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Video. German Chancellor Merz 'mentally preparing' for long war in Ukraine

Updated: 01/09/2025 - 11:13 GMT+2

Speaking in an interview on Sunday with German public broadcaster ZDF, Merz said he has not lost hope about the ceasefire or peace talks but “harbours no illusions".

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