German Chancellor Sends His Negotiator to Florida to Participate in Peace Talks on Ukraine
Mertz sends his negotiator to Florida to participate in peace talks between the United States and Russia on Ukraine.
SUMMARY
German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz plans to send his negotiator Günter Sauter to Florida to participate in peace talks between the United States and Russia on Ukraine, amid diplomatic efforts to develop a US plan aimed at a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Mertz sends his negotiator Günter Sauter to Florida to participate in peace talks.
- Development of a 20-point US plan to reach a peaceful settlement between Russia and Ukraine.
- Additional negotiations underway in Miami between US government and Kremlin representatives.
- Ukrainian negotiators are on their way to the United States to join the talks.
CORE SUBJECT
Peace talks on Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz intends to send his negotiator responsible for the Ukraine file, Günter Sauter, to the state of Florida to participate in the talks scheduled for the weekend between the United States and Russia aimed at reaching a peaceful solution.
According to information obtained by the German News Agency from government sources, it remains unclear whether Mertz's foreign policy advisor will participate in these talks and in what capacity. These sources reported that there is no planned meeting with the Russian side so far.
Sauter played a pivotal role in preparing and participating in the negotiations held between Europeans, the United States, and Ukraine in the German capital Berlin last Sunday and Monday.
During those talks, a 20-point American plan was developed aiming to reach a peaceful settlement between Russia and Ukraine after nearly four years of war. Significant progress was made, especially regarding the provision of security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire, while no progress was recorded concerning the possibility of Ukraine ceding territory to Russia.
In Miami, representatives of the US government and the Kremlin are now meeting to conduct additional talks on the plan. Further meetings between the United States and Ukraine are also expected. Interfax-Ukraine agency reported, quoting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, that the Ukrainian negotiators are already on their way to the United States. He said, "Our team will be in the United States on Friday and Saturday."
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 7
Friedrich Mertz
👤 Person_MaleGerman Chancellor
Günter Sauter
👤 Person_MaleGerman negotiator responsible for the Ukraine file
Florida
📍 Location_CountryUS state hosting the talks
United States
📍 Location_CountryCountry participating in the peace talks
Russia
📍 Location_CountryCountry participating in the peace talks
Miami
📍 Location_CityUS city where additional talks are taking place
Volodymyr Zelensky
👤 Person_MaleUkrainian President
NOTABLE QUOTES 1
"Our team will be in the United States on Friday and Saturday."
Context: Statement by the Ukrainian President regarding the arrival of Ukrainian negotiators in the United States