German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine for the first time in over two and a half years, addressing recent criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Scholz's visit follows Zelenskyy's signal that NATO membership could end the conflict. The visit also precedes an early German election expected in February, where Scholz highlights Germany's role in supporting Ukraine while maintaining a cautious approach.
KYIV, Ukraine — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Ukraine for the first time in more than 2 1/2 years Monday just weeks after he was criticized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for having a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Scholz's visit comes ahead of an early German election expected in February. As the campaign gets under way, Scholz has pointed to Germany’s status as Ukraine's second-biggest supplier while also highlighting his “prudence” in working to prevent the war escalating and refusing to deliver Taurus long-range cruise missiles.
“I would like to make clear here on the ground that Germany will remain Ukraine’s strongest supporter in Europe,” he said.
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