German Chancellor Mertz said on the 8th that Europe plans to form a “multinational force” to enter Ukraine after the Russian-Ukrainian cease-fire, and it will not work without Russia's consent. Mertz attended a closed-door meeting of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria in southern Germany on the same day. In an interview with reporters after the meeting, he said that the leaders of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine on military presence in December last year, but this involved security guarantees for Ukraine after the Russian-Ukrainian cease-fire agreement was reached. Mertz stressed that it is necessary to first reach a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine, then provide security guarantees for Ukraine and reach a long-term agreement with Russia. This order must be followed. And none of the above will work without Russia's consent.

German Chancellor Mertz said on the 8th that Europe plans to form a “multinational force” to enter Ukraine after the Russian-Ukrainian cease-fire, and it will not work without Russia's consent. Mertz attended a closed-door meeting of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria in southern Germany on the same day. In an interview with reporters after the meeting, he said that the leaders of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding with Ukraine on military presence in December last year, but this involved security guarantees for Ukraine after the Russian-Ukrainian cease-fire agreement was reached. Mertz stressed that it is necessary to first reach a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine, then provide security guarantees for Ukraine and reach a long-term agreement with Russia. This order must be followed. And none of the above will work without Russia's consent.