# Germany's Merz asks Trump for 'no surprises' from Putin talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is pushing for EU leaders to commit to supporting Ukraine as part of negotiations on the bloc's long-term budget.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | CNA |
| Published | 2026-11-13T13:35:27.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/germany-friedrich-merz-eu-russia-ukraine-war-putin-talks-6549776 |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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