{"id":10218,"date":"2026-02-19T10:39:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T08:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/?p=10218"},"modified":"2026-02-19T10:39:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T08:39:14","slug":"mertc-shvydke-zakinchennia-viiny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukrmedia.news\/en\/politics\/mertc-shvydke-zakinchennia-viiny\/","title":{"rendered":"Merz names the main condition for ending the war"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mertz: There are few chances for a quick end to the war through negotiations<\/h2>\n

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz<\/strong> said that a quick end to the war in Ukraine through negotiations seems unlikely. He said this while commenting on the prospects for a diplomatic settlement.<\/p>\n

Assessment of the situation<\/h3>\n

According to the German Chancellor, the current dynamics of the fighting and the positions of the parties do not indicate a close compromise.<\/p>\n

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\u00abIn my opinion, this war will only end when one of the two sides is exhausted, either militarily or economically,\u00bb Mertz explained.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What this means for Europe<\/h3>\n

This assessment reflects a growing understanding among European policymakers that war can have long-term nature<\/strong> and will demand it:<\/p>\n

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    long-term military support for Ukraine;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    the resilience of European economies to protracted conflict;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Increased sanctions and political pressure on Russia.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Context.<\/h3>\n

    Discussions about possible negotiations continue in parallel with the fighting and diplomatic contacts between international partners.<\/p>\n

    At the same time, many Western leaders emphasise that the conditions for peace must guarantee security of Ukraine<\/strong> and stability in Europe, not just a temporary ceasefire.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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