President Donald Trump met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House on Thursday with the two discussing how to keep the United States engaged in support of Ukraine and its war against Russia.

During their discussions, Trump likened the ongoing conflict to two kids fighting on a playground, even suggesting it might be preferable to let Russia and Ukraine settle their differences on their own before intervening. It was a notable remark, given European allies’ urgent calls for sustained U.S. engagement in Ukraine, especially as Trump has previously pledged to seek an end to the war, a promise that remains unfulfilled.

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Chancellor Merz, a staunch advocate for Ukraine, reinforced th

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