Merz called on Russia to negotiate: it cannot win the war against Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is incapable of winning the war against Ukraine and must begin negotiations on a ceasefire along the current front line.
According to him, ending the war depends on the Kremlin, and Vladimir Putin must agree to a negotiation process.
Merz also emphasized that Russia remains a direct threat to NATO countries. He accused Moscow of violating the airspace of Alliance member states, carrying out hybrid cyberattacks, and conducting sabotage against undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea.
The chancellor noted that the Baltic states were among the first to recognize the scale of the Russian threat, and their approach to defense policy serves as an example for other allies.
Merz specifically highlighted the contributions of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in supporting Ukraine, emphasizing that in terms of aid as a percentage of GDP, these countries surpass Germany.
Source: Ukrinform.
According to a new study, the overwhelming majority of Russian citizens support ending the war against Ukraine as soon as possible, which is the highest figure since the start of the full-scale invasion.
In addition, according to the Russian Public Opinion Foundation (FOM), Russians’ level of trust in Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has dropped to 69%—the lowest figure since the start of the full-scale war against Ukraine.
