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Merz ruled out normalization of relations with Putin

Thu, 02/19/2026 - 18:22

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On February 19, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz assessed normalization of relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin as almost impossible.

"I have little hope. <...> I think it's almost impossible," he said in an interview with Rheinpfalz.

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