German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has stated that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will not grow to the point where the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is involved (NATO).Information Guide Nigeria
According to Euro News, Scholz also announced on Sunday that Germany will not send fighter jets to Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s need for more armaments to resist the Russian invasion.
After weeks of deliberation, Berlin decided on Wednesday to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks built in Germany to Ukraine and to let other countries do the same.
Similarly, US Vice President Joe Biden declared on Thursday that 31 Abrams tanks will be supplied to Ukraine to defend against Russian attacks.NYSC portal
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While appreciating Berlin and Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky immediately requested more, including fighter planes and long-range missiles.
But, reacting in an interview on Sunday with the Tagesspiegel newspaper about Zelensky’s demand for fighter planes, Scholz said, “The question of fighter planes does not even arise. I can only advise against getting into a constant bidding war when it comes to weapon systems.”
“As soon as a decision (on the tanks) is taken, a new debate starts in Germany” on something else, “that is not serious and undermines the confidence of the citizens in the decisions of the government”, he added.
Scholz again warned against the “risk of escalation” with Moscow. “There is no war between NATO and Russia. We will not allow such an escalation.”JAMB Result
According to him, it is “necessary” to continue talking with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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