German media on August 19 continued to dissect the Washington Ukraine summit's aftermath, initially focusing on President Zelenskyy's readiness for direct talks with President Putin without preconditions. Early reports highlighted Chancellor Merz's assertion of a potential meeting within two weeks and Europe's efforts to navigate the diplomatic landscape, learning "Trumpology." As the day progressed, skepticism regarding Putin's true willingness for a deal persisted, and Macron suggested Geneva, while Switzerland offered a legal pathway for a meeting in the Alps. A significant revelation emerged in the afternoon: President Trump had abruptly called Putin during the summit, later justifying it, and his administration confirmed Putin's pledge to meet Zelenskyy. Concurrently, a new internal debate unfolded within Germany regarding the contentious proposal of deploying German peace troops to Ukraine post-conflict, highlighting evolving discussions on Europe's role and security guarantees.