Coverage dated November 3, 2026

Russia must show it is serious about ceasefire at Abu Dhabi talks, Germany's Merz says

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BERLIN, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Russia must show it is serious about a ceasefire and peace agreement at talks in Abu Dhabi next week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said as he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Tuesday.

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Deutsche Welle
Merz sees no sign Russia is serious about a ceasefire as he and Zelenskyy call for Europe to help shape a peace deal (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he sees no sign Russia is serious about negotiating a ceasefire. He and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy say Europe must help shape any lasting peace in Ukraine.
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine war: Merz doubts Russia is serious about a truce (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin, and emphasized Europe needs to be included in any peace talks with Russia. At the same time, Merz doubts Moscow is serious about wanting a truce.
Al-Monitor
Russia must show it is serious about ceasefire at Abu Dhabi talks, Germany's Merz says (opens Al-Monitor)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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BERLIN, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Russia must show it is serious about a ceasefire and peace agreement at talks in Abu Dhabi next week, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said as he hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Berlin on Tuesday.