“I believe that it is necessary for Putin to understand that he will not succeed with his invasion and with his imperialist aggression, and that he has to withdraw the troops. That is the basis of the negotiations,” Scholz said.
The German chancellor zero as visited Washington, where he had a meeting with US President Joe Biden. The meeting was held behind closed doors, but it is known that aid to Ukraine was discussed.
As the chancellor said, the war is currently at a stalemate, but the continuation of the conflict is causing huge losses to Ukraine.
The West will not insist that Ukraine make unacceptable compromises, and will continue to “support Ukraine with financial and humanitarian aid, as well as with weapons,” Scholz said.
Germany will continue to increase armaments production, but its defense spending will reach 2% of GDP, the chancellor promised.
