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Merz: Ukraine Support Vital as European Peace Crumbles

9/28/2025

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Friedrich Merz warns peace in Europe is ending due to Russia's war against Ukraine.
He says Germany's support for Ukraine is crucial for security.
Merz warns of a global power shift amid hybrid threats.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accuses Germany of re-nazification and militarization, claiming it aims to dominate Europe; Germany has become Ukraine's second-largest weapons supplier since 2022.

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Friedrich Merz warns peace in Europe is ending due to Russia's war against Ukraine.
He says Germany's support for Ukraine is crucial for security.
Merz warns of a global power shift amid hybrid threats.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accuses Germany of re-nazification and militarization, claiming it aims to dominate Europe; Germany has become Ukraine's second-largest weapons supplier since 2022.