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Criticism From the SPD About Merz's Weapons Turn in the Ukraine War

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposed lifting the range restriction on weapons supplied to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict in May 2025.
Merz's proposal follows continued Russian drone attacks and hundreds of assaults reported along the Ukrainian front lines.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects a new Russian offensive and doubts Moscow's interest in peace, fueling the military escalation.
Members of the SPD expressed displeasure with Merz's stance, while he openly stated he does not expect the war to end soon.
The debate over arms range restrictions reflects broader tensions within Germany's coalition and indicates cautious preparation for prolonged conflict in Ukraine.

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Deutschlandfunk

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Ukraine - No Range Limit - Criticism of Merz's Manifestation of Arms Deliveries

Politicians of the SPD and Left Party have criticized the announcement by Chancellor Merz that the weapons delivered from Germany to Ukraine should no longer be limited in scope.

3 days ago·Germany

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Tagesschau

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Ukraine Liveblog: ++ Mützenich Criticizes Merz's Weapons Proposal ++

Former SPD parliamentary group leader Mützenich urged the government to focus on diplomacy rather than long-range weapons in the Ukraine war. Air raid warnings were issued in eastern and southern Ukraine.

3 days ago·Hamburg, Germany

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saarbruecker-zeitung.de

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ga.de

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War in Ukraine: Criticism From the SPD About Merz's Weapons Turn in the Ukraine War

Merz draws consequences from the unsuccessful efforts to end the Ukraine war. His reversal of the rules of intervention for German weapons is a risky manoeuvre for coalition peace.

3 days ago

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Zeit Online

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Ukraine War: SPD Criticises Merz's Statements on the Limitation of Reach for Ukraine

Friedrich Merz irritates with statements about lifted range restrictions for weapons delivered to Ukraine. The consequences remain vague.

3 days ago·Germany

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op-online.de

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Merz Raises the Limit for Reach – Criticism From the SPD on Weapons Turnaround

Friedrich Merz has declared the range limit for weapons delivered to Ukraine to be over. Criticism is not only hailing from Russia.

3 days ago

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Der Tagesspiegel

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Unlimited Ranges for German Weapons: SPD Politician Stegner Criticizes Merz: Change of Course in Ukraine Policy as "Wrong"

In the future, Ukraine will also be allowed to attack positions in Russia with German weapons, according to Chancellor Merz. This sometimes provokes fierce criticism. Still, this new line has little effect on the field of war.

3 days ago·Berlin, Germany

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