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international-relations1 year ago

"Transatlantic Tensions: Scholz's Warning and Biden's Hosting Amid Ukraine Aid Standoff"

US Senator Chris Coons and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Washington DC, where they took a selfie and joked about their striking resemblance, prompting the question "who is who?" The two leaders share similar age, height, and a passion for politics, as well as a sense of urgency to send more military aid to Ukraine. Chancellor Scholz's visit to Washington DC aimed to garner support for Ukraine and emphasize the importance of sending additional aid, as lawmakers in Congress work to navigate divisions and pass aid amid pushback from Republicans.

via BBC.com|
#doppelganger#german-chancellor-olaf-scholz#international-relations
politics1 year ago

"White House Meeting: Biden and Germany's Scholz Discuss Ukraine Aid"

President Biden will meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House on February 9 to reaffirm support for Ukraine, discuss preventing regional escalation in the Middle East, and coordinate ahead of the NATO Summit. They will also address increasing life-saving assistance and protection of civilians in Gaza, as well as express steadfast support for Israel's right to self-defense.

via The White House|
#german-chancellor-olaf-scholz#middle-east#nato-summit
international-relations2 years ago

"Ukraine's EU aspirations and the challenges posed by Orbán's influence"

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba praised German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his move during the EU summit, which allowed accession talks for Ukraine by suggesting that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban temporarily leave the room to avoid blocking the negotiations. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported one person killed in a Russian drone attack in the Odesa region, and UK intelligence stated that the 2024 Russian presidential election in the occupied regions of Ukraine will likely be rigged. Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed claims that Russia would attack a NATO country and emphasized that Moscow has no interest in fighting with NATO.

via DW (English)|
#eu-summit#german-chancellor-olaf-scholz#hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban
conflictwar2 years ago

"Russian Drone Attack and Iskander Missile Strike Plague Ukraine's Infrastructure"

Russian forces launched a major drone attack on Ukrainian infrastructure facilities in the south and north of the country, with Ukrainian air defense shooting down 29 out of 38 drones. Two people were killed and several injured in strikes near the front line. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for the withdrawal of Russian troops and stated that he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The UK Ministry of Defense reported that neither Ukraine nor Russia are making substantial progress in their war aims. Ukrainian forces engaged in heavy fighting on the eastern bank of the Dnipro River after conducting successful operations to establish and secure footholds in Russian-controlled territory. Russia placed a former senior banker on its wanted list, who has been critical of Russia's war in Ukraine.

via DW (English)|
#conflictwar#drone-attack#german-chancellor-olaf-scholz