Merz Warns of More Russian Hybrid Attacks as He Reaffirms Support for Ukraine
Merz said Germany will keep backing Ukraine as officials warn Russia is stepping up drone and cyber pressure.
- On Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accepted the Westphalian Peace Prize in Münster, warning that Russia's hybrid attacks pose a significant threat to NATO and European security.
- Four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Merz argued that continued German support is essential to prevent an "imposed peace" and destabilization of Europe.
- Domestically, a three-month fuel tax cut took effect Wednesday, lowering prices by 16.7 cents per liter, while Berlin politicians from the Left Party, the Greens, and the Social Democrats began coalition talks.
- Despite a Constitutional Court ruling, the government rejected all 25 Afghan asylum cases examined, while Poland extended border controls with Germany until March 30 next year.
- Defense industry tensions mount as Dutch defense and shipbuilding conglomerate Damen seeks about $5.30 billion from the German government over a cancelled frigate project, straining military rebuilding plans.
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Mertz warned of new hybrid attacks by Russia and pledged support for UkraineFriedrich Mertz stated that Germany was preparing for new hybrid attacks by Russia. He promised to support Ukraine on the eve of the harsh winters.
Merz warns of more Russian hybrid attacks as he reaffirms support for Ukraine
Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned on Thursday that Germany faced more hybrid attacks from Russia as he pledged to continue support for Ukraine ahead of what is likely to be its harshest winter since the start of Russia's invasion in 2022.
Chancellor Merz gives a speech in Münster within the framework of the Westphalian Peace Prize. In doing so, he warns against diminishing Ukraine's aid and absolves the AfD.
GERMAN Chancellor Merz warns of new Russian hybrid attacks and promises continued aid to Ukraine ahead of a harsh winter, rejecting criticism from the right-wing AfD.
Chancellor reaffirms Ukraine's support for the Peace Prize award ceremony to NATO +++ CDU politician Bareiß leaves Bundestag budget committee +++ Left, Green and SPD in Berlin lead preliminary talks on possible government formation +++ all developments in the live blog
Friedrich Merz is under pressure, and so is his Ukraine policy. At the award ceremony of the Westphalian Peace Prize in Münster, he once again tries to defend them against critics.
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