Scholz tells journalists joint strategy on Ukraine possible with Trump
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed confidence in reaching an agreement with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on a joint strategy for Ukraine after their phone conversation.
Speaking to the Funke group of newspapers on Dec. 6, Scholz said: "I am confident that we can develop a joint strategy for Ukraine. My guiding principle remains that nothing can be decided without giving the Ukrainian people a say."
Scholz mentioned discussing the matter "in detail" with Trump and added that his team is maintaining direct communication with Trump's security advisers.
Ukraine has emerged as a central topic in Germany's snap election campaign, set for February, following the collapse of Scholz's three-party governing coalition last month.
During a rare visit to Kyiv on Dec. 2, Scholz promised 650 million euros ($680 million) worth of arms to be supplied this December. A German Defense Ministry spokesperson clarified that this will be part of a 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) package already announced in October.
Martin Fornusek
announced new military aid for Ukraine. He stated the visit sent a clear message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, affirming Berlin's unwavering support for Kyiv throughout the war.
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