German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to intensify pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, citing Trump’s recent mediation success in the Gaza Strip as a potential model. This statement comes after Trump’s successful role in brokering a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which Wadephul is highlighting as a precedent for resolving the Ukraine conflict.
The call from Wadephul reflects Germany’s broader strategic interest in leveraging Trump’s diplomatic influence to expedite a resolution to the ongoing war. While Trump’s involvement in the Gaza conflict has been viewed as a significant diplomatic achievement, the German minister is hoping to encourage the former U.S. president to apply similar pressure on Putin. The German government is keen to see a swift end to the conflict, which has caused significant humanitarian and economic repercussions.
Wadephul’s remarks were made in the context of ongoing efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of using Trump’s experience in mediated ceasefires to pressure Russia into negotiations. The German government is also exploring other avenues for diplomatic engagement, including increased cooperation with the European Union and NATO to create leverage for a peace deal.