German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will accompany Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders on a visit to Washington on Monday for discussions with US President Donald Trump about Ukraine, the German government said on Sunday.
“Negotiations will address, among other matters, territorial issues and their defense against Russian aggression. This includes maintaining pressure from sanctions,” the government said.
An employee of the White House told the CNN that several European leaders were invited to the meeting. , also confirmed presence at the event.
In a post on social network X, von der Leyen said he was invited by Zelensky. “This afternoon, I will welcome Zelensky in Brussels. Together, we will participate in the VTC will coalition. At the request of President Zelensky, I will attend the meeting with resident Trump and other European leaders in the White House tomorrow,” she said.
This afternoon, I will welcome in Brussels.
Together, we will participate in the Coalition of Willing VTC.
At the request of President Zelenskyy, I will join the meeting with President Trump and other European leaders in the White House tomorrow.
– Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen)
