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German Chancellor Urges Ukraine to Limit Refugee Influx

11/14/2025

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Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to limit the influx of young Ukrainian men to Germany during a November 13, 2025 phone call.
He argued men are needed to defend Ukraine, noting surge after Kyiv relaxed exit rules in August.
Germany has hosted 1.2 million Ukrainian refugees since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Merz proposed adjusting refugee welfare benefits to spur employment and warned corruption could affect continued aid.

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Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor, urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to limit the influx of young Ukrainian men to Germany during a November 13, 2025 phone call.
He argued men are needed to defend Ukraine, noting surge after Kyiv relaxed exit rules in August.
Germany has hosted 1.2 million Ukrainian refugees since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Merz proposed adjusting refugee welfare benefits to spur employment and warned corruption could affect continued aid.