Germany’s Merz warns war in Ukraine may last ‘many more months’ despite efforts to end it
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (pictured) taking part in a press briefing in France on Aug 29.
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- Friedrich Merz believes the Russia-Ukraine war could last "many more months," despite international efforts for peace.
- Merz stated he has "no illusions" about a quick end to the war and promised continued support for Ukraine.
- Merz said Putin is unwilling to meet Zelensky and has set "downright unacceptable" preconditions, hindering negotiations.
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TOULON, France – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Aug 29 that Russia’s war in Ukraine could go on for “many more months” despite recent US-led efforts to bring it to an end.
Speaking alongside French President Emmanuel Macron in the city of Toulon, France, Mr Merz said he had “no illusions” about the prospects of a swift conclusion to the war, and vowed that “we will not abandon Ukraine”.
Mr Merz said he was “not surprised” at the Kremlin’s continued stalling
“It is part of this Russian president’s strategy,” he said.
“Earlier this week, it became clear to me that President Putin is unwilling to meet with President Zelensky and has set preconditions that are downright unacceptable”.
Mr Merz also said keeping Ukraine’s allies united in the so-called “coalition of the willing”
