Monday, February 14, 2022

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Meets Ukraine President Vodolymyr Zelenskyy In Kyiv

Chancellor Scholz (r) is under pressure from the administration of President Zelenskyy over Berlin's refusal to arm Ukraine  

DW: Germany's Scholz holds crisis talks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy in Kyiv 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said Germany "stands close by" Ukraine's side amid fears of a Russian attack. However, his visit came amid questions over the real extent of Germany's support. 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday stressed German support for Ukraine after meeting for several hours with the country's President Vodolymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. 

"Germany stands close by your side," Scholz said at a press conference after the sit down. 

"My country is impressed by the democratic movement in Ukraine and supports the European path it has taken since 2014," he added. 

Scholz has held firm on Germany's opposition to sending lethal weaponry to Ukraine amid a massive Russian troop buildup.  

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WNU Editor: Nothing new has come out of this meeting. 

 

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Meets Ukraine President Vodolymyr Zelenskyy In Kyiv 

Ukraine’s territorial integrity ‘not negotiable’, says Olaf Scholz after Zelenskiy meeting – live updates -- The Guardian  

German Leader Vows Support for Ukraine, on Eve of Putin Meeting -- New York Times  

Russia using Nord Stream 2 as ‘geopolitical weapon’, Zelensky warns Germany’s Scholz -- France 24  

Scholz, Zelenskiy play down talk of NATO membership for Ukraine -- Politico  

German chancellor visits Ukraine as concerns of Russian invasion rise -- Axios  

German Leader in Ukraine as Fears of Russian Invasion Grow -- AP

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