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German chancellor pledges security guarantees for Ukraine

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Michaela Kuefner | Nicole Frölich both in Berlin, Germany
December 17, 2025

Addressing German parliament, Chancellor Friedrich Merz hinted at a potential deployment of German armed forces to Ukraine. He warned that peace with Russia must not come at the expense of Ukrainian territory or European stability.

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