#Merz

Chancellor Merz is preparing an official accusation against Russia for the Leipzig drone attack and 'broad' direct sanctions. In parallel, the EU is discussing a package of 1,600 items, while the frozen assets question is back on the table.

According to a Rating Group poll (4–9 August 2026), Macron (79%) became the leader of Ukrainians' sympathy ratings, while Trump ended up among the least popular. Respondents expressed the strongest negativity toward Putin (97%) and Lukashenko (90%).

Europe faces the threat of losing two main defenders of Ukraine: Macron is leaving, and Starmer has already left office. 🇪🇺🚫 Concerns are raised by possible far-right victories in France and the lack of a strong leader in Germany. The future of the "Coalition of the Willing" is in question. 🇺🇦🇫🇷🇬🇧

Secret negotiations on Ukraine took place in Baku involving former officials from Germany and Russia. Chancellor Merz and the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared them legally invalid, but Aliyev confirmed the meeting took place. 🇦🇿🇩🇪🇷🇺 #Ukraine #Diplomacy