German Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed the continuation of Western support for Ukraine in its war with Russia, stating on Saturday that "nothing will deter Germany from its efforts to support Kyiv." Speaking at a gathering of European social democrats in Bucharest, Scholz pointed out that "the best way to prevent any escalation, including a potential conflict between Russia and NATO, is effective deterrence."
He added, "The war in Ukraine will end the moment Russian President Vladimir Putin decides to withdraw his troops; however, he will only make that decision if he realizes he cannot win the war on the battlefield."
He continued, "Therefore, we are investing more in our security and defense collectively in Europe so that no one dares to attack us." He concluded by saying, "This also means setting aside narrow self-interests and building a strong and genuine European defense industry."
