Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries affected
Friedrich Merz: “Wars cannot be ended by major powers over the heads of the countries affected”
On the recordNovember 22, 2025
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Friedrich Merz
Christian Democratic Union
Editor's note · Context
Merz emphasized the need for robust guarantees for Kyiv during the G20 summit discussions.
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