Germany's Scholz Reaffirms Military Support for Ukraine Amid Domestic Debate
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reaffirmed Germany's commitment to supporting Ukraine during a surprise visit to Kyiv, amidst domestic criticism and an upcoming election. Scholz's stance against delivering long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine contrasts with conservative leader Friedrich Merz's more aggressive approach, which Scholz argues could escalate tensions with nuclear-armed Russia. The debate over military aid is intensifying in Germany, with Scholz's Social Democratic Party trailing behind Merz's Christian Democratic Union in polls. Scholz's visit is seen as an effort to bolster his statesman image ahead of the February election.
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