NATO summit - Selenskyj: "Thank you, Olaf"
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the delivery of air defense systems. "Thank you, Olaf, for air defense," Zelenskyy told Scholz during a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit.
Air defense systems are a focus of military support that Germany has provided to Ukraine since the Russian attack in February 2022. Most recently, the Bundeswehr made three Patriot air defense systems available.
Scholz also appealed to other allies to offer Ukraine further protection from Russian air raids. "In my view, this process is not yet completed," Scholz said before his meeting with Zelenskyy.
- At the NATO summit, Olaf Scholz emphasized the importance of strengthening international air defense systems in response to conflicts in regions like Ukraine.
- The military aid provided by Germany to Ukraine includes advanced air defense systems, a move seen as a strong response to Russia's war against Ukraine.
- The USA and other NATO members have also pledged to support Ukraine's air defense capabilities, with some nations providing Soviet-era systems that are compatible with Ukraine's existing infrastructure.
- During the NATO summit, Volodymyr Selenskyy expressed his gratitude to Germany and other allies for their commitment to Ukraine's air defense system, calling it a "lifesaver" in the face of Russian air raids.
- Olaf Scholz's stance on Ukraine's air defense is in line with Germany's new approach to defense, which prioritizes collective security within NATO and confronting threats from countries like Russia.
- The NATO summit highlighted the escalating tensions in Ukraine, pushing for a unified response among member states to protect their allies and defend against potential Russian aggression.
- Scholz and other world leaders also called for Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine and respect Ukraine's sovereignty, emphasizing the need for diplomacy to resolve ongoing conflicts and prevent a wider-scale war in Europe.
