Germany’s Merz Pledges Unyielding Support for Ukraine
During parliamentary questioning in Berlin, Merz outlined his administration's unwavering stance on the conflict. "The task now is to present the joint position of Europe, Ukraine, and the US to Russia and bring this war to an end. I will leave no doubt that it is the firm intention of my government to support Ukraine for as long as necessary," the Chancellor declared.
Merz warned against repeating historical errors, specifically referencing Russia's 2014 seizure of Crimea from Ukrainian territory. "We will not repeat the mistakes of 2014," he stated, emphasizing that any settlement must include robust security provisions rather than hollow promises.
The Chancellor characterized Europe's own security as inseparably bound to Ukraine's survival and stability. He acknowledged growing diplomatic activity while cautioning that only balanced agreements can deliver enduring peace across the continent.
"We want a ceasefire and peace in Ukraine as soon as possible, and we also agree that only a balanced peace plan can bring long-term peace to Ukraine and thus to the whole of Europe. We are currently witnessing great diplomatic momentum on the path to a peace process," Merz said.
Addressing outcomes from recent high-level discussions, Merz emphasized two non-negotiable principles emerging from the Berlin Conference. "The messages we are sending out from the Berlin Conference are clear. First, lasting peace cannot and must not be achieved at the expense of Ukraine or European security. This also means that Ukraine must not be forced to make unilateral and unacceptable territorial concessions," he stated.
"Second, Ukraine must continue to be able to defend itself effectively against future Russian attacks. To do so, it needs strong armed forces of its own and reliable security guarantees from its partners. And on this point, I would say that we made considerable progress at the Berlin Conference last Sunday and Monday," Merz added.
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