Merkel: Refusing to send troops to Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany does not intend to deploy German troops in Ukraine, even after the end of the military conflict. According to a statement published by Bild, she does not consider sending a contingent to Ukraine. Instead, Merz proposed ensuring a possible ceasefire on Ukrainian territory by deploying troops to NATO countries bordering Ukraine. This approach is seen as a possible way to support peace without direct involvement of German forces in the conflict zone.

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Germany traditionally limits direct military involvement in conflicts and consistently pursues diplomatic solutions, maintaining a priority on neutrality regarding the Ukrainian conflict.