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
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Newly elected German Chancellor Merz plans to visit Ukraine “in the near future”
Newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced plans to visit Ukraine soon as he pushes for a lasting ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.
Ukrainian diplomat calls on Merz to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine
Ukraine’s UN envoy Melnyk urges Germany to lead efforts to end Russia’s war by transferring 30% of its aircraft, pushing EU/G7 funding, and redirecting frozen Russian funds to rebuild Ukraine.
Merz plans Ukraine trip for coalition of the willing summit in May
The German chancellor-in-waiting prepares the visit for 9 May, as the Kremlin threatens him after Merz supported future Taurus missile supplies to Kyiv.
Germany signals willingness to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine
The country's next leader Merz plans to supply Tauruses, breaking with current Chancellor Scholz's cautious policy.
Future Chancellor of Germany: Ukraine can become EU member only after war
In his first major foreign policy statement since securing a coalition agreement, Friedrich Merz declared that Ukraine's path to European institutions requires an end to hostilities.
German Parliament unlocks billions for defense, infrastructure, and Ukraine in historic vote
Future Chancellor Friedrich Merz secures cross-party support to allow Germany to exceed budget limits for military spending and create a €500 billion infrastructure fund.
Germany plans additional € 3 billion military aid package for Ukraine
German political parties have reached a cross-party agreement to provide Ukraine with an additional €3 billion in military assistance, with Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz confirming the package awaits final approval from the Bundesrat on 21 March.