🇩🇪 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that achieving true and lasting peace in Ukraine is possible only through increased pressure on russia, as putin recognizes only the “language of force.”
Source: Censor.NET
⚔️ Merz emphasized that although all parties should desire a ceasefire, russia continues its aggressive actions despite repeated Ukrainian proposals for a truce.
❌ “This is not the peace we seek. And this is not the peace Ukraine wants,” the Chancellor stressed.
💪 He added that democratic countries must respond to putin with a tough stance, as he understands only strength.
🇪🇺 In this context, Merz announced that the European Union has already prepared the 18th package of sanctions against russia.