Olaf Scholz’s Visit to Kyiv: A Focus on Weapons Support Amidst Election Campaign
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made headlines during his visit to Kyiv, arriving with a silver suitcase instead of his usual briefcase. While he announced additional military support for Ukraine, including tanks and rockets, he reaffirmed Germany’s stance against supplying long-range weapons, which he describes as a potential provocation to Russia. This cautious approach has sparked debate among German political parties as they gear up for the upcoming elections, with promises of peace resonating with an increasingly weary electorate.