Germany Enters Russia Ukraine War? German Chancellor Scholz's Surprise Visit To Kyiv With €650m Aid
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Germany Enters Russia Ukraine War? German Chancellor Scholz's Surprise Visit To Kyiv With €650m Aid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a surprise visit to Kyiv after more than two years, signaling Germany's unwavering support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Scholz's visit, which was kept secret for security reasons, comes as Germany commits to sending €650 million worth of military aid to Ukraine.
The Chancellor met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss future cooperation, Ukraine's EU membership prospects, and continued military assistance.
Scholz’s visit underscores Germany's key role in Europe’s response to the crisis and its long-term strategic goals for Ukraine.
German government officials previously accused Musk of election interference as his endorsement comes weeks ahead of the country's general elections in February.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in his New Year’s Eve address, took a veiled swipe at tech billionaire Elon Musk for his vocal support of the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Scholz warned that Germany's future would not be shaped by the influence of social media moguls, emphasizing that decisions about the nation's direction should lie with the citizens, not external figures. In a pointed remark, Scholz stated that, despite the growing attention garnered by extreme opinions, the vast majority of reasonable and decent people will ultimately determine the course of the country. The Chancellor’s comments came in response to Musk’s controversial endorsement of AfD, which has drawn criticism from German officials for its extremist views.
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The German Chancellor delivered a pointed New Year's Eve address, insisting German citizens would decide the fate of the country themselves and encouraging unity in response to a recent attack in Magdeburg.
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