“Germany and Great Britain are together on the side of Ukraine – to provide support so that Ukraine can defend itself, it is also important that we, the NATO countries, do not go to war with Russia,” he added.
Scholz welcomed the US decision to unblock military aid to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. “I want to make it clear that the decision of the United States does not absolve Europe from the task of further expanding our support for Ukraine,” Scholz added.
According to him, European countries “must take the necessary decisions in proportion to their economic power”. added the head of the German cabinet.
The chancellor was also asked whether the new US aid would change his position on the Taurus missiles. Previously, Scholz had repeatedly rejected the possibility of sending them to Ukraine. According to him, the effective use of such missiles requires the participation of German troops, and this is exactly the line that he does not want to cross. “Regarding the weapons system you mentioned, my opinion will not change,” Scholz said, recalling that Germany is already second in aid to Ukraine.
