German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to take place within the next two weeks, although a venue has not been agreed, according to interviews cited by German and international media outlets. Merz added that former U.S. President Donald Trump has spoken with Putin and supports the initiative. Several reports said a follow-up session involving Trump, Putin and Zelensky is also being discussed, but no timetable for that meeting was given.