Time has come for peace talks, Germany's Merz tells Russia in Gdańsk

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine is now in a stronger battlefield position, suggesting Russia should initiate peace talks to freeze the current front lines. Merz's remarks imply a shift in the conflict's dynamics, advocating for negotiations from a perceived Ukrainian advantage.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Ukraine is now in a new position of strength on the battlefield and that Russia should therefore begin talks to freeze the front line.

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