German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged European countries to increase volumes of weapons supplies to Ukraine amid concerns that US aid might come to a halt. Source: Scholz in an interview for Die Zeit, as reported by European Pravda Quote: “Europe must do more to support Ukraine in its defence. The contributions that the European […]
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Germany’s Scholz says other EU countries must do more for Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on European countries to do more to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s ongoing invasion. “The contributions that the European states have so far earmarked for 2024 are not yet large enough,” Scholz said in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper. “Europe must discuss what each country can […]
Ukraine hacks back, how to survive a missile in a high-rise, Scholz urges more arms
Your slice of the headlines in Ukraine. Daily. Wednesday, January 10, 2024. ● Ukrainian hacking group claims retaliatory cyber-strike on major Moscow ISPHackers from the Blackjack group, allegedly affiliated with Ukraine’s SBU security service, have hacked into Moscow’s M9com internet provider and demolished its servers, informed sources told NV on Jan. 9. ● White House […]
Scholz wants to discuss military aid to Ukraine at special EU summit – Politico
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to use the EU summit on 1 February, dedicated to the mid-term review of the EU budget, to urge partners to send more weapons to Ukraine. Source: Politico with reference to an official of the German government, reported by European Pravda Details: As is known, on 1 February, EU leaders […]
Scholz berates EU allies over “insufficient” military support for Ukraine
BERLIN (Reuters) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday the majority of countries in the European Union were not delivering sufficient weapons to Ukraine to help it battle a Russian invasion, calling upon allies to increase their efforts. With American military assistance to Ukraine stalled in the U.S. Congress, Scholz insisted on the need […]
Germany’s Scholz open to Eurofighter deliveries to Saudi Arabia
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shares Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s openness to deliveries of Eurofighters to Saudi Arabia. “Yes, the Federal Chancellor shares this assessment,” government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said in Berlin on Monday. Saudi Arabia has taken a “very constructive stance” towards Israel since October 7, Hebestreit said, referring to the day the Islamist militant […]
Berlin decries Russian strikes on Ukraine, but Scholz still opposes supplying Taurus missiles to Kyiv
Berlin is still not ready to provide Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv, German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit said, at the same time condemning Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine and calling them a war crime, German Tagesschau reported on Jan. 3. “There is no new status in this matter,” he said while stressing that massive attacks […]
Berlin decries Russian strikes on Ukraine, but Scholz still opposes supplying Taurus missiles to Kyiv
Berlin is still not ready to provide Taurus cruise missiles to Kyiv, German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit said, at the same time condemning Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine and calling them a war crime, German Tagesschau reported on Jan. 3. “There is no new status in this matter,” he said while stressing that massive attacks on civilian infrastructure are “absolutely disgusting.” The […]
German Chancellor Scholz tests positive for COVID, visit by new Slovak leader canceled
BERLIN (AP) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19, and the government said a visit by Slovakia’s new prime minister had to be canceled as a result. Scholz wrote on social media platform X that “with few symptoms, I am counting on a mild case.” Spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit […]