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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 declared in the Bundestag that diplomatic means to end the Russia-Ukraine war have been exhausted.
  • This assertion follows escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians and stalled peace talks in Istanbul that yielded no progress beyond prisoner exchanges.
  • Merz pledged continued German military and financial support for Ukraine despite opposition from both left-wing and far-right political factions in Germany.
  • Since 2022, Germany has contributed nearly 44 billion euros in aid, with Chancellor Merz emphasizing that diplomatic efforts have run their course and pledging to continue support despite increasing political opposition.
  • Merz’s stance suggests Germany will sustain its role as Ukraine’s key European supporter amid ongoing conflict and increasing uncertainty over broader geopolitical tensions involving Russia, China, and NATO.
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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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