German far-right and far-left echo Putin rhetoric; Merz faces Ukraine policy dilemma

A WELT columnist argues that German Chancellor Merz is caught between declining public support for Ukraine and Trump's pivot toward Russia, with both far-right and far-left factions adopting Putin's framing. The piece reflects a domestic political challenge for Merz ahead of elections, though it is an opinion column rather than a factual report. The key uncertainty is whether Merz can shift public opinion or will be forced to adjust policy.

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