Ukraine's move to deploy weapons: Scholz justifies policy shift

Russian hostile invasion - Ukraine's move to deploy weapons: Scholz justifies policy shift

Olaf Scholz, the Federal Chancellor, promised to do everything possible to keep Germany out of Russia's war with Ukraine, despite the approval of using German weapons on Russian territory. "We have been working closely with our partners to decide how to react. This is our standard procedure," said the politician from the SPD party in the German parliament.

It's important to keep consulting with our partners and allies over significant decisions, according to Scholz. The public can trust that "we make decisions responsibly" and "we weigh all risks carefully." He emphasized his commitment to "ensuring peace and security in Germany."

Russia has opened a new front against the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, located close to the Russian border, Scholz informed. In union with his allies, they confirmed that Ukraine has the right to defend itself against attacks on its land, cities, and people. Therefore, "Ukraine can utilize the weapons we and our allies supply – within the bounds of international legal obligations," stressed Scholz.

As the Federal Chancellor, Scholz shoulders the responsibility for ensuring that "no child born in Germany experiences war in our country" and that "this is a top priority for me." Many people are concerned that the conflict might escalate and threaten peace and security in Germany. "Concerns over peace is not naive or trivial, as they are sometimes portrayed," he underlined.

Vladimir Putin, leader of the Kremlin, threatened the previous day with a "disproportional response" if Russian soil is attacked by weapons from the West.

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1. Amidst the escalating Ukraine war and Russia's threat of a "disproportional response," Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, announced a change of course in Germany's policy towards supplying weapons to Ukraine.
2. The SPD leader in the Bundestag, Scholz, explained that this policy shift was made in consultation with their international partners, ensuring a responsible approach in addressing conflicts and risks.
3. Scholz justified the decision, stating that Ukraine has the right to defend itself within the boundaries of international legal obligations, which includes utilizing the weapons Germany and its allies provide.
4. Scholz emphasized his commitment to maintaining peace and security in Germany, strongly advocating for the principle that no German child should grow up with the experience of war on their homeland.
5. Critics argue that Putin's Russian invasion of Ukraine represents a war of aggression, and Scholz concurred, expressing concerns over its potential escalation and impact on Germany's peace and security.
6. As a demonstration of solidarity with Ukraine, the Federal Government voiced its support for Ukraine's right to self-defense and condemned Russia's attack on Kharkiv, a Ukrainian city near the Russian border.
7. German allies have positively responded to the change of course by Scholz, understanding the necessity of supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia's invasion and protecting its sovereignty.
8. The Bundestag awaits further discussions and deliberations to ensure an informed and collective decision on the appropriate role of the German military in this geopolitical conflict, considering the consequences of using weapons in currently ongoing wars and conflicts.

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