Merz named the condition for sending peacekeepers from Germany to Ukraine.

Friedrich Merz calls for agreement with Russia for peacekeeping mission in Ukraine

Friedrich Merz, leader of the German opposition party CDU and a potential candidate for the position of federal chancellor, expressed his opinion on the possibility of deploying a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

According to a report from the famous German publication Die Zeit, Merz outlined key conditions for such an initiative, the main one being obtaining consent from the Russian Federation.

Merz emphasized that Germany is ready to assist in participating in a peacekeeping operation in Ukraine, but it must comply with international legal norms and have the appropriate mandate. He stressed the necessity of reaching a consensus with Moscow, as without it, such peacekeeping operations may be ineffective and lead to escalation of the conflict.

'If a peace agreement is reached and Ukraine requires security guarantees, we can discuss this only with a clear mandate in accordance with international law. Right now I do not see one. I would like such a mandate to be provided in consensus with Russia, not in conflict,' said the CDU representative.

These statements became particularly relevant as the current federal chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, faces significant declining support ahead of the early parliamentary elections, which substantially complicates his chances for re-election.

Meanwhile, the Social Democratic Party of Germany, Scholz's political force, plans to include in its election program provisions for refusing to supply Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, stating that this could embroil Berlin and NATO in a conflict situation.