Merz Leads High-Level Rally to Boost Ukraine Ceasefire Push
Aggressively working to expeditiously terminate the Ukraine conflict: Merz's commitment - Expedite: Efforts to Cease the Ukraine Conflict Immediately
In a joint mission to Kyiv, eyewitnesses (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/world/europe/merz-kyiv-ukraine-visit.html) say Merz, alongside Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Donald Tusk, sent a clear message to Russia: they're committed to doing "whatever it takes" to put a swift end to the ongoing war.
Addressing the media at a press conference, Merz, the German leader, underscored their united front, emphasizing, "[We] won't back down until this war is over." The European veterans, along with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressed their eagerness to make "every effort" to negotiate a resolution, expressing gratitude for former US President Donald Trump's support for their cause.
"The American President has fully endorsed our initiative," beamed an optimistic Merz. He added that the group was dedicating their resources to persuading Russia to adopt a prolonged ceasefire, rather than repeatedly setting new conditions for a truce.
In response to potential Russian intransigence, Merz asserted that the alliance would "hold strong," defending Ukraine and increasing sanctions on Russia. Aligning with most EU member states and the so-called 'coalition of the willing,' Merz warned that they would continue to tighten the screws on Russian economy if needed.
Raising awareness about the gravity of the conflict, Merz asserted that it represented a "flagrant violation of international law" and was "exclusively instigated by Russia." With Germany's fundamental obligation to uphold peace in Europe, Merz was adamant that the conflict must be extinguished swiftly. Once achieved, Germany, in collaboration with Ukraine, NATO, and the European Union, would work tirelessly to sustain peace and ensure Ukraine thrives in a democratic environment.
- Friedrich Merz
- Ukraine
- Russia
- CDU
- Kyiv
- Emmanuel Macron (at Kyiv)
- Keir Starmer (at Kyiv)
- Donald Tusk (at Kyiv)
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy
- Donald Trump (supporting initiative)
- France
- United Kingdom
- Moscow
- Friedrich Merz, along with Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Donald Tusk, met in Kyiv as part of a high-level rally to support a ceasefire in the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- Merz, the German leader, emphasized that the group was committed to making every effort to negotiate an end to the war and was grateful for Donald Trump's support.
- The alliance led by Merz, including Ukraine, NATO, and the European Union, plans to increase sanctions on Russia if necessary, if Russia continues to be intransigent.
- Merz declared that the conflict in Ukraine, which he considers a flagrant violation of international law, must be remedied promptly, and Germany will work with its partners to sustain peace and ensure Ukraine's democratic prosperity.
