Friedrich Merz believes that it is time to stop fearing the Kremlin's nuclear threats.
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has proposed issuing an ultimatum to force the Russians to stop bombing Ukrainian civilians.
In his speech at a Bundestag meeting, published on the X network, the politician proposes giving dictator Putin 24 hours to stop the terror. In case of the Kremlin's refusal, Merz considers it necessary to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons, including Taurus missiles, the supply of which is ruled out by the head of government, Olaf Scholz. that is tied behind his back.” He also called on Scholz “to overcome the fear of nuclear threats and finally stop the cruelty in Ukraine, without repeating the mistakes made in 2014.”
According to polls, the CDU is the leader in the electoral sympathies of Germans. If the party wins the elections held next year, Friedrich Merz has a high chance of heading the government.
- Germany promises to provide Ukraine with an aid package worth 1.4 billion euros by the end of the year. li>