Message of support from Germany to Ukraine

Speaking at the Bundestag, Scholz said: “Russia still has a military victory. But this victory will not happen because we and our partners continue to support Ukraine, ”he said.

Arguing that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unwilling to stick to principle and negotiate a just peace, Scholz said: “Putin’s imperialism must not be accepted. You can’t negotiate with a gun in your mouth. The sooner Putin realizes that he has not achieved his imperialist goals, the better his chances of ending the war. That is why we support you in defending the borders of Ukraine.

Rejecting criticism of his country’s arms shipments to prevent Russia’s war against Ukraine, Chancellor Scholz said: “You cannot create peace by shouting ‘never war’ in Berlin and demanding that all arms shipments stop. arms to Ukraine”.

“Love of peace does not mean submission to a greater neighbor,” Scholz said. “If Ukraine stops defending itself, there will be no peace, it will be the end of Ukraine,” he said.

Referring to China’s attitude towards Russia, Scholz called on China not to supply Russia with weapons. (AA)