Germany has refused Ukraine’s request for long-range weapons, with Chancellor Olaf Scholz stating firmly that his country will not provide them, now or in the future. This decision was reiterated during his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the UN General Assembly. Despite pressure from Ukraine and its allies, Germany maintains its stance, citing solid reasons for the refusal. The move raises questions about how other nations, such as the U.S. and the U.K., will respond to Ukraine’s calls for additional military support.
Germany has delivered a decisive blow to Ukraine’s hopes of acquiring long-range weapons. Before a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Chancellor Olaf Scholz made it clear that Germany will not supply Ukraine with such weapons now or in the future. “We will not do it, and we have good reasons for that,” Scholz emphasized, underscoring the firm stance of the German government.
The decision comes as a significant setback for Ukraine, which has been seeking more advanced weaponry from its allies. Even if other nations provide long-range weapons, Germany will not give its approval. The firm position has raised questions about how other key allies, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, will respond to Ukraine’s continued pleas for military support.