German Chancellor Merz: Europe cannot pressure Putin to end the war.

According to inkorr.com: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed doubts about Europe's ability to effectively pressure Vladimir Putin to end the war with Ukraine. He believes that European countries are not fulfilling their role on the world stage properly, which hinders them from protecting their own interests.

'Europeans do not play the role in the world that they actually want to play and that they should play to ensure proper protection of their interests.'

Merz also noted that Europe relies on support from the United States in its confrontation with Russia. He emphasized that the international isolation of Russia is complicated by new ties with countries such as China, India, and Brazil.

Despite this, the chancellor noted improvements in European solidarity and support. He stressed the importance of efforts aimed at ensuring security in the region, especially in light of the escalating situation in eastern Ukraine.

International Meetings in Paris

Currently, important international meetings dedicated to the situation in Ukraine are taking place in Paris. During these negotiations, an agreement has been reached to send military contingents to support Ukraine on the naval and aerial fronts.

In his statement, Chancellor Merz emphasized the difficulties Europe faces in the context of the conflict with Russia, but at the same time expressed some hope for improvement in the situation and support for Ukraine from Europe.

The events unfolding in Paris indicate an intensification of international efforts in the context of the war in Ukraine. The agreement to send military contingents could become an important step in increasing military support for Ukraine, which is critically important in the current tense situation. The combined efforts of Europe and the United States could also strengthen the positions of countries in confronting aggression from Russia.