17.07.2025 21:51
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz responded to a question about the export of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Turkey by saying, "We have not yet made a decision regarding export permits, but we are moving towards a good decision that will enable or provide such an export license."
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. After the meeting, the two leaders held a joint press conference.
"WE ARE WORKING TOGETHER FOR A CEASEFIRE IN GAZA"
Starmer stated that they discussed the UK-Germany relations, which will enter a new era with the agreement signed today, the Russia-Ukraine War, and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Addressing the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, Starmer said, "We talked about the terrible situation in Gaza. We are working together for a ceasefire and at the same time, we are striving for the immediate release of hostages and for humanitarian aid to be delivered quickly and carefully."
"THE FIRST STEP IS TO BRING PUTIN TO THE TABLE FOR UNCONDITIONAL CEASEFIRE"
Expressing that they are working with allies to increase military support for Ukraine in the war with Russia, Starmer said, "The first step is to bring Putin to the table for an unconditional ceasefire. We must provide Ukraine with the military needs to negotiate from a strong position. We need to work for a permanent solution now, and the main question is what we need to ensure the preservation of peace and make the ceasefire permanent. We will continue to move forward on this path with the US and other allies because our security ultimately starts in Ukraine."
"THE US IS READY TO PROVIDE WEAPONS TO UKRAINE FUNDED BY EUROPEAN PARTNERS"
Recalling US President Donald Trump's decision to supply weapons to Ukraine, Merz stated, "The US is ready to provide weapons to Ukraine funded by European partners. Germany wants to make a significant contribution in this regard. This will increase the pressure on Putin to start peace negotiations and will ultimately contribute to negotiating peace. It will also show that Europe and the US are aligned in their security policy."
Merz reported that the defense ministers of the relevant countries are in talks regarding the delivery of military supplies, including air defense systems, to Ukraine, stating, "They are discussing the details. Transportation is also needed. Installation is also required. This is not a matter of a few hours. This is a matter of days, perhaps weeks, but negotiations are very concrete, and the American side is ready to do this."
EXPORT OF EUROFIGHTER TO TURKEY: WE ARE MOVING TOWARDS A GOOD DECISION
In response to a journalist's question, "Did you talk to Starmer about the export of the Eurofighter Typhoon? Are you ready to deliver these to Turkey?" Merz said, "We have not yet made a decision regarding export licenses, but we are moving towards a good decision that will enable or provide such an export license. We will wait and see, but I will not make a statement regarding which countries we are considering in this regard."
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