Merz received guarantees from Trump on NATO, but spoke about the underestimation of the threat from Russia in the US.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz returned from Washington with optimistic impressions after meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The German leader described the talks as promising for future cooperation between the two countries.

During the meeting on June 5, Merz and Trump discussed the conflict in eastern Ukraine, trade policy, and the future of NATO. Merz emphasized Trump's support for increasing defense spending by NATO member countries and positive signals regarding trade relations between the US and the European Union.

After the meeting, the German Chancellor expressed hope for fruitful cooperation between the countries in the areas of security, trade, and international relations, but the details of the agreements remain subjects of further discussions.

As a result of the meeting, Merz and Trump noted a positive attitude for further cooperation between Germany and the US, focusing on important issues of security, trade, and international relations.