After the meeting between US and Russian leaders in Alaska, US President Trump reported on the status of the talks to leaders of many European countries. German Chancellor Merz also confirmed that he had received Trump’s report on the meeting. On the 16th local time, Merz said in an interview with Germany’s TV station ZDF that the United States was ready to provide security guarantees to Ukraine instead of leaving it entirely to Europe. Europe hopes that Russia and Ukraine can reach a ceasefire agreement. Merz also stated that during the meeting between the US and Russian leaders, there was no negotiation on the territorial issues of Ukraine bypassing European countries. (By He Junqiang, Central Station)