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Scholz appeals to China: “Do not deliver weapons to the aggressor Russia!”
February 27, 2022.: Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his “Zeitenwende” speech in the Bundestag after Russia invaded Ukraine
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A good year ago, Olaf Scholz’s “Zeitenwende” speech in the Bundestag was followed by a realignment of German foreign and security policy. Now it’s time for a first assessment – follow the Chancellor’s government statement in the star-Live blog.
A good year after his “turning point” speech, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) is taking stock of the consequences of the Russian attack on Ukraine in the Bundestag. It will also be about what he has done with the announced special fund of 100 billion euros for the Bundeswehr and how he intends to continue modernizing the armed forces.
But it should also be discussed what caused the taboo breach in February 2022 to send German weapons to a war zone for the first time to defend against a nuclear power.
Follow the Chancellor’s government statement and the debate in the star-Live blog:
Olaf Scholz’ government statement
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Scholz calls on China to refrain from supplying arms to Russia
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Olaf Scholz thanks the states that train Ukrainian soldiers and deliver weapons to Ukraine.
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“Putin miscalculates when he thinks time is on his side.”
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Scholz calls on China to refrain from supplying arms to Russia
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It is important that Putin hears from many countries around the world that Russia must withdraw from Ukraine. Scholz praised China’s opposition to the use of nuclear weapons. But it is disappointing that Beijing is not communicating with Kiev. He demands from China: “Do not supply weapons to the aggressor Russia!”
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Putin relies on threatening gestures, the Chancellor continued. He continues to threaten the existence of Ukraine and also the security of Europe. “You can’t negotiate with a gun to your temple.”
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“Our ‘Never Again!’ means that Putin’s imperialism must not prevail!” says Scholz.
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A just, lasting peace requires respect for the peace order and respect for international law. “Putin tramples on this.”
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“Love of peace does not mean submission to a larger neighbor!” This would be the end of Ukraine, says the Chancellor.
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You can’t create peace if you say “Never again war!” and call for an end to the arms deliveries, Scholz continued.
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Scholz comments on the peace demos that have taken place recently. Scholz emphasizes that Ukraine was attacked. “That is why there cannot and will not be a peace agreement over the heads of the Ukrainians!”
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“Resolute, balanced, closely coordinated with our friends and partners. That’s how it is,” said the Chancellor of the German course.
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Scholz thanks Friedrich Merz (CDU) for supporting the government course.
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Scholz says Ukrainians long for peace. The way to get there requires brave action. Applause from the traffic light parties.
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The government statement begins. Olaf Scholz gets the word.
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The plenary observed a minute’s silence in memory of Corinna Miazga.
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