Germany backs Zelenskyy, rejects Trump call for new Ukraine leadership
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Berlin says it fully supports Zelenskyy and will keep sanctions on Russia after Trump eased diesel exports.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Berlin "fully supports" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and will maintain pressure on Russia, rejecting US President Donald Trump's calls for new Ukrainian leadership. [1]
Wadephul spoke after Trump announced an energy ceasefire that would ease sanctions and allow Russian diesel exports; Britain also said it does not support the US-Russia diesel deal. [1] [2]
Zelenskyy told Axios he was surprised by the announcement but would accept an energy ceasefire once details are provided, and he discussed the plan with the leaders of Canada, Finland and NATO. [1] [3] [4]
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