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Germany's Merz Claims Diplomatic Efforts To End War in Ukraine Are 'Exhausted' - News From Antiwar.com

GERMANY, JUL 9 – Chancellor Merz said Germany will keep aiding Ukraine despite political opposition and highlighted that diplomatic efforts failed because Russia questions Ukraine's right to exist.

  • On July 9, 2025, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told the Bundestag that diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war have been exhausted.
  • This declaration followed stalled peace talks in Istanbul and ongoing Russian drone and aerial attacks on Ukrainian civilian targets.
  • Merz vowed to continue providing military and financial aid to Kyiv despite opposition from domestic political factions and criticism from Russia.
  • Since 2022, Germany has provided nearly 44 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, with Chancellor Merz declaring that diplomatic efforts have reached their limit and reaffirming Germany's commitment to continue support.
  • Merz's stance implies sustained German involvement in the conflict amid uncertain U.S. support and NATO concerns about broader geopolitical risks.
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Friedrich Merz, at the general debate in the Bundestag, expressed his determination to continue military assistance to Ukraine. "Diplomatic means have been exhausted", he stressed.

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According to military analyst Hendrik Remmel, a change in rhetoric and announcements was noted in Chancellor Merz's Ukraine policy. It was crucial whether action would follow.

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