Merz Axes Putin Chat: New Weapons Ahead, Tougher Sanctions on the Horizon
Chancellor Merz categorically declines initiating a conversation with Putin at the present moment.
Wanna know why Chancellor Friedrich Merz ain't fond of picking up the phone and chatting with ol' Vladimir Putin right now? You betcha!
In an interview with the "Sueddeutsche Zeitung," Merz admitted he ain't keen on taking Putin's call, thanks to recent bombings in Ukraine. After Putin bombed a hospital post-Scholz's last chat with him, Merz reckons he'd best steer clear for a while.
When asked about Trump's chill with Putin, Merz noted the US President is gradually turning colder and more critical. Merz thinks it's all part of the process, and there's a unified European opinion on the whole darn war—and ol' Trump's catching on, too.
As for fresh US sanctions against Russia, Merz ain't spillin' all the beans. But he did say there's some heavy debate brewing in the US Senate, and POTUS has the last say on the matter. Merz's aimin' to make sure ol' Europe and the US land a one-two punch with sharper sanctions.
Oh, and remember that joint project Merz's coverin' with Ukraine to cook up some new long-range weapons? Yep, that suggests Merz's been supportin' Ukraine in their quest to beef up their defense capabilities.
Sources:- ntv.de- [1] (Enrichment Data: Not included due to content exceeding input limit)
- Amidst the escalating war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, Chancellor Friedrich Merz is hesitant to entertain a phone call from President Vladimir Putin, citing recent bombings as a deterrent, following their last discussion.
- In the realm of politics and policy-and-legislation, Merz is advocating for tougher sanctions against Moscow, aiming to coordinate general-news-worthy united European and US action against Russia, especially in the context of ongoing debates in the US Senate about fresh US sanctions.
