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Why does Germany support Ukraine?

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Germany supports Ukraine to uphold international borders, prevent changes by force, and protect both Ukrainian and European security interests. Germany also insists on European involvement in peace negotiations and seeks strong security guarantees for Ukraine.

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Euro leaders ready to support meeting between US, Ukraine and Russia

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  • European leaders express readiness to support a US-Ukraine-Russia summit.
  • Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial decisions are emphasized by the European Commission. 11s
  • The statement follows a meeting between Trump and Putin, and is supported by several EU countries. 22s
  • Leaders welcome efforts to end the conflict and insist Russia cannot block Ukraine's NATO aspirations. 34s
  • Ursula von der Leyen calls for strong security guarantees for Ukraine and Europe. 47s
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Euro leaders ready to support meeting between US, Ukraine and Russia
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Euronews
8 hours ago
Euro leaders ready to support meeting between US, Ukraine and Russia

Germany, along with other European nations, states that decisions on Ukraine's territory belong to Ukraine and that borders must not be changed by force.

Euro leaders ready to support meeting between US, Ukraine and Russia
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Euronews
8 hours ago
Euro leaders ready to support meeting between US, Ukraine and Russia

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says strong security guarantees are essential to protect Ukrainian and European vital security interests.

What can Germany expect from the Trump-Putin meeting?
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DW News
2 days ago
What can Germany expect from the Trump-Putin meeting?

Chancellor Merz hopes the US will work toward peace in Ukraine that protects both European and Ukrainian interests, promising full support if these are met.

What can Germany expect from the Trump-Putin meeting?
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DW News
2 days ago
What can Germany expect from the Trump-Putin meeting?

Germany insists Europe must be at the negotiating table and that talks should be preceded by a ceasefire to ensure fair representation for Ukrainian interests.

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