German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived at the White House. With a customary handshake from President Trump on arrival, the bilateral has begun. Reporters will soon follow them into the Oval Office for their meeting. Our reporters at the White House have spotted German media arriving, the honour guard appearing, and the gates opening.

Germany's new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, will hold his first face-to-face talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday in a high stakes meeting in the Oval Office as Europe seeks to stave off looming U.

President Trump is meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House. The two are expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Ana Cabrera to weigh in.