SPD politician Roth indicates that Ukraine will permit assaults using Western arms in Russia.
The concern of surpassing a boundary that might turn NATO nations into war participants was disregarded by Roth. "The red line is international law, this line won't be crossed," he stresses, referring to Ukrainian assaults on targets in Russia. If, for instance, Ukraine assaults weapons storage facilities in Russia, that falls under Ukraine's right to self-defense against Russia's aggressive war. "Only one is escalating, and that's Vladimir Putin," added the SPD politician.
The importance of obtaining a 'green light' for the use of Western weapons is evident in response to Russian assaults on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, said Roth. In Kharkiv, Ukraine had to "watch for almost four weeks" as Russia readied for an attack.
At this moment, swift choices need to be made within NATO in regard to this issue. French President Emmanuel Macron has also placed emphasis on lifting these restrictions.
Roth also criticized the delay in providing Ukraine with weapons in general. "We're too slow and not comprehensive enough," said the SPD politician. "This has also resulted in Ukraine being in a very tough position right now." He also expressed unhappiness with the actions of some European partner states. It's crucial at present to "quell Russian imperialism." "I advise giving Ukraine everything it requires."
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- Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, has been urged to expedite the approval process for providing Ukraine with weapons, as stressed by SPD politician Michael Roth.
- Roth asserted that if Ukraine defends itself against Russian attacks, it falls under Ukraine's right to self-defense, referring to potential assaults on weapons storage facilities in Russia.
- During the SPD party conference, Roth criticized Europe's partners for not acting quickly enough to provide Ukraine with necessary weapons, stating that it has left Ukraine in a difficult position.
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has echoed Roth's sentiments, emphasizing the importance of the alliance's support for Ukraine in its defense against Russia's aggressive actions.
- On the issue of NATO's response to Russia's attacks on Ukraine, NATO leaders will need to make swift decisions, with French President Emmanuel Macron advocating for lifting restrictions on providing weapons to Ukraine.
- The ongoing attacks in Ukraine have raised concerns about potential public celebrations being overshadowed, as German radio network Deutschlandfunk discussed with SPD politicians about the implications of the conflict on the country's New Year's Eve celebrations.
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