Olaf Scholz

China Urges Further Preparation Ahead of Ukraine Peace Conference in Switzerland

Published by Novinite on Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:47

China emphasized today the necessity for extensive groundwork before the Ukraine peace conference, slated to be held in Switzerland. This statement follows German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's assertion that Beijing had committed to backing the summit, as per AFP reports.

Germany's Scholz seeks Chinese role in 'just peace' for Ukraine

Published by Hurriyet on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 08:49

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday he hoped Berlin and Beijing could help achieve a "just peace" in Ukraine, as he met President Xi Jinping in the Chinese capital.

The chancellor arrived in China on Sunday, accompanied by a large delegation of ministers and business executives on his second visit to the country since taking office.

Macron says ground operations in Ukraine possible 'at some point'

Published by Hurriyet on Sun, 03/17/2024 - 06:06

French President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview published Saturday evening that Western ground operations in Ukraine might be necessary "at some point", days after meeting with German and Polish leaders.

Last month Macron refused to rule out putting troops on the ground in Ukraine, which prompted a stern response from Berlin and other European partners.

Scholz and Macron meet in Berlin to mend Ukraine rift

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 03/15/2024 - 06:20

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will receive French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin on Friday after tensions between the leaders blew out into the open over differences on how to support Ukraine.

After a clear-the-air meeting in the chancellery, the pair will be joined by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk for urgent consultations on further European military backing for Kiev.

Germany Rejects Providing Taurus Missiles to Ukraine Despite Internal Divisions

Published by Novinite on Tue, 03/12/2024 - 10:07

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has affirmed that Germany will not supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, as reported by DPA. This decision comes after German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock suggested the possibility of giving the missiles to Great Britain, in exchange for London sending Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine.

Tensions Rise: Russia Alleges German Military Plans to Strike Its Territory

Published by Novinite on Mon, 03/04/2024 - 12:43

The Kremlin has accused Germany's Bundeswehr of orchestrating plans to strike Russian territory, following the release of a leaked recording purportedly capturing discussions among high-ranking German military officials. The revelation has prompted scrutiny of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's leadership and raised concerns about potential military actions against Russia.

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