German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the US is no longer participating in Ukraine’s defense by funding weapons and equipment purchases.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the US is no longer participating in Ukraine’s defense by funding weapons and equipment purchases. He said this shows Europe is capable of doing so on its own and has effectively been doing it for nearly two years. Merz acknowledged the heavy burden on national budgets and the EU, but said Europe will try to continue supporting Ukraine this way until the war ends.