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BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on the phone on Thursday about arms deliveries to Ukraine, a spokesperson for the German leaders told Reuters.

Merz initiated the call with Trump, the spokesperson said on Friday.

Spiegel magazine first reported on the call.

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