It was agreed in Europe, says Scholz, that no more borders would be changed. “What Putin and his parliament have decided is a breach of international law.” When you start redrawing borders, things get uncomfortable.
Regarding today’s move away from the Nord Stream 2 pipeline project, Scholz said: “We are a long way from Nord Stream 2 starting.” No one can bet that it will even start. Europe’s gas supply must now be secured.
In the case of a complete invasion there will also be further sanctions. Striving for one diplomatic solution was the past week a bitter disappointment. But he was not unprepared – in other words: Scholz says he was not surprised.
The United States, France and Germany collectively failed to get Pto throw utin off course. “The main thing is to persevere and consistently implement what is important to us.” “We will have to strive for a long time.”
But the Federal Chancellor also stipulates that it no arms shipments will give to Ukraine.