Merkel calls for new European security architecture with Russia —

Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Europe must continue to work on a "pan-European security architecture within the principles of international law" involving Russia, "even if it requires a lot of endurance."

She noted that Russia should participate in shaping the future security structure. At the same time, Merkel stated that the well-being of German citizens had significantly worsened after February 24. She would not comment on the policy of her successor, Scholz, but he has repeatedly called for maintaining anti-Russian sanctions.