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German Chancellor: Europe has to be able to defend itself

He said Russia posed a 'big threat' to Europe not just Ukraine

The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has told the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ that Europe has to be able to defend itself and that Russia posed a big threat not just for Ukraine. He accepted accusations, from the United States, that Europe was doing too little to fund its own defence and security.

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Presenters: James Copnall and Victoria Uwonkunda

(Photo: Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz. Credit: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½)

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