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German Chancellor urges Putin to 'stop this senseless war' during Kyiv visit

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end his forces' attacks on Ukraine and show willingness to negotiate during a visit to Kyiv.

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  • SBS News (World) German Chancellor urges Putin to 'stop this senseless war' during Kyiv visit plain
  • The West Australian Merz urges Russia halt 'barbaric attacks' on Kyiv visit plain

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