Hans Joachim Von Der Burchard

SPD-Fraktionschef Miersch übt dezente Kritik an Ralf Stegners Treffen mit russischen Vertretern in Baku: „Ich persönlich hätte unter diesen Umständen diese Reise nicht gemacht.“ Keine Antwort, ob Stegner noch ins parlamentarische Kontrollgremium darf. Taurus lehnt er weiter ab. https://t.co/gHWjlVLm6G

It's too early to judge the outcome, but already a refreshing change: After years of concerns & hesitations by Scholz, Merz is acting instead of reacting to Putin. Result: The Kremlin is furious as Berlin threatens sanctions and vows to support Ukraine with "cruise missiles." https://t.co/9mkjmiu9Ew

Merz' chief spokesperson says the new German government "will prepare and take decisions within the next days" on military support for Ukraine which "will also concern the topic of long-range-fire, thus cruise missiles." Possible consequence if Putin doesn't accept ceasefire?

Hans von der Burchard @vonderburchard

Ziemlich signifikant von Merz-Sprecher Stefan Kornelius: Zur militärischen Unterstützung der Ukraine „werden Entscheidungen in den nächsten Tagen getroffen und vorbereitet“, die „auch das Thema Long-Range-Fire, also Marschflugkörper mit einer gewissen Reichweite“, betreffen.

Ziemlich signifikant von Merz-Sprecher Stefan Kornelius: Zur militärischen Unterstützung der Ukraine „werden Entscheidungen in den nächsten Tagen getroffen und vorbereitet“, die „auch das Thema Long-Range-Fire, also Marschflugkörper mit einer gewissen Reichweite“, betreffen.

One thing is clear since yesterday: Putin and his entourage but also their propagandists like Alex Jones have to be VERY CAREFUL now when using tissues in public...

RT @moritz_gathmann: Zugzwang ist das Wort der Stunde. Übrigens auch im Russischen und Ukrainischen цугцванг. #ukraine #russia #trump

RT @GordonRepinski: Heute im Berlin Playbook 🎧🎙️: 🌹 Zwei neue für Klingbeil: Der Umbau der SPD nach Eskens Rückzug 🗣️ 200 Sek dazu mit @Se…

RT @VolodyaTretyak: "For You" feed today https://t.co/O3QFXnrX3v

Translation: Russian propagandists — and their puppets — must be really concerned by the Merz/Macron/Starmer/Tusk initiative if they’re trying to turn a piece of paper into a bag of cocaine. Again, content on this platform for the dumbest of the dumbest.

Dr. Simon Goddek @goddeketal

🚨DEVELOPING: Macron, Starmer, and Merz caught on video on their return from Kiev. A bag of white powder on the table. Macron quickly pockets it, Merz hides the spoon. No explanation given. Zelensky, known cocaine enthusiast, had just hosted them. Connect the dots. https://t.co/aROGuf06Nm

A sunny Sunday morning in Kyiv that could be lovely if there wasn’t a new air raid alert. For the record: Last night, Putin said he wants “serious negotiations” for a “lasting, long peace.” Yet in reality his attacks continue. https://t.co/2dZ0Rbk1fs

New air raid alert in Kyiv just now.

Putin’s response to the Western demand for a 30-days-ceasefire? For the first time in days, there’s currently air raid alert in Kyiv (and other parts of the country)… https://t.co/Cy9dDliBYa

We’re waiting for hours whether, maybe, hopefully, unlikely, Putin will accept a ceasefire, and his Kremlin plays “Careless Whisper.”

KyivPost @KyivPost

Putin’s address delayed by over an hour — still no word on what he plans to say. Russian media claim this will be the Kremlin’s first-ever night-time press conference. In the meantime, the official broadcast plays music on an endless loop. https://t.co/V0cw6iMFpm

Wie Merz, Macron, Starmer, Selenskyj und Tusk von Kyjiw aus Trump aufm Handy anriefen — und der ran ging, obwohl es noch ganz früh in Washington war. Ein Erfolg: Trump will Überwachung von Waffenstillstand garantieren. Nun muss Putin zustimmen. Tut er’s? https://t.co/ot3vdlUE2M

So, Merz, Macron, Starmer, Tusk and Zelenskyy called Trump super early (they may have woken him up — Macron had his mobile), but it worked: The U.S. President agreed to support their peace initiative, making the Kyiv meeting a success (for now). Story: https://t.co/ot3vdlUE2M https://t.co/ZiCvbOaElO

RT @vonderburchard: 6/ Hier die zentrale Merz-Aussage bei der Pressekonferenz in Kyjiw im Video: “Welche Maßnahmen wir gemeinsam treffen,…