Zelenskyy thanks Merz and praises sanctions against Russia

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First seen: Sep 2, 2026, 1:01 PM UTCUpdated: Sep 2, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and praised sanctions against Russia. The headline indicates diplomatic support but no new binding measure.

SO WHAT?

Continued European backing affects the trajectory and external support of the Russia-Ukraine war.

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spiegel.dede

Ukraine-Krieg: Wolodymyr Selenskyj lobt Friedrich Merz für Sanktionskurs

Sep 2, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

berliner-zeitung.dede

Silvia Dronsch im Interview: Keine Entschuldigung von Merz, dafür Polizei vor der Haustür

Sep 2, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC

finanzen.netde

Selenskyj spricht Merz Dank aus und lobt Sanktionen

Sep 2, 2026, 1:02 PM UTC

finanznachrichten.dede

Selenskyj spricht Merz Dank aus und lobt Sanktionen

Sep 2, 2026, 1:01 PM UTC