01:09 (23:09)⇢The Path to Direct Talks
⌨German media's primary focus has shifted to the aftermath of the Ukraine summit in Washington and President Trump's phone call with President Putin. Headlines indicate that preparations are underway for a potential meeting between President Putin and President Zelenskyy, with Chancellor Merz announcing this could happen within two weeks (Berliner Zeitung, Bild, FAZ, Spiegel, Sueddeutsche, Tagesspiegel, Welt, Zeit, merkur.de). Russia is reportedly seeking direct negotiations, while Merz continues to advocate for a ceasefire (FR, Welt).