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Chancellor Merz Warns of Europe's Turmoil Amid Ukraine Talks

12/13/2025

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Chancellor Merz reiterates concerns about changes impacting Germany and Europe amid ongoing Ukraine negotiations in Berlin.
His warnings echo Angela Merkel's assessments of U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to Europe.
Merz says Europe is "no longer in peace" with Russia and cites a pre-World War II parallel.
The warning comes as Trump's chief negotiator prepares to meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Chancellor Merz reiterates concerns about changes impacting Germany and Europe amid ongoing Ukraine negotiations in Berlin.
His warnings echo Angela Merkel's assessments of U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to Europe.
Merz says Europe is "no longer in peace" with Russia and cites a pre-World War II parallel.
The warning comes as Trump's chief negotiator prepares to meet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.