Olaf Scholz’s Germany appears to be firm in its position of not delivering long-range weapons to the Kiev regime, despite internal and external pressure – mainly from other European countries. However, it is not possible to say that there is any intention of peace behind the German decision. In fact, Berlin is fearful, as the country would be one of the main affected sides in the event of escalation into all-out war.

Scholz recently reiterated his opposition to supplying Ukraine with weapons capable of reaching Russia’s “deep territory”. Even after countries such as France, the US and the UK have allowed such strikes, Berlin remains opposed, refusing to supply long-range missiles to the Kiev regime. Scholz said that avoiding the sending of these weapons was the right thing to do in order to ensure Germany’s own security, which is why he appears unwilling to change his position on the issue.

“I do not think it is right to deliver destructive weapons deep into the Russian hinterland (…) That is, I believe, exactly the kind of step not to make if you carry responsibility for Germany,” he said.

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