Weapon suspension in Ukraine. The new German Chancellor has no illusions. “There is no quick solution”
– We have no illusions. There is no quick solution – said Merz at a press conference in Vilnius, where he participated in the inauguration of the new German Brigade in Lithuania. “It's a process that has just begun and can take many weeks or even months,” he added.
Confirming the further military support of Germany for Ukraine, Merz emphasized that his government was actively striving for a diplomatic solution. “We really don't lose any possible opportunity to achieve a diplomatic solution,” he said. – However, we know that This will not be achieved in a short time.
His comments appeared after the last round of talks between Kiev and Moscow – with the participation of Turkey – which did not bring significant progress towards achieving peace. The parties only undertaken to replace 1000 prisoners of war.
Ukrainian officials pressed on immediate suspension of weapons, while Russia set the conditions that Kiev found unacceptable.
Merz also drew attention to the importance of the unity of the Western, saying that cooperation with EU partners and contacts with American legislators would remain crucial for the German strategy.
“It is also in the interest of America that we would continue our cooperation,” said the German Chancellor, adding that his talks with members of the US Congress showed broad support for further transatlantic cooperation.
