Scholz assured that he will not allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz assured that he will not allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia.
The German Chancellor made this statement at a meeting with citizens in Prenzlau.
Scholz's words are quoted by the DPA agency.
What Scholz said about lifting restrictions on strikes deep into Russia
The German Chancellor has confirmed his refusal to transfer Taurus long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine due to the serious risk of escalation that this would entail.
I said 'no' to this, said the head of the German government.
He stressed that he considers it a problem to give Ukraine the opportunity to strike deep into the Russian Federation, and assured that he will not allow this.
I will not do this because I consider it a problem, ” Scholz said, noting that he will stick to his position even if other countries decide otherwise.
Commenting on reports that the US may lift restrictions, the German Chancellor noted that not all assumptions are true.
There are currently discussions in the West about the possibility of lifting restrictions on strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces deep into the Russian Federation using Western long-range weapons.
The issue was due to be discussed at a meeting between US President Joseph Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on September 13, but no announcements were made on the topic.
On September 12, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the lifting of restrictions on strikes deep into Russia by the North Atlantic Alliance countries would mean their direct participation in the conflict.
