Merts believes that the meeting in Washington did not go as Zelensky had hoped.

Sure, here is the translation:

The Chancellor of Germany declared an intention to intensify support for Ukraine.

The Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, emphasized the need to increase European support for Ukraine following President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington. He believes that Europe’s role is critically important for overcoming Russian aggression.

Friedrich Merz, the Chancellor of Germany, noted during his address that the meeting between Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump did not yield the expected results for Ukraine. The Chancellor emphasized that this underscores the importance of European assistance in ensuring the proper military strength for Ukraine necessary to resolve the war in Donbas.

Merz, who had a phone conversation with Zelensky, noted that Ukraine cannot afford to capitulate as it would jeopardize the security of other European countries. According to the Chancellor, Russia may continue its expansion further into Europe.

In response to this, he assured that Germany will work on increasing financial, political, and military support for Ukraine. This step is part of a broader European strategy to strengthen the defense capabilities of countries located in the eastern part of the continent.

After negotiations with Trump, which took place on October 17 in Washington, Zelensky held consultations with European partners, sharing details of his meeting at the White House. No formal results of the meeting with the United States have been announced yet.