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Germany's Merz: Ukraine War Likely Prolonged, Support Essential
9/2/2025
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- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that the Ukraine war may continue for an extended period.
- He deemed a quick resolution at Ukraine's expense as unacceptable and expressed cautious hope for a ceasefire.
- Merz emphasized the necessity of supporting Ukraine against Russia.
- Since February 2022, Germany has provided around 40 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine.
