Lower thirds:

00:02 Johann Wadephul | German Foreign Minister

Script:

Well, there are obvious doubts, because President Putin has not yet said "yes" to negotiations. President Zelensky has said he is willing to hold a bilateral meeting with Putin and then a trilateral meeting with President Trump.
Where is the 'yes' from Putin? All we're seeing is how he keeps attacking Ukraine every day. All we see is him employing delaying tactics. All we see is him coming up with new excuses and new conditions. He finally has to understand that this war must be ended. On some days, Russia is also losing one thousand young people in this war. It is a completely senseless war that is so very damaging to Russia and its people.
And Putin has to realize that if he isn't prepared to negotiate, there will be further sanctions. Europe, and I think the United States who are now involved, are prepared for that.

Lower thirds:

00:02 Johann Wadephul | German Foreign Minister

Script:

Well, there are obvious doubts, because President Putin has not yet said "yes" to negotiations. President Zelensky has said he is willing to hold a bilateral meeting with Putin and then a trilateral meeting with President Trump.
Where is the 'yes' from Putin? All we're seeing is how he keeps attacking Ukraine every day. All we see is him employing delaying tactics. All we see is him coming up with new excuses and new conditions. He finally has to understand that this war must be ended. On some days, Russia is also losing one thousand young people in this war. It is a completely senseless war that is so very damaging to Russia and its people.
And Putin has to realize that if he isn't prepared to negotiate, there will be further sanctions. Europe, and I think the United States who are now involved, are prepared for that.