Friedrich Merz, leader of the opposition party CDU in Germany, said that if he is elected chancellor of Germany, he will issue an ultimatum to Russia on Ukraine.
This was reported by URA-Inform with reference to the German publication Stern.
In his interview with the aforementioned press service, Merz emphasized that he is ready to take tough measures if Russia fails to comply with the ceasefire conditions within 24 hours, including handing over Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine and allowing their use.
The current chancellor Germany's Olaf Scholz is currently refusing to supply these missiles, citing fears of the country being drawn into the conflict.
Against the backdrop of these disagreements, Scholz increasingly emphasizes the need for a negotiation process to end the war. Moreover, there are no other alternatives from Germany and its Unfortunately, no official representatives have been received.
Meanwhile, Biden is preparing a new proposal to Trump on Ukraine.