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German Chancellor Merz Urges Trump to Increase Pressure on Russia in White House Meeting

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Merz sought to find common ground with Trump on several key issues, including the Russia–Ukraine war, trade tensions, and NATO defense spending.

WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on June 5 to discuss a wide range of pressing issues, including the war in Ukraine.

Merz expressed confidence in Trump’s ability to help resolve the ongoing conflict and urged the U.S. president to toughen his stance on the Kremlin.

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