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“We would act against Russian incursions”: Merz details Ukraine protection mechanism

The United States has committed to protecting Ukraine "as if it were NATO territory" under security guarantees being negotiated to accompany a potential ceasefire

byMaria Tril

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a collage representing EU negotiations over €165 billion loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets

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Germany scrambles to unlock €165bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Merz presses Belgium ahead of critical EU summit.

byMaxim Volovich

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Merz rules out Russia’s G8 return amid European backlash to US peace plan

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has rejected a US-backed clause to invite Russia back into the G8, signaling there will be no return to “business as usual” with Moscow while its war on Ukraine continues.

byMaxim Volovich

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Berlin to arm Ukraine with long-range weapons, stays silent on Taurus

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed that Ukraine will receive long-range weapons systems from Berlin but refused to answer whether those systems include Taurus cruise missiles, citing the need to keep Moscow guessing about Western military support.

byMaria Tril

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Germany’s Nazi-era safeguards are preventing its military from shooting down suspected Russian drones

The German military can only shoot down drones over military bases under current law rooted in preventing abuse of German military power, while recent incursions over civilian airports and NATO facilities have exposed the limitations of restrictions.

byVira Kravchuk

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Merz assumes Russia likely behind recent drone flights in Germany

German Chancellor described the aircraft as reconnaissance drones conducting surveillance operations and carrying no warheads.

byVira Kravchuk

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Germany “not at war, but no longer at peace”: Merz

Chancellor Merz said Germany backs Ukraine not just for Kyiv, but to protect European security and its own freedoms, as cyberattacks, sabotage, and Russian drone incursions signal a growing hybrid threat.

byBenjamin Murdoch

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Merz: Ukraine war could last “many months” as Putin blocks two-week summit plan

Vladimir Putin is employing his characteristic delaying tactics to avoid Ukraine peace talks, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said

byMaria Tril

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Merz and Macron call for secondary sanctions against Russia’s supporters

Germany and France announced plans to target companies from third countries that support Russia's war machine through oil purchases

byMaria Tril

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Merz meets Zelenskyy in his office in Berlin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived by helicopter at the German chancellery for a videoconference with Donald Trump and European leaders, one day before the US president's planned summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine to get Patriot missiles “very shortly,” Merz says

The Chancellor confirms Germany's air-defense transfer will happen within weeks as NATO works out logistics.

byYuri Zoria

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Germany is ready to buy US Patriots—Trump undecided

Chancellor Merz says Berlin can fund extra systems for Ukraine, but Washington hasn’t finalized anything.

byYuri Zoria

Taurus missile, illustrative image. Photo via Wikimedia.

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German Defense minister: Germany not considering to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles

Boris Pistorius, however, said that Berlin allocates €9 billion for Ukraine military aid that will support long-range weapons production.

byVira Kravchuk

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Trump compares Russia-Ukraine war to playground fight, hints at punishing both Russia and Ukraine

He said the conflict might need to run its course before diplomacy can work.

byYuri Zoria

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Merz-Trump face-off: Ukraine war tops agenda in first White House meeting

German Chancellor will come to the White House on 5 June, sitting down with US President to discuss Ukraine aid, Middle East policy, and trade disputes that have strained transatlantic ties.

byMaria Tril

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Zelenskyy visits Germany as Taurus missile debate intensifies over Ukraine aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin on 28 May as Germany's new chancellor considers reversing his predecessor's ban on Taurus missile deliveries.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine weapon range limits still in place, says German vice chancellor, contradicting Merz

Lars Klingbeil refuted Chancellor Merz’s remarks, saying Germany has not changed its policy.

byYuri Zoria

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Merz: EU to decide on new Russia sanctions package on 20 May after Putin excluded himself from talks

On the previous day, Merz also said Berlin and allies could move on frozen Russian funds if a lawful basis is confirmed.

byYuri Zoria

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Merz says no dictated peace—Germany will stand with Ukraine

In his first policy speech, Germany’s new leader spoke of unity with the US, condemned Russian actions, and praised Trump for ceasefire support.

byYuri Zoria

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Germany to halt public reports on arms sent to Ukraine

Chancellor Merz refused to confirm or deny if Taurus missiles would be transferred to Kyiv, citing the shift toward discretion in military aid.

byYuri Zoria

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“We would act against Russian incursions”: Merz details Ukraine protection mechanism

Germany scrambles to unlock €165bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

Merz rules out Russia’s G8 return amid European backlash to US peace plan

Berlin to arm Ukraine with long-range weapons, stays silent on Taurus

Germany’s Nazi-era safeguards are preventing its military from shooting down suspected Russian drones

Merz assumes Russia likely behind recent drone flights in Germany

Germany “not at war, but no longer at peace”: Merz

Merz: Ukraine war could last “many months” as Putin blocks two-week summit plan

Merz and Macron call for secondary sanctions against Russia’s supporters

Merz meets Zelenskyy in his office in Berlin

Ukraine to get Patriot missiles “very shortly,” Merz says

Germany is ready to buy US Patriots—Trump undecided

German Defense minister: Germany not considering to provide Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles

Trump compares Russia-Ukraine war to playground fight, hints at punishing both Russia and Ukraine

Merz-Trump face-off: Ukraine war tops agenda in first White House meeting

Zelenskyy visits Germany as Taurus missile debate intensifies over Ukraine aid

Ukraine weapon range limits still in place, says German vice chancellor, contradicting Merz

Merz: EU to decide on new Russia sanctions package on 20 May after Putin excluded himself from talks

Merz says no dictated peace—Germany will stand with Ukraine

Germany to halt public reports on arms sent to Ukraine

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