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.
