Germany's Merz voices against 'dictated peace' over Ukraine

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Tuesday, December 02, 2025

02/12/2025

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attends a joint press conference with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk during the German-Polish government consultations at the Chancellery in Berlin, Germany on Dec 1. (AP)

BERLIN, Dec 2, (Xinhua): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said Germany stands against any "dictated peace" over the heads of Ukraine. Merz made the remarks during a joint press conference with visiting Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Berlin.

"No decision about Ukraine and Europe without Ukrainians and without Europeans," Merz said during the press conference, adding that Germany and its allies aim to continue supporting Ukraine and bring Moscow to the negotiating table.

Merz noted that recent discussions in Geneva had led to initial progress toward a peace plan, adding that Germany is in constant contact with Ukraine and the United States at the level of advisors. Tusk also voiced support for Ukraine, noting efforts by Poland and Germany to jointly strengthen the security of Europe.