Zelensky says Turkey is a key security guarantor for Ukraine.

“When it comes to security guarantees, I told my partners—we must rely on Turkey and President Erdogan. Why?

Because what truly matters is who is ready to commit real numbers—actual troops, military ships.”

Likely Next German Chancellor Friedrich Merz:

We've won!

Scholz:

I can't and I will never accept that a far-right party like the AfD achieved such a result.

German election map according to exit poll data.

A stark contrast between West Germany and former Communist East Germany.

Far-right Alternative for Germany” (AfD) doubts that Merz will escalate tensions with Russia, as Trump is likely to achieve peace in Ukraine, party leader Tino Chrupalla says to Russia's RIA Novosti.

German far-right AfD Leader Weidel:

We are open to talks to form a coalition with CDU/CSU.

What concessions will Russia make in Trump's deal?

Trump's envoy Witkoff: (Can't answer the question)

EU leaders will hold an emergency summit on Ukraine and European defense on March 6.

Trump comments on the German election:

THIS IS A GREAT DAY FOR GERMANY.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in Ankara, Turkey.

British PM Keir Starmer on Reform UK and Farage:

They are not patriots. They fawn over Putin while claiming to stand for Britain.

German election winner and CDU leader Friedrich Merz has ruled out the possibility of a coalition with far-right AfD party.

Egyptian President el-Sisi invites Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to the emergency Arab League meeting in Cairo on March 4.

German Chancellor Scholz:

I personally will not enter into negotiations with the conservatives to form a coalition.

German election winner and CDU leader Friedrich Merz:

Interventions in the German election by Elon Musk and from Washington were no less drastic and outrageous than from Moscow.

Friedrich Merz:

Achieving independence from the United States is a priority.

United States is relatively indifferent to Ukraine's future.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov:

United States wants a quick ceasefire in Ukraine without a comprehensive and long-term solution, and we have explained to them in detail that this is unacceptable from our point of view.

Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s Ryazan Oil Refinery, leading to explosions and a subsequent fire.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Costa have arrived in Kyiv.

Official results and electoral map of German federal election 2025.

The border between Cold War era West Germany and East Germany are once again clearly visible.

Macron and Starmer want to persuade Trump not to continue bilateral talks with Russia on the war in Ukraine.

In exchange, they will offer Europe's commitment to ensuring Ukraine's future security.

Source: The Times