Merz reaffirms Germany's Ukraine support, rejects far-right's Russia stance

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany's support for Ukraine on Wednesday, distancing himself from the far-right, pro-Russian Alternative for Germany party following its state election win. Merz told lawmakers that supporting Ukraine is essential because it defends Germany's freedom, and accused AfD co-leader Alice Weidel of a "grotesque reversal of perpetrator and victim" for her pro-Russia stance and calls for peace negotiations. The chancellor rejected claims of German war propaganda, stating no one threatens Russia, and cited a recent explosives-laden drone found at Leipzig airport, blamed on Moscow, as adding urgency to the defense commitment.


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