Merz and Selenskyj: ceasefire and massive support for Ukraine!

Merz and Selenskyj: ceasefire and massive support for Ukraine!

Berlin, Deutschland - On May 28, 2025, an important meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj took place in Berlin. The focus of the talks was the military support of Ukraine and the urgent need for an armistice. Merz emphasized that Germany had to increase the pressure on Russia in order to promote the aggressive warfare of Moscow's weaknesses and negotiations. In this context, Merz excluded the use of the Baltic Sea pipeline Nord Stream 2 for gas deliveries from Russia, a measure that is part of a wider strategy for the isolation of Russia. This was reported by the Frankfurter Rundschau .

Selenskyj pointed out the continuous attacks of Russia and called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. The Ukrainian President criticized Putin's politics, which in his opinion is supposed to prevent a return to peace. At a joint press conference after the meeting, Selenskyj Germany thanked for the support and emphasized the close cooperation between the two governments.

military support and new agreements

The two statesmen also discussed the opportunities for further military support for Ukraine. Merz announced that Germany intended to expand military cooperation, including new agreements on weapons production. Among other things, the support includes the possibility of delivering Taurus marching aircraft to Ukraine, whereby Chancellor's head Thorsten Frei did not exclude this, although he did not want to comment on speculation. This was reported by n-tv

Current reports draw an image of intensive military conflicts on the front, with Russian armed forces increasingly carrying drone attacks and rocket attacks on Ukraine. Experts warn of an already ongoing major Russian offensive in Donbass, where the situation remains tense. A map of the Institute for the Study of War shows the changing front processes and the intensive fighting. These developments underline the need for a quick political solution to prevent further suffering, as the Zeit reports.

In addition, intelligence reports on the situation within Russia and possible modernizations from nuclear weapons base points are worrying. Merz 'Chief Diplomat, Foreign Minister WadePhul, travels to Washington to further strengthen the pressure on Russia and international cooperation.

The economic future of Ukraine

As part of the bilateral exchange, the economic future prospects of Ukraine was also discussed. Merz announced that they provide financial support for projects such as Starlink satellites to strengthen Ukraine's digital infrastructure during the conflict. This measure could not only improve military communication, but also support the civilian population and facilitate everyday life in the regions affected by war.

Overall, the meeting in Berlin illustrated the ongoing solidarity of Germany with Ukraine and the endeavor to intensify the cooperation in order to promote peace in the region. Both heads of state confirmed their commitment to find a permanent solution to the conflict and to relieve the suffering of the civilian population.