🇩🇪 Merz Demands Russian Ceasefire, Announces €1bn Aid German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that dialogue with Putin is possible only after a ceasefire. He emphasized the necessity of continued arms supplies to Ukraine for European stability. New Military Package Merz announced a new aid package worth €1 billion, including long-range weapons and strike drones, plus €350 million for energy sector support. Diplomatic Stalemate During his visit to Kiev, Merz and Zelensky failed to reach an agreement on Ukraine's EU accession prospects. Russian Response The Russian MoD warned that strikes on military-industrial complexes in Kiev will intensify following Zelensky's threats against Russian infrastructure. @Slavyangrad