreements Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel does not rule out the possibility of making adjustments to the Minsk agreements. 4 301 121 Previously in trend: Normandy summit

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. 35 539 121 Ukrainian Politics

россия украина меркель германия Merkel: European Union Does Not See Any Reasons to End Sanctions Against Russia German Chancellor Angela Merkel sees no need to call off the sanctions that the EU imposed on Russia. 15 198 121 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

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. 39 655 120 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Germany Germany's Merkel calls Trump's rejection of G7 communique "sobering and depressing," - DW German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday chided U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to retract his endorsement of the G7 communique via Twitter, insisting that Germany is determined to stick to it. 22 651 116 Economics

меркель Recognizing Crimea annexation is like accepting Germany division after WWII, - Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel does not share the position voiced by leader of Free Democratic Party of Germany Christian Lindner regarding Russia-occupied Crimea. 35 843 115 Ukrainian Politics

путін,берлусконі Merkel and I could become mediators and try to convince Putin, - Berlusconi Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said that, together with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, he could become a mediator in the negotiations between Ukraine and the Russian Federation. 15 455 114 World

Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande coordinated positions prior to meeting in Paris President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko had a phone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and President of France Francois Hollande. 9 691 114 World

меркель гройсман Hroisman and Merkel met in Berlin. PHOTOS Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Hroisman arrived for a working visit to Germany Monday, June 27. 20 359 113 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Russia not interested in peace, giving empty promises, - Poroshenko on talks with Putin, Merkel, and Hollande. VIDEO Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko says the talks in the Normandy Four format were 'no compromises, just the rule of force.' 55 471 112 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel and Obama Should Act or They Will Let Putin Off the Hook - The Washington Post Merkel and Obama should insist on their terms to resolve the conflict in eastern Ukraine and voice them, otherwise Putin will be encouraged to renew the aggression that already has proved fruitful for him. 60 445 112 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel believes the Donbas cease-fire to be a very difficult path German Chancellor Angela Merkel announced that the situation in the east of Ukraine remains very difficult, and as of today, there are no guarantees that the new 'truce' secured by the Minsk agreements will be complied with. 35 132 112 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel: Germany May Revise Long-Term Partnership with Russia in Energy Sector due to Violation of Basic Principles German Chancellor Angela Merkel admits revision of the long-term energy partnership with Russia. 25 267 110 Previously in trend: Gas War Russian aggression against Ukraine

Kremlin says "Normandy Four" may once again hold negotiatios on Donbas: "Situation is developing quite well" Merkel, Hollande, Poroshenko, and Putin may once again return to the discussion of the situation in the Donbas today. 53 642 109 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko meets Merkel in Germany: We developed truly strategic partnership between Kyiv and Berlin. PHOTO Poroshenko meets Merkel in Germany: We developed truly strategic partnership between Kyiv and Berlin. PHOTO President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko met in Berlin with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to discuss a number of pressing issues, including the Ukrainian elections and the war in the Donbas. 8 066 109 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko discussed progress of Minsk II implementation with Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande The President of Ukraine had a phone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande. 9 449 108 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel seeing no reasons to lift anti-Russian sanctions Merkel seeing no reasons to lift anti-Russian sanctions Despite some steps towards the settlement of Donbas conflict, German Chancellor Angela Merkel does not consider them sufficient for lifting anti-Russian sanctions. 4 834 108 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

четверка normandy four Normandy Four leaders agreed on necessity of absolute cease-fire in Donbas President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a phone conversation with the leaders of Germany, France and Russian Federation and informed on the escalation of the situation in Donbas over the past weeks. 31 909 108 Ukrainian Politics

путин,меркель Putin wants to destroy European Union, - Merkel The goal of Russian President Vladimir Putin is to destroy the European Union. 21 174 106 World

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. 13 404 105 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Sanctions against Russia

Poroshenko and Merkel Discussed Gas Issue and Situation in Donbas President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 9 658 105 Ukrainian Politics

каудер Russia seeks to destabilize Europe, should be confronted from position of strength, - Merkel ally Germany should increase its defense spending to meet NATO's 2 percent of GDP target, including in order to be able together with its allies to confront Russia from a position of strength. 35 884 103 World

меркель Situation with Minsk agreements fulfillment is difficult and worsening, Merkel says German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the situation with the Minsk agreements fulfillment is difficult and noted that there were more violations on the separatists' side. 28 979 101 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi meets with Merkel Zelenskyi meets with Merkel President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi is holding a face-to-face meeting with Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel at the Élysée Palace in Paris, the Presidential Office has reported. 5 862 102 Previously in trend: Normandy summit

меркель Merkel Urged NATO to Increase the Combat Readiness Due to Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine According to Merkel, it is vital to create conditions for NATO to respond quickly to today's threats. 20 060 101 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Putin allows German and French experts to monitor Kerch Strait, - Lavrov Putin allows German and French experts to monitor Kerch Strait, - Lavrov Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a proposal by German Chancellor Angela Merkel for German and French experts to monitor the Kerch Strait near occupied Crimea. 23 430 100 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Azov Sea blockade

Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande and EU leaders to meet in Belgium March 17 President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande will hold a trilateral meeting in Brussels (Belgium) March 17. 8 119 99 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

Merkel Tells Putin Moscow Has Duty to Temper Russia-backed Separatists in Ukraine - Reuters German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Wednesday that Moscow had a duty to temper pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine, a spokesman for the German government said. 12 099 98 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel Open to Supplying Drones If Ceasefire Holds Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced "cautious optimism" on Thursday that the EU will broker an end to the Russian-Ukrainian gas standoff despite the "fragile" situation in the conflict-torn country. 10 398 98 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

меркель переговоры Poroshenko Meets With Merkel. PHOTO The meeting of President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko with German Chancellor Angela Merkel is held in Milan (Italy). 54 043 98 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi, Merkel hold phone talks on Donbas Zelenskyi, Merkel hold phone talks on Donbas President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi has discussed with German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the phone ways to further accelerate peaceful settlement in Donbas. 3 552 97 Previously in trend: Ukrainian hostages in Russia

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. 22 795 97 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel Threatens Russia with New Sanctions: Progress in Ukraine Is too Slow German Chancellor Angela Merkel is not satisfied with a very slow progress in stabilising the situation in Eastern Ukraine. The German leader announced that sanctions can be put back on the agenda if the progress does not speed up. 15 303 97 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine