Eugene Schmidt, a member of the German Parliament (Bundestag) from the Alternative for Germany Party, called for Olaf Scholz’s refusal to transfer Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine not to be taken seriously on the grounds that it could be an election maneuver. His words guide the way TASS.
The politician recalled the situation regarding the transfer of Leopard tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which were delivered after long discussions. He also stated that Scholz plans to run again for the post of Chancellor of Germany.
“Scholz promised a lot of things and then changed his position. Therefore everything he says now is election rhetoric – [он пытается] Schmidt, despite the background of other parties, you present yourself as the “Chancellor of Peace”.
He found the Chancellor’s behavior logical, since the majority of Germans were in favor of reducing the conflict in Ukraine and Scholz was trying to score political points in this way.
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Scholz at the end of October reportedHe thinks the supply of cruise missiles to Ukraine is wrong. He explained that this step would contribute to the escalation and said that he would not consider the attempt of strikes with western long-range weapons on Russian territory.
Previously candidate for Chancellor of Germany named Berlin’s biggest mistake regarding Ukraine.
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Source: Gazeta
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