Friedrich Merz’s statement on support for Ukraine and Russian threats

At an economic forum held in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Ukraine's capitulation or unconditional surrender is ruled out because it would mean the capitulation of all allies. According to Merz, providing aid to Ukraine is not aimed at prolonging the war. At the same time, imedinews and interpressnews note that, according to the Chancellor, Germany and its European allies are ready for negotiations with Russia at any time. 1TV+3

Merz emphasized that his main concern at the moment is not the economic situation or issues related to the US and China, but Russia's influence on German society. According to the Chancellor, the greatest threat to Germany is Russian disinformation, hybrid attacks, and acts of sabotage. 1TV+3

imedinews and interpressnews report that, according to Merz, such attacks happen daily and their significance is not being properly assessed in the country. Furthermore, according to imedinews, Merz accused Moscow of striking at the political order established after the "Cold War". Imedi+1