In a recent meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Trump sparked controversy by comparing the conflict to children fighting in a park, suggesting that it might be beneficial to let both nations continue their struggles for a while before seeking peace. Merz, however, placed the blame for the war on Vladimir Putin and urged the US to exert more pressure on Russia. The two leaders also touched upon trade and NATO spending. As tensions rise, Trump has hinted at the possibility of imposing sanctions on Ukraine while maintaining a stance of not directly blaming Russia for the conflict.