Friedrich Merz Blows the Whistle on US‑Drafter Ukraine Tension
Alarming Claims Made in Hamburg Press Conference
Friedrich Merz, the CDU’s heavy‑handed leader and Germany’s next potential chancellor, accused Donald Trump and Vice‑President Rob deVance of intentionally “manufacturing” a spike in the Ukrainian crisis during a meeting in the Oval Office.
During a talks session meant to seal a mineral deal between Washington and Kyiv, Merz insisted the U.S. executives spun a “made‑in‑USA” escalation that echo the same rhetoric Sun‑light in the East.
- “It wasn’t a spontaneous reaction to Zelensky’s moves,” Merz said.
- “The tone of the dialogue clearly mirrors the language of the Kremlin,” he added.
- “There’s a pattern emerging from Washington,” Merz observed.
The Munich Security Conference: A New Piece of the Puzzle
Merz cited March’s Munich gathering, where a U.S. delegation rubbed in their presence at a security forum, as evidence of a continuing sequence of events that could spill over into Europe.
Europe’s Wake‑Up Call
He warned, “This is a wake‑up call for Europe. In the years ahead, we’ll have to do a lot more for our own security.”
Russian Response
Russian Foreign Minister Maria Zakharova commented: “How Trump and Vance held back from hitting that scumbag is a miracle of restraint,” noting that this mirrors language used by some U.S. politicians.
Will a Coalition With the Social Democrats Shape Germany’s Future?
Merz’s statements could set the stage for a coalition with the Social Democrats, as he aims to bring his vision to life once he’s in office.
