Germany's Merz in Washington asks Trump to pressure Russia

Germany's chancellor met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, and said both leaders agree that ending the war in Ukraine soon is a shared priority. DW has more.

• German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting US President Donald Trump at the White House 
• Merz and Trump held a press conference in the Oval Office ahead of a private lunch
• Merz emphasized Trump's role in ending the he war in Ukraine 
• Trump lauded US-German ties, said he is hopeful for trade deal

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