German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Western troops, if deployed on the territory of Ukraine, will respond in the event of another Russian attack. According to him, this is not a symbolic presence, but a real deterrent mechanism.
Germany's position
At the same time Merz left the question open Germany's direct involvement in such peacekeeping or security forces. The Chancellor stressed that final decisions have not yet been made and require political consensus.
«Coalition of the willing»
According to the Chancellor, the so-called «coalition of the willing» includes not only European countries, but also Canada and Australia, This indicates a broader international format of possible security guarantees for Ukraine.
Context.
The statement comes amid discussions between the allies on post-war security model for Ukraine, In particular, the possible deployment of international forces as an element of deterrence against Russia in the event of a peace agreement.
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