In his New Yr's handle, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised to proceed supporting Ukraine in its battle in opposition to Russian aggression.

Supply: an handle by Scholz, quoted by the German newspaper Die Zeit and reported by European Pravda

Particulars: Within the handle, recorded for tv and made public earlier than the printed on Tuesday, he mentioned that Germany would proceed to assist Ukraine however on the identical time promised that the federal government would "maintain a cool head in order that the battle doesn’t unfold".

"Many voters are taking a look at Russia's brutal battle of aggression in opposition to Ukraine with a rising sense of tension. I can guarantee you that we are going to not go away Ukraine within the lurch and can assist it like no different nation in Europe," Scholz mentioned.

Background:

• Earlier in December, Scholz had a phone dialog with US President-elect Donald Trump.
• In the course of the dialog, the events "agreed that Russia's battle on Ukraine has been occurring for a lot too lengthy and that it’s important to maneuver as rapidly as potential in the direction of a simply, equitable and enduring peace".
• Earlier, Scholz expressed the opinion that his opposition to the availability of long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine was in step with Trump's place.

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