Berlin, Feb 24, 2026 (AFP) - Merz urges China to use influence with Russia over Ukraine war

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2026-02-24

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Tuesday that China has a "significant opportunity" to exert influence with Russia over the Ukraine war. "We need to cooperate to resolve the major crises and wars of our times, including in our efforts to finally put an end to Russia's four-year war of aggression against Ukraine," Merz said as he left for a Beijing visit. "China has a significant opportunity to exert its influence here ... Beijing has a voic......

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