Treffen: Merz will Hilfen für die Ukraine „noch einmal verbessern“
Der Kanzler will die Unterstützung der Ukraine weiter verstärken und spricht mit Partnern. Im Fokus stehen Finanzhilfen und Nachschub für die Luftverteidigung.
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) aims to enhance assistance for Ukraine ahead of the upcoming winter. Intense discussions on improving aid are expected before the European Council meeting in mid-October, as Merz announced during a meeting with Kazakh President Kassym-Shomart Tokajew in Berlin. The EU talks will also cover specific aid for the Ukrainian budget and improving Ukraine's air defense, which Merz considers a major challenge for the country.
In personal talks with world leaders, Merz is working to enable the supply of air defense resources to Ukraine. He reiterated the demand for Russia to cease the offensive war and engage in serious negotiations involving European participation. Kazakh President Tokajew stated his preference for freezing military operations in Ukraine to facilitate diplomacy and negotiations, without directly criticizing either Russia or Ukraine, noting they are good friends of Kazakhstan.
Regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin, Tokajew described him as a remarkable personality and a suitable political figure, emphasizing his understanding of strategic goals.
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