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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers a key note speech at the 62nd Munich Security Conference, on Feb. 14 in Munich, Germany.

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The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich

by Rob Schmitz February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.

President Donald Trump, right, meets Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday.

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Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia ‘fight for a while’

by The Associated Press June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

In an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, President Trump likened the war between Russia and Ukraine to a fight between two children who hate each other.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends a news conference at the chancellery in Berlin, May 28.

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Trump will meet German Chancellor Merz at the White House. Here’s what to know

by Rob Schmitz June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet President Trump at the White House, where they are expected to discuss issues including the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as tariffs and trade.

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