Meinung: Germany's New Chancellor: Merz's Spontaneity Could Get Him in Trouble on the International Stage
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In a recent interview, political figure Merz stated that there would be no range restrictions for weapons supplied to Ukraine, allowing them to attack military positions inside Russia. This statement sparked confusion as Germany had previously limited such assistance. The subsequent visit of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy clarified that Germany plans to help Ukraine develop long-range weapon systems in the future, but Merz appeared unaware of this development during the interview. The lack of clarity raised questions about communication surrounding Germany's military support policy towards Ukraine.
During an interview, Merz declared no range restrictions for Ukraine’s weapons, suggesting they could strike targets inside Russia, but this was confusing and unexpected.
Germany has refrained from supplying Ukraine with weapons that could target Russia. Merz's comments sparked speculation about a shift in this policy.
Read at Spiegel
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