UPDATE ON THE SITUATION – “Ukraine can count on us. We say what we do. And we do what we say,” wrote the German Chancellor on X, upon his arrival in kyiv.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Ukraine on Monday morning to show his support for the country which is fighting the Russian invasion, a government spokesperson told AFP. Le Figaro takes stock of the situation this Monday, December 2.
Ukraine “can count” on Germany
“Ukraine can count on us. We say what we do. And we do what we say”the Chancellor wrote on X. His last visit to the country was in June 2022, a few months before the Russian invasion began in February 2022.
Who will deliver new military aid to Ukraine
Germany will deliver new military aid to Ukraine worth 650 million euros, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Monday morning during his surprise visit to kyiv.
“Germany will remain the main support of Ukraine in Europe”assured the German head of government, campaigning for his re-election. He positions himself as the chancellor of peace and supporter of restraint to avoid an escalation between the West and Russia.