Russia's 2nd Oreshnik attack crushes Germany? Merz hits brakes on Ukraine troops without Putin's nod

Europe’s Ukraine strategy just hit a wall. As Britain and France floated plans to deploy troops after a ceasefire, Germany delivered a blunt reality check. Chancellor Friedrich Merz said no foreign soldiers can enter Ukraine without Moscow’s consent and warned the world is still far from peace. His remarks came hours after Russia fired its second Oreshnik hypersonic missile, with impacts uncomfortably close to NATO territory. The contrast exposed deep divisions inside Europe.