German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia cannot win the war against Ukraine militarily and called on allies to continue supporting Kyiv. He said this before the start of the second day of the NATO summit in Ankara, according to "Süddeutsche Zeitung".

According to the chancellor, partner countries will continue to provide Ukraine with assistance in the war against Russia.

Earlier, Merz stated that Ukraine is now in a new position of strength on the battlefield, so Russia should start negotiations on freezing the front line.

The chancellor also reported that Germany at the NATO summit will advocate for new commitments from European partners regarding financial support for Ukraine.

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By the way, the final declaration of the NATO summit in Ankara on July 7-8, according to preliminary information, will contain the thesis that Russia poses a threat to Euro-Atlantic security. The Alliance countries also plan to confirm further military support for Ukraine.

The day before, Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated, that NATO needs Ukraine just as much as Ukraine needs the Alliance.