Germany's Merz Tells Zelensky Young Ukrainian Men Needed at Home

Germany's leader, Friedrich Merz, spoke with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Merz said that young men from Ukraine should stay in their country and fight because they are needed there.

He mentioned that Germany has taken in many Ukrainian refugees since the war began.

Recently, more young men have been coming to Germany after Ukraine changed its rules about who can leave.

Merz also said that Germany plans to change its financial help for refugees so that it encourages them to get jobs.

This is because Germany wants refugees to work rather than rely on welfare.

Ukraine had previously stopped most men from leaving but recently made it easier for some.