Kremlin says tough line from Merz on Ukraine risks escalating war

The prospective chancellor Merz has brought a delivery of "Taurus" missiles to Kiev into play and thus triggered criticism in Moscow. The Kremlin warned against an escalation, ex-President Medvedev had insults.

The future German chancellor said he did not rule out the possibility of delivering long-range missiles, which according to the Ukrainians and all the leading military experts could make a difference in the conflict with Russia, “in coordination with European partners.”

After the Russian rocket attack on Sumy with 34 dead Donald Trump is shocked. Friedrich Merz speaks of a "war crime" – and apparently prepares a journey to the summit of the "coalition of the willing" in Kiev.

The future German chancellor, Merz, would better arm Ukraine. He angered Moscow with his statements.

The future Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, is open to a possible shipment of the controversial long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine in coordination with European partners. The leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) had shown in the past in favor of sending these missiles if necessary and now, as head of the future coalition government, he maintains his position despite being aware of the opposition of his partner, the Social Demo…

The German Chancellor-designate Friedrich Merz thinks loudly about delivering cruise missiles to Ukraine. He wants to act in coordination with European partners. Russia accuses him of provoking an escalation.