“The war in Ukraine is about Europe and Europe cannot be left untouched.” This was the clear message of Volodimir Zelenski on Thursday (07.08.2025), while Russia He announced an imminent meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Through his accounts on social networks, Volodimir Zelenski stressed that the war in Ukraine is evolving in Europe “and Ukraine is part of Europe”. That is why, he said, “Europe must participate in the peace process”, with the aim of stopping the war that began in 2022 with the invasion of Russia.
Contacts with Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz had a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian president the same day, according to a government spokesman. At the heart of the debate were the latest developments, and in particular the recent meeting of US Special Envoy Steve Whitkov with Vladimir Putin.
I spoke with @Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz. Ukraine and Germany share the view that the war must be ended as soon as possible with a dignified peace, and the parameters of ending this war will shape the security landscape of Europe for decades to come. The war is happening in… pic.twitter.com/WipLdnfIF1
– Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Volodymyr Zelenskyy (@zelenskyyua) August 7, 2025
“The two leaders agreed to stay in close contact with European partners and the United States,” the spokesman said. Mertz reiterated Germany’s support for Ukraine.