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Photo - ©Sandro Halank, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated on July 13 that security guarantees for Ukraine will be discussed by Kyiv and its partners without Russia's participation. Merz ruled out Russia's involvement in discussions regarding security guarantees for Ukraine.
Consensus
- Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor, stated that Russia will not participate in discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine.
- The discussion of security guarantees for Ukraine will be conducted by Ukraine and its partners without Russian involvement.
- The statement was made following a meeting of the 'coalition of willing' in Paris.
- Russia's embassy in Germany criticized Berlin's position, accusing it of increasing confrontation with Russia.
Points of divergence
- Dmitry Peskov stated that Merz's declaration reflects the 'dead-end nature' of Europe's position and claimed that discussing security guarantees without Russia is impossible. — vm
- On June 16, Merz had previously said that Europe was ready to negotiate with Russia for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, contradicting the current stance. — vm
- Merz did not specify Germany's role in the negotiation process and left it up to the German government and Bundestag. — vesti
- Merz stated that Ukraine is ready to end the war, but peace depends on President Putin’s decision, and Europe will continue pressuring Moscow. — kommerant
Coverage (4 sources)
- Merz Excludes Russia from Discussions on Ukraine Security Guarantees — РИАМО
- Peskov: Merkel's statement reveals the 'dead end' of European positions — Вечерняя Москва
- Merz proposes Ukraine negotiations without Russia's participation — Вести
- Merts excludes Russia from discussion on security guarantees for Ukraine — Коммерсантъ