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Germany Considers Military Role in Ukraine Peace Efforts
1/8/2026
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- On January 7, 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Germany could take a military role to secure peace in Ukraine after Paris talks.
- He said deployment could occur on NATO territory near Ukraine after a ceasefire.
- France and the United Kingdom pledged to establish military bases in Ukraine.
- Merz confirmed that any deployment would require Bundestag approval under parliamentary control.
