Merz and von der Leyen: Ukraine fights for a free Europe
Berlin (dpa) – The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized Germany’s ongoing support in defending against the Russian war of aggression on Ukraine’s Independence Day. “On Independence Day, we stand firmly by your side – today and in the future,” Merz wrote in German, Ukrainian, and English on the platform X. The conservative politician highlighted the “great courage” with which Ukrainians are defending themselves against Russia’s attacks. “They are fighting for our order of freedom in Europe and for a just peace,” the Chancellor emphasized.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also underscored the importance of Ukraine’s defense struggle for the security of Europe. “We stand by your side as long as necessary. Because a free Ukraine means a free Europe,” von der Leyen wrote on X. (August 24)
