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EU Commission Engages in Talks for Moldova's Admission into the Union

On August 18, 2025, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU visits Washington to discuss next moves in the Ukraine conflict with US President Donald Trump. Joining them will be Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and various state secretaries in the US capital's meeting.

EU Commission actively engaged in Moldova's accession talks with European Union.
EU Commission actively engaged in Moldova's accession talks with European Union.

EU Commission Engages in Talks for Moldova's Admission into the Union

On Monday, August 18, 2025, a significant summit took place in the US capital. The meeting, attended by multiple world leaders and political figures, aimed to influence negotiations on the ongoing Ukraine crisis.

US President Donald Trump was in attendance, joined by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and the heads of state and government of the UK, France, Italy, and Finland. Notably, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also participated in the discussions.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) of Germany were also present, underscoring the global importance of the issue at hand.

The talks focused on security guarantees for Ukraine and potential troop deployments, as the world leaders sought to find a resolution to the conflict with Russia.

Live reporting on the meeting was provided by Phoenix, keeping the global audience informed of the proceedings.

The summit marked a crucial step in the international community's efforts to support Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict and work towards a peaceful resolution.

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