German Chancellor Olaf Scholz unexpectedly arrived in Kiev, German media reported on Monday. This will be the politician's first visit to Ukraine in two and a half years. Scholz will meet Volodymyr Zelensky in the Ukrainian capital and announce a new aid package worth 650 million euros.
“Ukraine can trust us. We say we will do it, and we will do what we say it will do. I went to Kiev tonight to explain this again. “I took the train for 1,000 days,” he said. Olaf Scholz of Website X.
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Monday's visit to Ukraine by German government leaders was not announced in advance. It will be the first time in two and a half years that a German politician has visited the country, which is fighting Russian aggression.
Olaf Scholz of Ukraine. Unannounced visit to Kyiv
The German chancellor announced that he will meet with the Ukrainian president in Kiev and announce new military aid measures.
“Germany remains Ukraine's strongest supporter in Europe. In a meeting with President Zelenskiy, we announced further deliveries of defense equipment worth 650 million euros, which will be completed in December,” the politician said. announced.
DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in Kiev for the first time in two and a half years
The paper notes that he is scheduled to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky. pic.twitter.com/FRBygDbP5I
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When reporting on Scholz's visit, Ukrainian media emphasize that Scholz continues to refuse to supply Ukraine with Taurus long-range cruise missiles. They also remind us of those who have been criticized, among other things. This is based on a telephone conversation between President Zelenskiy, Scholz, and Vladimir Putin on November 15th.
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