US EditionGermany's Top Diplomat Heads to US for Talks on Ukraine, NATO, Trade
- Germany's new Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Washington on Wednesday for talks covering Ukraine, Mideast conflicts, NATO ties, and trade relations.
- Wadephul's visit comes after a period of strained transatlantic relations that began when Donald Trump resumed the US presidency, implementing tariffs and challenging longstanding bilateral cooperation.
- Wadephul emphasized maintaining pressure on Russia to bring it to serious negotiations, urged a ceasefire in Ukraine releasing hostages with expanded humanitarian aid, and supported strengthening defense spending.
- He characterized Russia under Putin as the most significant danger to security across Europe and the Atlantic for the foreseeable period, and emphasized that instead of creating fresh trade obstacles, the goal should be to foster enduring relationships based on cooperation and mutual confidence.
- The talks suggest coordinated efforts between Germany and the US to promote fair trade, increase defense investment, and find negotiations to end the Ukraine war and improve global security.
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The Foreign Minister speaks to Marco Rubio in private for 15 minutes. Many questions remain difficult between the partners.
The appointment of the German Foreign Minister with his US counterpart in Washington lasted only 45 minutes. He spared his attention with regard to Heikle's issues. Donald Trump once again radios in between
While Friedrich Merz stages himself as an external chancellor, Foreign Minister Wadephul travels to the USA for the first time. A trip that is not easy-footed despite all efforts.
Despite differences, Foreign Minister Wadephul sees Germany and the USA in the Ukraine course on one line. After the meeting with his counterpart Rubio, the CDU politician speaks of close coordination - although the host takes only a short time and a joint appearance is not possible.
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