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Merz Joins 31 Nations at Crucial Ukraine Summit

4/15/2025

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Friedrich Merz, poised to become Germany's chancellor, is set to attend a pivotal summit in Ukraine on May 9, joining leaders from 31 nations united against Russian aggression. In a show of solidarity, Estonia's Defence Minister revealed that more than six countries are prepared to deploy troops for a peacekeeping mission, awaiting finalization of the mission's specifics.

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Friedrich Merz, poised to become Germany's chancellor, is set to attend a pivotal summit in Ukraine on May 9, joining leaders from 31 nations united against Russian aggression. In a show of solidarity, Estonia's Defence Minister revealed that more than six countries are prepared to deploy troops for a peacekeeping mission, awaiting finalization of the mission's specifics.