German Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukraine and criticized the failed truce talks. He vowed to increase sanctions on Moscow alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who also discussed the escalating Gaza crisis. The recent negotiations between Russia and Ukraine did not yield a ceasefire, although they agreed on a prisoner exchange. Meloni expressed concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza amid Israel's military actions. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)