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Investing.com -- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called for increased pressure on Russia, including additional aid for Ukraine, to force Moscow toward a "just and lasting peace."
Speaking at a press briefing in Tokyo on Monday alongside Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, Wadephul emphasized the importance of the upcoming Washington meetings.
U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
"It is probably not an exaggeration to say the whole world is looking to Washington," Wadephul said.
The German minister’s comments come after Trump held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday.
Wadephul stressed that "firm security guarantees are central" to any agreement, adding that "Ukraine must be able to defend itself effectively even after a ceasefire and peace agreement."
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