‘…and then I said “Of course we’ll pay you back”!’: Greek PM Tsipras laughs with Italy and Germany’s leaders shortly after Merkel admits negotiations are ‘going backwards’

‘…and then I said “Of course we’ll pay you back”!’: Greek PM Tsipras laughs with Italy and Germany’s leaders shortly after Merkel admits negotiations are ‘going backwards’ Without a deal by the weekend to unlock frozen aid, Greece will default on a repayment to the International Monetary Fund next Tuesday.