Germany's Merz discusses 9/11, Ukraine and Middle East with Trump

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2026-09-17

Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and US President Donald Trump held a telephone call on Thursday, discussing the 9/11 attacks, the war in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. Both recalled the events of September 11, 2001, after commemorations to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks last week, German government spokesman Stefan Kornelius said. The chancellor emphasized the special bond between Germans and US......

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