The candidate for chancellor of Germany from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Friedrich Merz, said that he would be ready to issue a 24-hour ultimatum to Russia. He spoke about this in an interviewStern.
According to the politician, he will demand a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. Moscow will be given 24 hours for this. If this ultimatum is not fulfilled, Merz will supply Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv and lift the ban on striking deep into Russian territory with long-range weapons.
Previously, current German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the “right time” for a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon come. The politician noted that such a conversation should be preceded by numerous contacts that he has been involved in for a long time.
According to the politician, he will demand a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. Moscow will be given 24 hours for this. If this ultimatum is not fulfilled, Merz will supply Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv and lift the ban on striking deep into Russian territory with long-range weapons.
Previously, current German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the “right time” for a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon come. The politician noted that such a conversation should be preceded by numerous contacts that he has been involved in for a long time.
