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Friedrich Merz & Turkey

14 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated May 09, 2026

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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv and issued a coordinated call for a 30-day ceasefire.
Turkey: Turkey offered to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul, positioning itself as a mediator in the conflict.
May 11, 2025 · 7 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, is hosting Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders for a summit in Berlin.
Turkey: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned against further escalation in the Black Sea after Russian strikes damaged Turkish-owned vessels.
Dec 14, 2025 · 11 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, supports direct peace talks between Israel and Lebanon and a diplomatic understanding between the United States and Iran.
Turkey: Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss de-escalation and diplomatic solutions, commending Pakistan's peace efforts.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, criticized Washington's handling of the Iran conflict, leading to a spat with Donald Trump and the subsequent withdrawal of US troops from Germany.
Turkey: Turkey is one of the non-EU countries participating in the European Political Community summit.
May 04, 2026 · 18 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, has become a target of Donald Trump's anger for refusing to back the war in Iran or contribute to a peacekeeping force in the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as a buyer of Iranian oil, indicating it will be affected by the United States blockade.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, expressed his belief that the Iranian government would fall, which was dismissed by Abbas Araghchi.
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as one of Iran's top trading partners.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, expressed concerns about the US strategy regarding Iran, leading to public disagreement with Donald Trump.
Turkey: Turkey is mentioned as a country providing rail links for Iran to channel goods, helping to mitigate the effects of the US blockade.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
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Friedrich Merz: Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, called on the US and Iran to resume talks and favored a negotiated settlement, condemning Iranian attacks on Arab neighbors.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Turkey: Turkey hosted previous talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials, and Volodymyr Zelenskyy had offered to meet Vladimir Putin there for a ceasefire.
May 19, 2025 · 9 articles
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May 13, 2025 · 6 articles
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May 11, 2025 · 6 articles
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Mar 13, 2026 · 32 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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Apr 14, 2026 · 10 articles
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