Merz demands shared burden for Ukraine war German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Germany should not solely fund the conflict in Ukraine. He pledged to ensure other European partners transfer funds to Kiev, emphasizing that "everyone bears responsibility." NATO funding and Berlin summit Within NATO, an agreement was reached to allocate 70 billion euros for military support to Ukraine in 2026. Merz insisted all partners must fulfil this obligation. Next week, a summit of the "coalition of the willing" will be held in Berlin jointly with France and the UK. @Slavyangrad