German Politician Suggests Ukraine May Cede Territory for EU Membership

German politician Friedrich Merz has suggested that Ukraine might need to accept territorial losses as part of a future peace agreement with Russia to secure its path to EU membership. This statement has sparked debate regarding Ukraine's post-war future.

28 Apr, 05:10 — 28 Apr, 05:10

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The IndependentMostly Factual127d ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany suggests Kyiv will have to cede territory to achieve peace and EU membership

Prospect of EU membership could be used to convince Ukrainians to back peace deal in a referendum, Friedrich Merz says

By Arpan Rai and Maira Butt

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First report: hvg · 28 Apr, 04:18|Full coverage: 3 · 5h|Window: 5h

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hvg28 Apr, 04:18First to report

Merz: Ukrajnának van jövője Európában, de ennek területi veszteség lehet az ára

The Independent28 Apr, 05:10

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany suggests Kyiv will have to cede territory to achieve peace and EU membership

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le-figaro28 Apr, 09:41Latest update

Adhésion de l’Ukraine à l’UE : Friedrich Merz suggère à Kiev d’accepter des pertes territoriales dans le cadre d’un futur accord de paix avec la Russie

German Politician Suggests Ukraine May Cede Territory for EU Membership

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany suggests Kyiv will have to cede territory to achieve peace and EU membership

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Merz: Ukrajnának van jövője Európában, de ennek területi veszteség lehet az ára

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Germany suggests Kyiv will have to cede territory to achieve peace and EU membership

Adhésion de l’Ukraine à l’UE : Friedrich Merz suggère à Kiev d’accepter des pertes territoriales dans le cadre d’un futur accord de paix avec la Russie

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