German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Berlin on August 26, as confirmed by the German government spokesperson. Officials have revealed little else about the discussion, though the timing of the meeting reflects a notable juncture in German-Canadian relations.

The White House has named a group of top officials tasked with speeding up a pivotal meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. Officials hope this move will lay the groundwork for a long-sought diplomatic breakthrough.