Can Ukraine still count on Germany? | Berlin Briefing Podcast

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany's support for Ukraine is a matter of national interest. But with the AfD gaining ground, Berlin talking to Moscow again and pressure mounting across Europe, can Germany stay the course? This week on Berlin Briefing, Max Hofmann, Nina Haase, Michaela Küfner and Roman Goncharenko discuss whether Germany is finally regaining strategic momentum, what Russia hopes to achieve diplomatically, and whether Merz can keep German support for Ukraine intact despite growing political pressure at home. #dwgermanpolitics #dwberlinbriefing 00:00 Germany's Ukraine commitment under scrutiny 03:26 Merz draws a line against Russia 05:50 Why Germany is sending a message to Moscow 08:04 Germany's strategic case for supporting Ukraine 09:58 How the AfD is reshaping the Ukraine debate 14:02 Would Russia Stop targeting Germany if Berlin changed course? 18:33 Germany's East-West divide on Russia 20:16 Could the AfD change Germany's Ukraine policy? 26:27

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