German Chancellor Merz warns of humanitarian energy crisis in Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of a humanitarian energy catastrophe in Ukraine due to Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure. He emphasized that Russia's actions bear the hallmarks of war crimes, and lasting peace is only possible with effective security guarantees for Ukraine.
Ukraine is on the verge of a humanitarian energy catastrophe due to intensified Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure. This was stated by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a letter to the CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups, the text of which was obtained by Reuters, writes UNN.
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According to the Chancellor, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin shows no intention of a ceasefire in the fourth year of the full-scale invasion. Instead, the Kremlin ordered the largest attacks on vital infrastructure in Ukrainian cities throughout the war. Merz emphasized that such actions by the Russian leadership bear the hallmarks of war crimes, as they are directed against the civilian population during the winter period.
The German government continues to insist on the need to end hostilities. At the same time, Friedrich Merz emphasized that lasting peace is possible only if Ukraine is provided with effective security guarantees. This refers to clear commitments from the United States of America and European partners, which should prevent renewed aggression in the future.