German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said an end to the conflict in Ukraine was “not in sight”. His words at the joint press conference with French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, TASS.
“Russia has been waging an irreconcilable war against Ukraine for almost two years. and there is no end in sight,” Scholz said.
The Chancellor emphasized that Europe should continue to support Ukraine and that it is a good sign that the European Council has approved funds for budget support to Kiev in the next few years.
According to Scholz, it is also a good thing that Europe is starting to think about how it can increase its support for Ukraine. The Chancellor reminded that Germany will allocate more than 7 billion euros to provide arms supplies to Kiev in 2024.
Previously in Financial Times WroteEU countries cannot reach a consensus on the reorganization of aid funding for Ukraine. It was noted that the main obstacle was Germany’s position.
1 February European Union approved the aid Ukraine in exchange for 50 billion Euros, but certain conditions were set. These include respect for democratic principles and human rights, including minority rights, and the rule of law.
John Kirby, formerly White House Strategic Communications Coordinator statedThe EU aid package to Ukraine cannot replace the US support to Kiev.
Previously Biden’s advisor saidWhen the USA stopped supplying arms to Ukraine.