#Friedrich Merz

Merz: Peace negotiations to end the war are impossible without Ukraine and Europe

Politics 10/27/2026, 17:49

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated in Singapore that negotiations to end the war are impossible without the participation of Ukraine and Europe. He warned against a scenario where the conflict could be "wrapped up" without Kyiv and reaffirmed Berlin's course in supporting Ukraine.

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Merz: Russia aims not only at Ukraine's defeat, but also at destabilizing democracy in Europe

Politics 10/20/2026, 05:54

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in a Bloomberg interview that Russia seeks not only Ukraine's defeat but also the destabilization of democracy in Europe, urging allies to accelerate defense reforms.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz opposes transferring Russian assets to US control

Politics 10/15/2026, 17:32

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that frozen Russian assets must remain in Europe and be controlled solely by EU countries, rejecting the US initiative.

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Billion-Aid and Drone Agreement: Media Reveal Purpose of Merz’s Visit to Kyiv

Politics 10/04/2026, 09:29

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv, announcing 1 billion euros in military aid and 350 million euros for the energy sector.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives in Kyiv on an unannounced visit

Politics 10/04/2026, 08:07

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit on October 4, 2026. He is scheduled to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and discuss ongoing support for Ukraine ahead of winter.

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Merz Accuses Russia of Backing AfD and States Its Goal: Weaken Aid to Ukraine

Politics 10/02/2026, 02:41

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Russia of supporting the Alternative for Germany party to divide society and weaken aid to Ukraine.

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Russia is not interested in negotiations: Merz on the meeting of German and Russian Foreign Ministers

Politics 09/30/2026, 06:53

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is not interested in peace talks, citing the outcome of the meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers, and vowed to increase support for Ukraine.

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Berlin Prepares Ban on AfD Access to 1,000-Page Secret Military Plan for Countering Russia

Politics 09/23/2026, 04:33

Berlin is preparing a ban on AfD access to a 1,000-page secret military plan for repelling a possible Russian invasion. The party calls the decision "absolutely undemocratic," while Merz's coalition cites the threat of a leak to Moscow.

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Second consecutive AfD victory: exit polls in two German states and a 'catastrophe' for Merz's party

Politics 09/21/2026, 07:21

Exit polls on 21 September recorded the AfD's second consecutive victory in German state elections: 37% in Mecklenburg and 16% in Berlin. Chancellor Merz called the results a 'catastrophe' for the CDU, which may fail to clear the five-percent threshold.

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Merc cancels UN General Assembly trip amid revolt within the CDU

Politics 09/16/2026, 15:16

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled his trip to the UN General Assembly in New York, citing the need to be present in Berlin. The reason is a growing split within the CDU against the backdrop of the party's weak results.

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"Partisan Unit" in Berlin: How Germany's Secret Special Staff Buys Weapons for Ukraine in Two Weeks

Politics 09/16/2026, 15:06

The Financial Times has revealed the workings of Sonderstab Ukraine — a secret staff within the German Ministry of Defence that procures weapons for Kyiv in two weeks. Fewer than 20 people, short decision-making chains and Ukrainian contracts with German financing make it a unique mechanism.

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Merz at the Arctic Summit: Europe Faces 'Decisive Weeks and Months' in the Confrontation with Russia

Politics 09/15/2026, 02:37

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated at the European Arctic Summit in Rovaniemi that Europe is facing 'decisive weeks and months' in the confrontation with Russia, and pledged unwavering support for Ukraine until the end of the war.

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Zautter: Germany Ready to Cover Ukraine's Growing Defense Spending and Calls on Allies to Follow Berlin's Lead

Politics 09/13/2026, 13:28

German Chancellor's advisor Günther Zautter stated at the YES meeting in Kyiv that Germany is ready to cover the growth in Ukraine's defense spending and called on allies to join in supporting Kyiv.

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AfD polls 44.2% in Saxony-Anhalt and claims a historic first standalone control of a state

Politics 09/06/2026, 23:04

According to an ARD forecast, the AfD polls 44.2% in the Saxony-Anhalt elections, while Chancellor Merz's CDU gets just 18.5%, down from 37.1% in 2021. The party claims a historic first standalone control of the state, but the outcome depends on the distribution of mandates.

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Lavrov Declares 'Start of a Real War' with Germany After Drone Attack Allegations in Leipzig

Politics 09/06/2026, 15:51

Sergey Lavrov declared the 'start of a real war' with Germany after Berlin accused the RF of a drone attack at Leipzig airport and began closing Russian diplomatic missions.

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Berlin demands EU cut tourist visas for Russians to an 'absolute minimum'

Politics 09/05/2026, 14:38

The team of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on the EU to cut the issuance of tourist visas to Russians to an 'absolute minimum.' The call came against the backdrop of accusations over the Leipzig attack and an investigation into the involvement of a Belarusian/Russian citizen.

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Germany Prepares Expanded Response Plan Against Russia: Strengthened Support for Ukraine, New BND Powers, and Sanctions Pressure

Politics 09/03/2026, 19:04

According to insiders, Germany is preparing an expanded response plan against Russia following the drone attack on Leipzig airport: strengthened support for Ukraine, new BND powers, and tough sanctions.

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