The German Chancellor Olaf Scholzreiterated this Monday his refusal to hand over Ukraine long range cruise missiles Taurusafter, according to US media, Washington has authorized Kiev the use of the ATACMS supplied to that country by USA to attack military targets in Russia.
In an ordinary press conference, the deputy spokesman for the German Executive, Wolfgang Büchnerstressed that “the chancellor has set certain limits that he does not want to cross and has clearly determined and said that this position is not going to change, that they are not going to hand over this long-range weapon.”
He added that Scholz has always stressed, time and again, that “for him it is important to organize support, especially military support, in such a way that it does not lead to an escalation of this war.”
Asked about the fact that he does not agree to the delivery of Taurus as Ukraine requests, but he does agree to speak with the Russian president, Vladimir PutinAs kyiv criticized, Büchner said he saw “no discrepancy.”
“From the point of view of the German government, both things are correct and necessary,” he said, referring on the one hand to supporting Ukraine in everything it urgently needs, such as strengthening its air defense and rebuilding its energy infrastructure, especially now. which faces another difficult winter of war, and on the other avoid a possible escalation with the delivery of Taurus.
The deputy spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, Kathrin Deschauerfor his part, commented on the question of whether the holder of that portfolio, Annalena Baerbockand the Defense, Boris Pistoriuswill try to change Scholz’s mind, that the position of the head of German diplomacy, who welcomed the American decision from Brussels today, is “sufficiently clear.”
He added that the German Government is always in detailed talks on all issues relating to support for Ukraine, especially the Foreign Ministry, the Defense Ministry and the Chancellery, but added that there will be no information on internal consultations within the European Union or the Executive. German.
The Deputy Defense Spokesperson, Natalie Jenningsstated along the same lines that Pistorius “has also repeatedly and always consistently positioned himself” that Germany is on Ukraine’s side and, like his Foreign Affairs colleague, noted that no internal conversations will be reported.
Regarding the United States’ decision to authorize kyiv to use long-range missiles in Russian territory, Büchner refused to comment and pointed out that in the past the German Government has not commented on the individual decisions of each of the States that support to Ukraine.
He added that since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine “there has been and always is very close coordination between Germany and its allies and, in particular, with the United States” and that the relationship between the chancellor and the American president is ” very close and trustworthy. EFE (I)
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In what ways is the German government working to balance military support for Ukraine with the need to prevent further escalation of the conflict?
1. What is the rationale behind German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s refusal to provide Ukraine with the Taurus cruise missiles?
2. How does the German government plan to maintain a balance between supporting Ukraine and avoiding escalation in the ongoing war?
3. What are the potential consequences of Germany’s decision on the military support that other allies have already provided or plan to provide to Ukraine?
4. What steps is the German government taking to enhance Ukraine’s air defense and energy infrastructure?
5. How does the German government plan to coordinate its military support for Ukraine with its allies, especially in light of the US decision to authorize longer-range missiles?
6. To what extent does the views of the German people factor into the government’s decision to provide military aid to Ukraine?
7. How does Germany’s role as a neutral power influence its approach to the conflict?
8. What role did the Russian President’s recent proposal for a ceasefire play in the decision-making process?
9. Are there any potential political implications for Germany’s decision within the EU or NATO?
10. How does the German government plan to address the increased energy needs of Ukraine during the upcoming winter?
