Germany assures citizens of neutrality in Russia-Ukraine war
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reassured citizens that Germany will not become a party to the war in Ukraine by continuing to support Kiev in the fight against Russian forces.
“Yes, I give this guarantee,’’ he said in response to a question in the Bundestag parliament on Wednesday, echoing comments he had made before.
“That’s what I stand for as chancellor.’’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has, however, long regarded Germany and the Western military alliance NATO as parties to the war.
Mr Scholz rejected the idea that there should be a ceasefire in Ukraine on Russian terms.
“In my view, a ceasefire that involves Ukraine surrendering is something that we as Germany should never support.’’
“The chancellor said that this was not an abstract question, as you can see from this strange peace offer from Putin.’’
He said that he was prepared to agree to a ceasefire if Ukraine also gave him more annexations for free, so to speak.
“This shows that Mr Putin has no intention of ending the war,” Mr Scholz said.
(dpa/NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Agriculture
FG distributes 20,160 bags of fertilisers to Lagos farmers
The initiative is being implemented through the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) under the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.
Heading 1
Oyo School Abduction: FG arraigns three suspects on terrorism charges
The defendants were charged with a 10-count charge of terrorism, kidnapping, concealment, incitement and illegal mining.
States
Company drivers arraigned over alleged diesel, petrol theft
They were charged with conspiracy and theft, to which they pleaded not guilty.
Economy
Tinubu signs executive order on virtual assets, currency regulation
The order establishes a virtual assets council, chaired by the CBN, with the NRS and the SEC serving as vice-chairmen.
Education
Abduction: NECO counters Kogi over ‘miracle centre’ claim
Mr Sani described the allegations as false and misleading.
NationWide
Shun politics of domination; Nigeria needs service, competence, Emir Sanusi tells politicians
“Power-sharing should not only be about geographical rotation but about ensuring that credible, competent and compassionate leaders emerge to serve the people,” he said.
