Germany Debates Role in Ukraine Peacekeeping and Future Aid Amid Political Shifts

As Germany prepares for elections, leaders discuss potential peacekeeping deployments, financial aid for Ukraine, and the implications of U.S. policy changes under Donald Trump.

SPD leader Rolf Mützenich emphasizes diplomacy and a long-term vision for peaceful coexistence with Russia, while acknowledging past misjudgments of Putin's ambitions.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock considers the hypothetical deployment of German troops to Ukraine for peacekeeping, drawing sharp criticism from CDU leader Friedrich Merz, who calls such discussions premature.
Mützenich warns of the potential need for Germany to create a special fund for Ukraine if Donald Trump, upon taking office, cuts U.S. military aid to the country.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz defends Germany's significant military support for Ukraine, totaling €28 billion, and stresses the importance of avoiding NATO-Russia escalation.
Upcoming German elections on February 23, 2025, follow the collapse of the coalition government, with debates intensifying over Ukraine policy and economic challenges.