German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called for unity in supporting Ukraine and emphasized NATO's determination to stand up to Russia. He did so on Thursday in Münster during the ceremonial presentation of the Westphalian Peace Prize to the North Atlantic Alliance. STVR (Minúta po minúte) ↗
Merz described Russia as an adversary and an imperialist aggressor. According to him, Europe must not allow itself to be intimidated by Russian hybrid attacks and must be prepared to respond quickly and decisively. At the same time, the Chancellor stated that Germany wants to establish stable and predictable relations with Russia at an appropriate time. Welt ↗
According to Merz, it is necessary to preserve unity within NATO, in Europe, and within Germany itself. He also responded to the growing support for the far-right Alternative for Germany party, which questions the unified stance toward Moscow. The Chancellor rejected claims that the alliance is losing relevance and noted that honoring the military organization might surprise some people. teraz.sk ↗
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned of Moscow's efforts to divide allies and weaken their support for Ukraine. He does not expect a direct Russian offensive against the alliance, but warned of possible hostile hybrid attacks. According to him, allies must remain calm and continue their current course. El Mundo ↗
The statements by the German Chancellor and the NATO chief signal the continuation of a joint approach toward Russia and support for Ukraine. At the same time, they leave open the possibility of a future restoration of predictable relations between Berlin and Moscow.
Merz warns of Russian attacks and calls for NATO unity
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Merz vyzdvihol jednotu NATO voči Rusku a odmietol tvrdenia AfD
teraz.sk
| 19:37 01.10.
„Wir wollen zu geeigneter Zeit stabile, berechenbare Beziehungen zu Russland“, sagt Merz
Welt
| 21:25 01.10.
Merz poslal Moskve tvrdý odkaz: Európu nezlomíte, na ruské útoky príde odpoveď
kultura.pravda.sk
| 17:45 01.10.
Nato mit Westfälischem Friedenspreis ausgezeichnet
WDR Nachrichten
| 20:45 01.10.
Mark Rutte: Sich nicht von Moskau spalten lassen
WDR Nachrichten
| 21:14 01.10.
Merz, 'siamo pronti a reagire a nuovi attacchi come a Lipsia'
ANSA
| 18:04 01.10.
Nemecký kancelár Friedrich Merz vyzval na jednotu v podpore Ukrajiny v rámci NATO,
STVR (Minúta po minúte)
| 20:05 01.10.
Nenecháme se znejistit hybridními útoky Ruska, prohlásil německý kancléř Merz
idnes.cz
| 18:57 01.10.
Rutte no espera una ofensiva rusa contra la OTAN, pero sí que haya "ataques hostiles" híbridos: "El Kremlin intenta empujarnos a dejar de ayudar a Ucrania"
El Mundo
| 18:03 01.10.
Westfälischer Friedenspreis : »Wanken wir in Deutschland, dann wankt Europa«
Die Zeit
| 20:37 01.10.
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