Speech at Peace Prize: Merz: If Germany wavers, then Ukraine wavers
Germany is the most important supporter of Ukraine, but acceptance of the billion-dollar aid is decreasing. The Chancellor is making a statement to that effect in a keynote speech. It also deals with the AfD.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that if help for Ukraine's defense against Russia falters, Europe and Germany will be in danger. He made these comments in a foreign policy speech in Münster, where he was awarding the Westphalian Peace Prize to NATO. Merz stated that if Russia is not stopped, its "war machine" will eventually turn against Germany and NATO, and that without German help, the war in Ukraine will end in a "dictated peace" with severe consequences.
He also criticized the AfD party for its stance on Ukraine aid, saying it was influenced by Russian interests.
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