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cautious Ukraine strategy

The Kyiv Independent

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With Scholz's government in shambles, conservative rival touts more decisive Ukraine strategy

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Germany 's ruling center-left coalition in tatters, heading toward snap elections set for Feb. 23 .

Polls predict a sweeping victory for the center-right Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union ( CDU/CSU ) Party leader Friedrich Merz seems ready to ditch Scholz 's cautious Ukraine strategy.

Merz has called for an ultimatum to Moscow after which Ukraine could receive the much-desired Taurus missiles.

CDU / CSU leader Merz presents a sharp break from the 16-year era of his centrist predecessor, Merkel .

Merkel 's legacy has been tainted by Germany 's deepened energy dependence on Russia .

Merz has called on Europe to stand up decisively to Russian aggression and pledged to maintain defense spending above 2% of GDP.

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