Friedrich Merz

Berlin grows reluctant to deploy troops to Ukraine — report

Germany is diverging from French and UK policies on supporting a European troop deployment to post-war Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on May 27, citing unnamed European officials.

28 May 2025, 02:03 AM

No Taurus announcement expected during Zelenskyy’s visit to Berlin — report

The German government will not announce a decision to supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles during President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s upcoming visit to Berlin, German newspaper Bild reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 10:10 PM

Merz says decision to lift range limits on Ukraine’s Western weapons was made months ago

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 27 that the decision to lift limits on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons for strikes on Russian territory was made months ago, responding to domestic criticism over his earlier remarks, Die Zeit reported.

27 May 2025, 02:57 PM

Merz urges West to prepare for prolonged Russian war against Ukraine

Russia’s war against Ukraine could drag on much longer than expected, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned on May 27, urging the West to prepare for a prolonged conflict due to the Kremlin’s refusal to engage in peace talks, The Telegraph reported.

27 May 2025, 01:55 PM

What is the longest-range European missile?

Germany, the U.K., and France have lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of their weapons, allowing strikes at greater distances, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 26.

27 May 2025, 01:19 PM

German vice chancellor says no new deal on long-range weapons for Ukraine

No new agreement exists allowing Ukraine to launch long-range strikes on Russian territory, German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil said during a press conference in Berlin on May 27, according to broadcaster N-tv.

27 May 2025, 12:14 PM

German Foreign Ministry: Lifting strike limits is a response to Moscow’s terror

Allowing Ukraine to strike long-range targets inside Russia is a justified response to the escalating air terror campaign by the Russian aggressor, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said during a visit to Lisbon on May 26, according to RDN.

27 May 2025, 11:05 AM

Zelenskyy to meet Merz, Steinmeier in Berlin on May 28

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Berlin on May 28 to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz to discuss technical negotiations with Russia, new EU sanctions, and military aid, Spiegel reports.

26 May 2025, 08:55 PM

Western weapons use: Germany, UK, France and US lift strike range limits for Ukraine — Merz

Germany, the United Kingdom, France and the United States no longer impose restrictions on how far Ukraine can strike with Western-supplied weapons, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 26.

26 May 2025, 04:05 PM

Berlin backs EU move to kill Russia’s Nord Stream for good

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is supporting the European Union's proposed ban on the Nord Stream gas pipeline to stop any efforts by the United States and Russia to resume gas supplies, the Financial Times reported on May 22.

23 May 2025, 12:02 PM

Germany vows to defend all NATO territory – Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, during a visit to Vilnius on May 22, affirmed Germany’s resolve with NATO partners to defend every inch of the alliance’s territory against any aggression, Reuters reported.

22 May 2025, 07:38 PM

Ceasefire talks in Ukraine war may take months, Merz warns

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz cautioned that ceasefire negotiations in Russia’s war against Ukraine are in their early stages and could take months, while affirming Germany’s military and diplomatic support, Politico reported on May 22.

22 May 2025, 05:35 PM

Germany commits 5,000 troops to Lithuania by 2027

Germany plans to fully deploy a 5,000-troop tank brigade to Lithuania by the end of 2027 as part of NATO’s efforts to deter Russian aggression, Bloomberg reported on May 22.

22 May 2025, 01:45 PM

No signs of quick end to Ukraine war — Germany’s Merz

There is little to suggest that the Russo–Ukrainian war could end soon, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 21.

21 May 2025, 11:42 PM

Zelenskyy holds successive calls with Merz, Macron, and Starmer

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held successive phone calls with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, UK PM Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron on May 20.

21 May 2025, 12:54 AM

Merz vows tighter Russia sanctions after Trump-Putin call

Europe will increase sanctions pressure on Russia, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 19 after U.S. President Donald Trump's phone conversation with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

20 May 2025, 11:20 AM

German Chancellor Merz lauds Scholz’s ‘historic’ response to Ukraine war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz praised his predecessor, Olaf Scholz, and his government for their “historic” response to Russia’s war against Ukraine during a Bundestag session on May 14, n-tv reported.

14 May 2025, 07:11 PM

Kremlin accuses Europe of siding with Ukraine in peace process

Europe is fully aligned with Kyiv, undermining any claim of impartiality in the "Ukrainian issue," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated in an interview with Russian propaganda outlet Vedomosti on May 13.

13 May 2025, 03:09 PM

Bundestag urges Merz to approve Taurus missile transfer to Ukraine

Vice-President of the German Bundestag Omid Nouripour has urged new Chancellor Friedrich Merz to approve the transfer of Taurus missiles to Ukraine, n-tv reported on May 12.

12 May 2025, 03:17 PM

Rubio urges immediate ceasefire in Ukraine

The U.S. top priority remains bringing an end to the fighting and an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, State Secretary Marco Rubio told British Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a May 11 phone call, the U.S. State Department reported.

12 May 2025, 10:10 AM

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