Meretz urges ceasefire and peace talks in Ukraine

Reports have indicated that German Chancellor Friedrich Mertes called for serious peace negotiations in Ukraine, proposing a ceasefire along the front lines to end the bloodshed. At the same time, the Kremlin and Russia confirmed their desire to continue dialogue with the United States, while Europe and the United States continue to provide substantial military and financial support to Ukraine, with the European Union allocating 200 billion euros in aid.