Ukraine, Germany Set Pre-Talks Course; Merz Cites Record Russian Losses

Ahead of planned peace talks with Russia and the USA, Ukrainian President Zelensky and German Chancellor Merz coordinated strategy. Merz highlighted what he called the highest Russian losses since the war began, a claim that is unverified and likely intended to strengthen Kyiv's negotiating position. The development signals continued Western alignment on Ukraine ahead of high-stakes diplomacy.

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