Merz Sparks Outcry over Possible German Military Involvement to Defend Ukraine
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A clear-text interview by Bundeswehr Lieutenant General Bodemann. He talks about problems in planning for the war and the Putin threat.
Bundeswehrverband criticizes the lack of framework conditions for possible deployment of German troops in Ukraine.
It is still unclear how and whether a lasting peace can be achieved in Ukraine. In Germany, however, the question of the involvement of the Bundeswehr in peacekeepers is already causing controversy.
Merz sparks outcry over possible German military involvement to defend Ukraine
Even if the deployment of German troops remains hypothetical, the mere mention of it was enough to polarize a country deeply rooted in pacifist culture. For the Social Democrats, coalition partners of the conservative chancellor, any involvement of the Bundeswehr would be inconceivable without American participation.
Ukraine needs security guarantees against Russia in the event of a peace. Bundeswehr soldiers could be involved in it. The advance is bold, yet it is correct.
JU boss Johannes Winkel demands clear security guarantees for Ukraine and also brings a Bundeswehr deployment into play. The debate shares the Union.
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