Published on, Aug. 18 -- August 18, 2025 4:24 PM

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Monday called for increased pressure on Russia to push Moscow toward meaningful peace. Speaking in Tokyo, he urged more aid for Ukraine and stronger international unity ahead of a major summit hosted by US President Donald Trump.

The summit will bring together Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy and key European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It follows Trump's high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska just days earlier. Wadephul said the world is now watching Washington closely.

He stressed the need for firm security guarantees for Ukraine, saying the country must be able to defend itself eve...