Merz pledges ongoing German support for Ukraine in Bundestag address

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledges ongoing support for Ukraine against Russia in a major address to the Bundestag. He emphasizes the importance of a just and lasting peace that considers Germany's security interests, supporting Kiev's efforts to secure peace. Germany is strengthening NATO's eastern flank to counter Russia's escalation, while advocating for negotiations involving Ukraine, Russia, the US, and Europe for a sustainable peace.