German political leaders have expressed their apprehension regarding the Trump administration's announcement about initiating peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin concerning the future of Ukrainian territory.

The proposal, which indicates that Ukraine might be compelled to relinquish certain areas of its land while Europe takes on a larger role in military and financial support, led German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to emphasize that any enduring peace must uphold Ukraine's sovereignty.

Scholz urged for increased defense spending and more military assistance for Ukraine, cautioning that failure to act could jeopardize Europe's security.

Roderich Kiesewetter, a senior lawmaker from the Christian Democratic Union, highlighted that neglecting support for Ukraine could pose security threats to Germany.

Other prominent German figures, such as liberal Member of the European Parliament Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann and former air force officer Falko Drossmann from the Social Democratic Party, expressed their astonishment at the announcement, stressing concerns that Ukraine and Europe had not been sufficiently briefed on the plans.

Drossmann remarked that although the European stance has been clearly articulated, it remains uncertain how the United States will respond at the forthcoming Munich Security Conference.

In contrast, members of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party welcomed the initiative, with AfD lawmaker Gerold Otten noting that this shift towards peace talks aligns with their longstanding viewpoint.

The Trump administration is anticipated to elaborate on its plans at the Munich Security Conference, coinciding with discussions involving high-ranking U.S. officials and Ukrainian representatives.