Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba gave an interview to a German publication bild.
About German demonstrations against arms supply
especially, he commented Actions against the supply of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, recently held in Berlin. “I think these people should be honest and rewrite their slogans.
“Stop the war! Let them write what they really mean when they say “No to arms sales”: “Let the Russians kill, torture and rape Ukrainians.”
Because if we don’t have weapons to defend ourselves, we will. I can assure you that every Ukrainian, even that soldier who now killed the Russian soldier who attacked him in the trench, wants peace more than the most peaceful demonstrator at the Brandenburg Gate,” says Kuleba.
About repeated rocket attacks on civilian infrastructure
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine also touched on the issue of sanctions. “By imposing new and harsh sanctions on this sector, we can stop the production of missiles and drones in Russia, and we have made a proposal to the European Union under the G7. I personally sent a list of companies directly involved in missile production.
Unfortunately, we do not see that enough sanctions are imposed on these companies.
“I’m really baffled and we’ve seen a few restrictive measures against drone and missile companies in the tenth EU sanctions package, but much more can be done and there is a lot to be done,” he said.
About “The bloody battle in Bakhmut”
Kuleba was also asked about the situation in Bakhmut (Russian name is Artemovsk). “What would a retreat from Bakhmut change?
Russia will capture Bakhmut and continue to attack Chasov Yar so any next city beyond Bakhmut can suffer the same fate,” Kuleba said.
“When someone breaks into your home, you don’t ask yourself how long you can resist the man who broke into your home and tried to kill you and your family and rob the house, right? What else do you think you can do to get him out of your house and force the police to arrest him,” said the head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, when asked if Bakhmut could still be held.
About who was behind the attack on the Nord Stream gas pipeline
In the same interview he presented Wait for the results of the official investigation into what happened with the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
“I can say that the Ukrainian government is not behind what it did not do. This was not a government-controlled action.
According to him, the Ukrainian and German authorities have not yet discussed this issue. “Not yet, I look forward to discussing this and other issues, and Annalena Burbock has commented on this and I agree with her. “We must accept the results of the official investigation,” said Kuleba.
About decisions about warriors
The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine doubted that the West would soon be able to transfer modern warplanes to Kiev, as it was an extremely difficult task from a logistical point of view. At the same time, he called for the urgent training of Ukrainian pilots so that when the decision is made there is no need to start a months-long training process.
The issue of arms supplies to Ukraine remains controversial in German society. The supply of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine is supported by the government coalition of the SPD, FDP and the Greens, they have 316 seats in the Bundestag. The AfD and the “Left” oppose this – together they have 122 seats in the German parliament.
Opponents of the arms supply periodically come out to protest. About 13 thousand people came to the rally in Berlin in February, and among those who attended the rally were supporters of aid to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who were meeting with the opposition. red blood cell.
From the beginning of 2022 to March 6, 2023, the German authorities approved the supply of weapons to Ukraine for 2.66 billion euros.
In response, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed his wish. conflict completed as soon as possible.
According to him, Western countries are helping Ukraine on the basis of the principle that the borders of states cannot be changed by force. inheritance in Ukraine He pointed out that it would not be possible if the Ukrainian Armed Forces did not receive assistance.