Germany backs Ukraine with arms as Russia issues nuclear warning
"We are confident that this will not lead to escalation," stated German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an interview. He referred to his government's decision to allow Ukraine to use German weapons to attack targets in Russia.
"We are confident that this will not lead to escalation because, as American President Joe Biden also put it, the goal is, for example, to be able to defend a large city like Kharkiv," emphasized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an interview with the radio station Antenne Bayern.
"And I think that explains to everyone that it has to be possible. In any case, it has always been possible under international law," said Scholz.
The Chancellor also added that this decision was the result of a careful decision-making process that was conducted together with "our friends and allies."
"German citizens can be sure of this"
Chancellor Scholz also emphasized that caution and careful consideration are necessary in such situations.
"And German citizens can be sure of this. I will not allow any pressure to convince me to make a decision that is not right and not timely," he declared. He believes appropriate political actions should not be taken under the influence of emotions or pressure but should be based on a deliberate and thoughtful approach.
German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit informed on Friday about the Chancellor's decision, according to which Ukraine, which is under attack, can now use weapons provided by Germany against military targets in Russia. This decision came a day after the US government permitted Ukraine to use American weapons in a limited capacity against targets in Russia.
Both Germany and the US justified their decisions by referencing the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine.
This decision was immediately met with threats from Russia. - This is not 'military aid' but participation in a war against us - stated Dmitry Medvedev. The Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia added that "the West may mistakenly believe that Russia will never use nuclear weapons."
