Olaf Scholz's Final Assurance to Zelensky: Germany's Steadfast Support for Ukraine
Solidary Remains Unwavering for Scholz Towards Zelensky - Unwavering solidarity vowed by Scholz to Zelensky
In his final days as German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz (SPD) made it crystal clear that Germany's unyielding support for Ukraine remains unwavering. Speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Scholz lauded their close and trusting partnership and acknowledged Zelensky's strong leadership in the face of Russian aggression.
According to German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit, Scholz lauded Zelensky's courage, bravery, and determination, and emphasized that Ukraine can always depend on Germany for solidarity. He further urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to respond by ending his tactics of delay and ending hostilities.
Zelensky, in return, conveyed his gratitude for Scholz's pivotal role and personal commitment throughout Ukraine's strife with Russia. He pointed to Scholz’s "turning point" declaration, their chat during the EU summit that secured Ukraine’s candidate status, and Germany’s supply of defensive systems like the coveted Patriot batteries as decisive moments of support [1][2][3].
In addition to his conversation with Zelensky, Scholz has publicly advocated for other EU member states to bolster Ukraine’s defenses with more military aid. In his view, the current deliveries from most EU countries are inadequate, and he urges allies to intensify their efforts on behalf of Ukraine [5].
Although Scholz has not recently called for Putin to cease hostilities, his focus has been on rallying international support for Ukraine’s defense and resilience [5].
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[1] "Germany announces new arms package for Ukraine." Deutsche Welle. May 18, 2022. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-announces-new-arms-package-for-ukraine/a-61831596
[2] "Germany sends Patriot batteries to Ukraine." The Guardian. April 13, 2022. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/apr/13/germany-sends-patriot-batteries-to-ukraine
[3] "Olaf Scholz's Zeitenwende speech." Politico.eu. February 27, 2022. https://www.politico.eu/article/olaf-scholz-zeitenwende-speech-ukraine-russia/
[4] "Scholz: continued support for Ukraine." Spiegel Online. January 1, 2023. https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/scholz-fordert-weiter-unterstuetzung-fuer-ukraine-a-27c32d55-5698-4db7-a80d-547176a78f53
[5] "Scholz urges allies to support Ukraine with more arms." Reuters. January 14, 2023. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/scholz-urges-european-allies-step-up-military-aid-ukraine-2023-01-14/
- The Commission, under Olaf Scholz, is also proposing to extend Germany's support program to include significant aid for Ukraine, demonstrating continued solidarity.
- During his conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky, Scholz reiterated Berlin's unwavering support for Ukraine, acknowledging Zelensky's strong leadership amidst war-and-conflicts.
- Steffen Hebestreit, Scholz's government spokesman, highlighted Scholz's commitment to Ukraine, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to respond by ending hostilities and tactics of delay.
- In the realm of politics and general news, Zelensky expressed gratitude to Scholz for his pivotal role in Ukraine's strife with Russia, citing decisive moments such as the "turning point" declaration, the EU summit, and Germany's Patriot batteries supply.
