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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 says Ukraine will not survive as an independent state without the US Merkel: Ukraine will not survive as independent state without US support Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that Ukraine will not be able to remain an independent state without the support of the United States and NATO. 10 079 96

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. 23 943 93 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Merkel: European Commission not to stop Nord Stream 2 Merkel: European Commission not to stop Nord Stream 2 The German Chancellor is ready to discuss it with Ukraine’s president. 6 867 93 Previously in trend: Gas War

Merkel Will not Abandon Tymoshenko Merkel Will not Abandon Tymoshenko Secretary General of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) of Germany Hermann Gröhe said the Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, also the party leader, plans to step up her support for the former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. 5 147 93 Previously in trend: Tymoshenko Case

Providing NATO Military Assistance to Ukraine Is Still to Be Discussed - Bundestag Member Germany and the EU did not give an official denial to the request of the Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavlo Klimkin for military assistance to Ukraine. 26 627 92 Ukrainian Politics

Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande: Position of the EU regarding the Situation in Ukraine Must be More Resolute In Brussels, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko held a meeting with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and President of France François Hollande. 19 888 92 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 24 572 91 Previously in trend: Putin's provocation in Crimea

Merkel: Decision on Possible Sanctions against Russia Will Be Made after a Meeting with Poroshenko on Friday. The final decision about sanctions against Russia will be made on the EU summit on June 27. 26 231 90 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

макрон Donbas cease-fire agreement violated too often, - Merkel and Macron issued joint statement on Ukraine German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for Russia and Ukraine to increase their efforts to implement a fragile cease-fire agreement in eastern Ukraine. 32 619 89 Incidents

Merkel invites Zelenskyi to Berlin Merkel invites Zelenskyi to Berlin German Chancellor Angela Merkel has congratulated Volodymyr Zelenskyi on winning the Ukrainian presidential election and invited him to visit Berlin. 4 246 89 Previously in trend: Presidential election 2019

Stoltenberg supports Merkel and Hollande's inititative: Russia must change course and find peaceful solution NATO head Jens Stoltenberg said Friday he fully supports efforts by the French and German leaders to secure a peaceful resolution to the now "critical" crisis in Ukraine. 16 518 87 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 15 550 86 Previously in trend: Putin's provocation in Crimea

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. 18 479 86 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel: There Are no Prerequisites for Signing Association with Ukraine Merkel: There Are no Prerequisites for Signing Association with Ukraine German Chancellor Angela Merkel sees no possibility to sign the Association Agreement between the EU and Ukraine at the present time. 4 749 85 Previously in trend: Ukraine - EU

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. 18 914 83 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Russia Continues Instigating Donbas Conflict by Supplying Separatists - Merkel’s Office Moscow continues to actively fuel the conflict in eastern Ukraine, which is confirmed by the words of one of the separatist leaders regarding the receipt of significant funds from Russia. 17 007 83 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 33 259 79 World

Merkel to advise Trump on dealing with Putin, - Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump will ask German Chancellor Angela Merkel to share her opinion on how the United States can help resolve the issue of Russia's occupation of part of Ukraine during their meeting next week. 23 119 79 Previously in trend: President Trump

Merkel and Cameron to discuss situation in Ukraine German Chancellor Angela Merkel will visit London to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the European economy with British Prime Minister David Cameron on January 7. 5 823 79 Ukrainian Politics

яценюк меркель Minsk process' key priority is regaining control over Ukraine's border, - Merkel. PHOTOS Merkel assured Kyiv of its further support in the efforts to regain control over the occupied territories of the country. 7 567 78 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel promises Poroshenko to further completion of visa waiver for Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko held a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. 7 472 78 Previously in trend: Visa-free travel for Ukraine

Zelenskyi comments on Germany blocking NATO arms supplies to Ukraine: Fear still prevails Zelenskyi comments on Germany blocking NATO arms supplies to Ukraine: Fear still prevails President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has assured that it’s solely for defence purposes that Ukraine needs to buy anti-drone rifles and anti-sniper systems from NATO – the deal Germany is blocking. 7 225 77 Previously in trend: War

Poroshenko hopes to receive 500 million euro bailout from Germany by April After talks with Angela Merkel, Petro Poroshenko thanked the German government for the decision to provide Ukraine with a loan of 500 million euros. 5 418 76 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine, Germany set strategic goal to increase joint trade turnover to 10 billion euros, – Ukraine Ukraine, Germany set strategic goal to increase joint trade turnover to 10 billion euros, – Ukraine's PM at meeting with Merkel. PHOTOS Ukraine and Germany have set an overriding priority to build up their mutual trade turnover to 10 billion euros against the current $8 billion a year and are finalizing preparations for the Third German-Ukrainian Forum in Berlin. 3 772 74 World

меркель Obama and Merkel discussed Ukraine conflict escalation in a phone call President Barack Obama and Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany have discussed the recent rise in violence in eastern Ukraine from increased attacks by combined Russian-separatist forces. 13 604 74 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

меркель Merkel’s policy contributed to resolution of war in Ukraine, - German Justice Minister Buschmann According to German Justice Minister Marko Buschmann, Angela Merkel’s policy after the annexation of Crimea largely led to the war in Ukraine. 18 139 73 Previously in trend: War

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. 7 561 73 Ukrainian Politics

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. 15 156 72 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

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. 46 690 72 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel Threatens Russia With New Sanctions: "They Will Be Adopted If it Cannot Be Avoided" Berlin’s goal is "indivisible territorial Ukraine." Until it is achieved, sanctions against Russia will continue. 25 303 71 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

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. 4 900 71 Previously in trend: War in Syria Sanctions against Russia

President Poroshenko: Ukraine supports extension of OSCE mission until UN votes for sending peacekeepers to Donbas President Petro Poroshenko says that until a decision to send UN peacekeepers to the Donbas, the Ukrainian side will prefer the extension of the OSCE mission. 6 258 71 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko, Merkel agree to intensify processes in Minsk format President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko says during his visit to Malta, he reached agreement with German Chancellor Angela Merkel to conduct the soonest trilateral negotiations between the leaders of Ukraine, Germany, and France. 8 119 70 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Eastern Europe cautiously welcomes larger U.S. military presence, - New York Times The Obama administration’s plans to quadruple military spending in Central and Eastern Europe, largely in response to recent aggression in Ukraine and elsewhere by President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, was greeted warmly but warily in the region on Tuesday. 7 955 69 World

Poroshenko announces meeting with Putin, Merkel and Hollande in Astana on Jan. 15 Leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France will meet in the Kazakh capital Astana on Jan. 15. 13 340 68 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 21 212 68 Incidents

Putin in phone talk with Merkel tells about the need for direct dialogue with ORDLO, legal status of Donbas Putin in phone talk with Merkel tells about the need for direct dialogue with ORDLO, legal status of Donbas Russian President Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed the issues of resolving the situation in Donbas by phone, the Kremlin press service said on Thursday. 10 340 68 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

германия фрг Germany will consider participation in Marshall Plan for Ukraine, - German Foreign Office Germany will consider its participation in the long term plan for support, the so-called Marshall Plan for Ukraine, as well as other initiatives aimed at support of reforms in Ukraine. 22 683 64 Ukrainian Politics

Zelenskyi to award Merkel with Order of Freedom Zelenskyi to award Merkel with Order of Freedom President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi will award German Chancellor Angela Merkel with the Order of Freedom when she arrives in Ukraine on August 22, the website of the German Bundestag reports. 3 002 64 Ukrainian Politics

меркель порошенко Poroshenko is meeting Merkel in Brussels. PHOTO No details are known yet. 16 967 64 Ukrainian Politics

меркель порошенко олланд четверка хуйло нормандская Poroshenko, Putin, Hollande, Merkel talked Donbas settlement, - Kremlin Leaders of the "Normandy Four" countries (Ukraine, Russia, Germany, and France) held phone talks on the settlement of the Donbas situation. 42 425 63 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel: cooperation with Russia will be limited until Minsk agreements implemented Merkel: cooperation with Russia will be limited until Minsk agreements implemented Cooperation of EU countries with Russia will be restricted until the Minsk agreements are implemented, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated. 3 369 62 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi to take part in Munich Security Conference for the first time Zelenskyi to take part in Munich Security Conference for the first time President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi will attend the Munich Security Conference for the first time. 4 874 62 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. 7 116 60 Ukrainian Politics

Merkel voiced conditions of her participation in Astana meeting in ‘Normandy format’ German Chancellor Angela Merkel "remains open" for participation in the meeting in ‘Normandy format’ to resolve the situation in the Donbas, however she voiced as a condition the actual observance of the cease-fire and heavy weapons withdrawal from the east of the country. 70 308 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Merkel and Hollande consider progress in resolving Ukrainian crisis 'insufficient' - Media French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel called the progress in resolving the Ukrainian conflict ‘insufficient’. 8 369 60 World

Ukraine was aware of Kozak Ukraine was aware of Kozak's visit to Berlin in advance, will know how it passed - Kuleba Ukraine was aware of Deputy Chief of Staff of Russia's Presidential Executive Office Dmitry Kozak's recent visit to Berlin in advance and will know how this visit goes, and therefore it does not imply any games behind Kyiv's back, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. 10 172 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi to agree with Merkel on meeting in Normandy format Zelenskyi to agree with Merkel on meeting in Normandy format President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi stated he wants to agree with Chancellor of Germany on immediate meeting in "Normandy format". 2 468 59 Ukrainian Politics