German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has supported US President Donald Trump's resolution on the continued provide of weapons to Ukraine.
Supply: BBC, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: On 17 July, Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a brand new Anglo-German treaty that features a dedication to help one another within the occasion of an armed assault.
Following the signing, they held a press convention throughout which Merz praised Trump after the US chief introduced he would ship weapons to Ukraine by means of NATO.
The German chancellor believes it will enhance stress on Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin to lastly enter peace talks.
"Europe and america are pulling in the identical path right here," Merz added.
Background:
- On 14 July, Trump introduced an settlement between the US and NATO beneath which US arms equipped to Ukraine will likely be financed by European allies.
- Trump additionally introduced that further Patriot air defence techniques will likely be despatched to Ukraine.
- Trump’s plan that Europe should buy US weapons for Ukraine got here as a shock to no less than some European allies, and it stays unsure who will provide Patriot techniques.
- In the meantime, Supreme Allied Commander Europe Alexus Grynkewich acknowledged that the defence alliance is making ready the fast deployment of further Patriot air defence techniques in Ukraine.
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