Russia: Merz warns of the "so far worst" winter of war in Ukraine
Mass migration, destabilization, insecurity: A Russian victory over Ukraine would be catastrophic, the Chancellor emphasizes. His message is not only directed at Moscow, but also at the AfD.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended the government's military aid to Ukraine against criticism from the AfD party, at the Westphalian Peace Prize ceremony in Münster. He warned that if Germany wavers in its support, it could have severe consequences, including mass migration and destabilization of the Ukrainian state. Merz emphasized that without German help, the Ukraine war would end with a dictated peace, not a negotiated one, and that this would embolden Russia and make Europe less secure.
The Chancellor also noted that Europe is closely watching Germany's actions, particularly after the AfD's recent electoral successes.
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