Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor since 2025, made a public statement and voiced his opinion that:

“I doubt Putin will have the courage to come to a meeting with Zelensky”…

Thus, questioning Vladimir Putin’s willingness to meet Volodymyr Zelensky, reflecting ongoing tensions from the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Merz’s background as a pro-American Atlanticist, detailed in Wikipedia’s 2025 update, contrasts with his skepticism, hinting at a strategic shift in German policy post-Trump’s second presidency, especially after Merz’s May 2025 Ukraine visit with European leaders like Macron and Starmer.

Wow these are interesting times!!!  When a certified idiot takes the helm of a great nation and power like Germany, nothing is boring anymore. We want more Merz’s statements, because laughter is good for our health.