Archive · 27 Nov 2025
Germany's Merz: Ukraine Needs Strong Army Post-Peace Deal
Germany's leader, Friedrich Merz, said that Ukraine will need a strong army and security guarantees from its partners even after a peace deal with Russia.
He mentioned that these guarantees are being discussed with the U.S. and Ukraine.
Merz also said that Ukraine should not be forced to give up any of its territory.
European countries have suggested that Ukraine should have up to 800,000 soldiers in its army.
It is too early to talk about sending international troops to Ukraine.
Ukraine needs strong armed forces and security guarantees after any peace deal with Russia.
Security guarantees are being discussed with the U.S. and Ukraine.
The most important guarantee is a well-equipped Ukrainian army.
European countries suggest an upper limit of 800,000 soldiers for Ukraine.
Ukraine should not be forced to accept territorial concessions.
- Who
- Friedrich Merz, German Chancellor
- What
- Ukraine needs strong armed forces and security guarantees after any peace deal with Russia
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Berlin, Germany
- Why
- To ensure Ukrainian security and prevent territorial concessions
- Speaker
- Friedrich Merz
- Event
- Press conference with Estonian counterpart
- Key Point
- Ukraine needs strong armed forces post-peace deal
- Security Guarantees
- Being discussed with U.S. and Ukraine
- Army Size Discussion
- Future target size of Ukrainian army under discussion
- European Stance
- Upper limit for Ukraine: 800,000 soldiers
- Territorial Concessions
- Ukraine should not be forced to accept