Germany supports Ukraine in joining the EU

In his speech at the event marking the 160th anniversary of the establishment of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), German Chancellor Scholz said: “This painful period in the history of our continent, created by (Russian President) Vladimir Putin’s imperialist dreams , marked the full accession of free Ukraine to the European Union, which will terminate its membership.” saying.

Stating that they will continue to support the Ukrainian nation and its fight to defend its freedom, Scholz said: “Russia must not and will not win this war.” he said.

Scholz did not mention the much-criticized Russian policy of his party, the SPD, in the years leading up to Russia’s war against Ukraine.

It was learned that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder was not invited to the SPD’s anniversary ceremony due to his closeness to Russia. (AA)