Western arms in Ukraine: SPD and CDU/CSU politicians push for a shift in policy
Concerns over NATO countries stepping into a war scenario by crossing a 'red line' were downplayed by Roth. "The 'red line' refers to international law, and it won't be breached," he affirmed, referring to Ukrainian attacks on targets in Russia. Such actions would fall under Ukraine's rights to self-defense against Russian aggression, Roth explained. He pointed out that it's Putin who's escalating tensions.
The desperation for a green light on using Western weapons was emphasized by Roth amidst Russian attacks on Kharkiv. Ukraine has been on high alert for almost four weeks, watching Russia prepare for an assault on the city.
Urgent decisions need to be made within NATO concerning this matter. The French President Macron has also advocated for the scrapping of restrictions on arming Ukraine further.
The SPD politician criticized the delays in delivering weapons to Ukraine. "We've been too sluggish and insufficient in our efforts," he claimed. This negligence has contributed to Ukraine's dismal predicament. Roth expressed annoyance with some European partners obeying Putin's commands, calling for expedient aid to Ukraine.
The CDU politician Wadephul also echoed these opinions. "Western countries need to remove their restrictions on Ukraine," Wadephul told Augsburger Allgemeine. Macron and US Secretary of State Blinken seem to be taking this stance. "Germany should not falter," demanded Wadephul.
Blinken mentioned the potential for adjusting the use of Western weapons during a visit to Moldova. "We've adapted and changed course when necessary. We'll continue doing so in the future," he stated.
Lately, various media sources claimed that Blinken pushed Biden to allow Ukraine to target Russian soil with Western weapons. NATO's Stoltenberg urged all allies to reconsider how they've supplied Ukraine with weapons.
Nonetheless, Scholz swore off the idea. He aims to avoid a conflict between Russia and NATO.
Wadephul criticized the ambiguous signals sent by Scholz, confusing Germans and allies while undermining Ukraine's confidence. "The only benefactor here is Putin," Wadephul lamented.
The G7 members are mulling over utilizing frozen Russian assets to assist Ukraine. Focus reported that Finance Minister Christian Lindner outlined the possibility of obtaining a massive loan using this money. Prior to the G7 summit in Italy, the feasibility of the endeavor will be analyzed.
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- German SPD politician Johann Wadephul aligns with French President Emmanuel Macron and US Secretary of State Tony Blinken, calling for Germany to remove restrictions on providing weapons to Ukraine.
- Vladimir Putin's escalation of tensions in Ukraine has led to urgent decisions needing to be made within NATO regarding the supply of weapons to Ukraine.
- SPD politician Michael Roth criticizes the delays in delivering weapons to Ukraine, stating that European partners have been too sluggish and insufficient in their efforts.
- Russia's attacks on Kharkiv have exacerbated the desperation of Ukrainian leaders for a green light on using Western weapons to defend against Russian aggression.
- CDU politician Johann Wadephul has publically urged Germany not to falter in its support for Ukraine, maintaining that Western countries need to remove their restrictions on the supply of weapons.
- Deutsche Welle reports that there have been discussions about allowing Ukraine to target Russian soil with Western weapons, with both Blinken and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg calling for a reconsideration of weapons supply.
- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has, however, ruled out the possibility of allowing Ukraine to target Russian soil with Western weapons, stating that he aims to avoid a conflict between Russia and NATO.
- According to a report in Focus, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner considers the possibility of obtaining a massive loan for Ukraine using frozen Russian assets, an idea that will be analyzed before the G7 summit in Italy.
- Tony Blinken mentioned the potential for changing course on the use of Western weapons during a visit to Moldova, acknowledging that they have adapted their stance in the past and will continue to do so in the future.
- Ukrainian officials have appealed to Germany and other Western nations to provide more substantial support in the face of continued Russian aggression, with some politicians, like Michael Roth, pressing for a more assertive stance and a loosening of restrictions on weapon exports.
- The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been a contentious issue for German politicians, with members of both the SPD and CDU/CSU expressing a need for a change in policy regarding the supply of weapons to Ukraine to support Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression.
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