Olaf Scholz

Nov- 2024 -

18 November

War

Ukraine to Receive Sixth IRIS-T Air Defense System From Germany This Year

Germany will deliver the sixth planned IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine by the end of this year, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

16 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Slams Scholz After First Call With Putin in Two Years

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Germany's Olaf Scholz on Friday of playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin after the chancellor spoke by phone to the Kremlin chief for the first time in almost two years.

Jun- 2024 -

5 June

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

Germany to Buy 20 More Eurofighter Jets to Boost Defense

Germany will buy another 20 Eurofighter jets from Airbus, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said as Berlin battles to bulk up its defenses.

May- 2024 -

31 May

Arms

Staff Writer With AFP

Berlin Allows Ukraine to Fire German Weapons at Targets in Russi

Germany has given Ukraine permission to fire German-delivered weapons at targets in Russia, Chancellor Scholz's spokesman said, matching a move by the US.

Mar- 2024 -

14 March

Europe

Joe Saballa

Germany’s Scholz Says Sending Taurus Missiles to Ukraine ‘Irresponsible’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed opposition to sending long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine, saying the move would be “irresponsible.”

Feb- 2024 -

16 February

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Zelensky Signs ‘Historic’ Security Pact With Germany

Ukraine's Presiden Zelensky signed a security deal with Germany, hailed by Chancellor Scholz as a "historic step" anchoring sustained support for Kyiv in its raging battles against Russia.

Dec- 2023 -

14 December

War