German leader Friedrich Merz expressed his indignation after the statement of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen about military security guarantees for Ukraine. First of all, the issue was the deployment of a foreign contingent.
Points of attention
- Merz's stance aligns with German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius, who opposes public discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine.
- The statement highlights the complexities involved in the potential deployment of peacekeepers and showcases differing opinions within the German leadership.
Merz voiced his position
The German Chancellor drew attention to the fact that official Brussels is not responsible for decisions regarding military support for Ukraine.
He reiterated once again that there are no specific plans to deploy troops in Ukraine — "at least in Germany."
According to Friedrich Merz, a decision on long-term security guarantees can only be made after a truce or peace agreement is concluded.
Even so, the German Chancellor reportedly had "significant reservations" about the deployment of German troops and reiterated that this must be approved by the German parliament.
According to Merz, the introduction of foreign troops into Ukraine will also depend on the type of agreement concluded with the aggressor country, the Russian Federation.
There are still many, many obstacles to overcome, perhaps over a fairly long period of time.
Friedrich Merz
Chancellor of Germany
It is worth noting that this statement actually duplicates the position of German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius.
The latter recently stated that he considers it wrong to publicly discuss possible security guarantees for Ukraine.
