Tag: Foreign Policy

Europe Debates Lead Negotiator for Russia Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on December 08, 2025 in London | Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine

Germany believes talks with Russia on ending the war in Ukraine could become possible in the coming months. European governments are discussing who could represent them in negotiations as U.S.-led efforts remain stalled.

Israel expects Germany to lift arms export halt after Gaza ceasefire

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the start of the closed meeting of the Federal Cabinet of the CDU, CSU and SPD on September 30, 2025, in Berlin | Photo: Kay Nietfeld/dpa

Israel has urged Germany to lift its partial arms export halt and travel warning following the Gaza ceasefire. Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel said the restrictions should end and backed German participation in the Gaza peace process, while Chancellor Friedrich Merz signalled the export freeze may be reviewed.

Obama on foreign policy

‘Within the White House, Obama would argue that “dropping bombs on someone to prove that you’re willing to drop bombs on someone is just about the worst reason to use force.”’