Germany’s Future Military Role in Ukraine Dependent on US Involvement, Says German Chancellor Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that Germany’s decision on any future direct military involvement in Ukraine’s security guarantees will be influenced by the type and extent of the United States’ involvement, among other factors. Merz made the remarks during a virtual meeting of the Coalition of the Willing hosted by the French government yesterday, which gathered European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Europe is ready to make a decisive contribution of security guarantees to Ukraine once a negotiated solution is reached, reports quoted Merz as saying.
 
Germany focuses its efforts to enhance its role in financing, arming, and training the Ukrainian armed forces, he noted, adding that a decision on any direct military involvement by Germany would be considered at an appropriate time when the framework conditions are clear. He said the conditions include the nature and scale of involvement from the US and the outcome of the negotiation process.