Politicians from Germany condemn the Russian invasion and assure Ukraine of their solidarity. Baerbock calls on Germans to leave the war zone. Former Chancellor Schröder spoke for the first time.
“February 24 is a terrible day for Ukraine and a gloomy day for Europe”: Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced further sanctions after the attack on Ukraine.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the German government accused Russia of breaking international law and announced further sanctions. “February 24 is a terrible day for Ukraine and a gloomy day for Europe,” said Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday afternoon in Berlin. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is bringing suffering and destruction to his immediate neighbors and violating Ukraine’s sovereignty and borders. “This is Putin’s war.” Scholz assured the Eastern European NATO states of support: “We understand your concerns in the face of this development only too well. We will be by your side.”