Germany's Merz: Ukraine may concede land to secure peace and EU path
TL;DR
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukraine might have to cede territory to reach a peace deal with Russia, adding Zelensky would need a referendum majority and to frame concessions as opening the way to Europe. He also stressed Ukraine’s EU accession should have a clear roadmap, but cautioned that joining by 2027–2028 is unlikely. The report notes Russia occupies about 20% of Ukrainian land, Hungary has blocked some EU negotiation clusters, and momentum could return after political shifts in Europe.
- Ukraine may have to accept territorial losses, Germany's Merz says The Kyiv Independent
- Merz suggests Ukraine may have to accept territorial loss to help pave way for EU membership Reuters
- Merz suggests Ukraine’s EU bid may depend on territorial concessions Euronews.com
- Ukraine war latest: German chancellor suggests Ukraine may cede territory to secure peace, EU path The Kyiv Independent
- Zelensky sees Ukraine joining EU as part of a peace deal Yahoo
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