Merz accused the Russians: ‘You endanger Europe safety. You are a threat ‘

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is visited by Lithuania, accused Russia on Thursday for endangering « security in Europe ». In Lithuania, Merz attends to arrange the German armored brigade in order to strengthen the Eastern NATO wing.

« Russia, like this we look at today, is a threat to all of us. We protect ourselves against this threat and that is why we are here today, » Merz said in the presence of Lithuanian President Gitanas Naiseda.

« Aggressive Russian revisionism is not only threatened by the security and territorial integrity of Ukraine, but also our common security in Europe, » he added.

The German Chancellor said that anyone who causes NATO must know that the defensive alliance is ready and that they will jointly defend every pedal of the territory.

Merz emphasized the will of Germany to « send a signal » to the rest of NATO members: « We immediately invest in our safety with determination. »

Deep Pacific after the end of World War II, Germany, under the guidance of Merz, intends to significantly increase its defensive consumption.

His government is determined to significantly increase the extracts for defense and fulfill the goal of NATO to be discussed and advocated by US President Donald Trump-increasing the separation for defense to five percent of GDP by 2032.

« Together with our partners, we are determined to defend the NATO territory from every aggression. The safety of our Baltic allies is our security, » said Merz.

Asked about the achievement of peace in Ukraine, Merz replied that « there is no need to have an illusion of a quick solution. »

He said that he hoped that an opportunity would open up to interrupt fire and peace negotiations, but that it was a process that had yet to begin and could take weeks and months.

« We stand firmly against Ukraine, as Europeans, we act as a team with the United States as much as possible, » the German chancellor added.

Moscow continues to resist the pressures of the west regarding the establishment of an emergency and unconditional ceasefire.