US EditionMerz Urges Trump to 'Stay with' Europeans on Ukraine
GERMANY, JUL 9 – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for EU unity and US cooperation to impose new sanctions on Russia as part of ongoing efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
- On Thursday July 03, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany’s unwavering support for Ukraine at the Rome Ukraine Recovery Conference, pledging a new EU sanctions package against Russia.
- Ukraine offered an immediate ceasefire, while Russia intensified missile and drone strikes; Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s veto has hindered EU sanctions, fueling internal dissent.
- Merz declared “We will not give up,” and noted preparations for the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia.
- Merz thanked international partners for backing Ukraine and urged Washington DC and President Trump to stay with us, emphasizing continued support amid escalating Russian attacks.
- The EU plans to prepare its 18th sanctions package against Russia to pressure President Putin into negotiations and aims to request additional Patriot air defence systems from the US.
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Merz urges Trump to 'stay with' Europeans on Ukraine
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