German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during a visit to Kyiv, addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin and declared readiness for peace talks on Ukraine. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
This was written by RIA Novosti, citing the publication Taz.de.
"We are ready for talks, ready to discuss with each other ways to end the conflict," he said.
At the same time, the chancellor added that talks can only take place after "the weapons fall silent."
Merz and German Economy Minister Katharina Reiche made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Sunday.