German Chancellor Tells Putin: 'We Will Not Surrender'
Thursday, 10 July 2025 () “We will not surrender.” With these words, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin during a keynote speech at the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in Rome. The remarks were part of a broader appeal for unity and determination among Western allies in the face of continued Russian aggression. At the close of his speech, Merz thanked Germany’s international partners for their support of Ukraine. He stated that he had two messages to deliver. “The first [message] is for Moscow and President Putin. The message is simple: we will not surrender,” the chancellor declared firmly.
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