German opposition leader suggests sending troops to Ukraine, sparking debate

Chancellor Friedrich Merz, said he could imagine German troops being deployed to Ukraine as part of a multinational force. He clarified that these troops would operate from outside Ukraine's borders, such as from Poland, to help with training and logistics.

His comments have caused a significant political backlash in Germany, where the government has a long-standing policy of not sending its own soldiers into the conflict. The debate centers on whether such a move would cross a major line and risk escalating the war.