While the war between Russia and Ukraine continues to maintain its place on the world agenda, remarkable statements continue to come from the leaders. German Chancellor Olaf Scolz and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Berlin, the capital of Germany, to discuss the war in Ukraine, bilateral and regional issues. Speaking at the joint press conference held after the meeting, Scholz stated that they implemented embargoes and sanctions against Russia to prevent the spread of the war in Ukraine, and stated that they also provided military and economic support to Ukraine.
“A TURNING POINT IN HISTORY”
Stating that no one can know that war will break out in Ukraine or that “thousands of people will experience death and destruction” as a result, Scholz said, “We experienced a turning point in history.”
Stating that the future of Europe is possible with a strong union, Scholz said, “Ukraine belongs to the European family. The war in Ukraine brings us together. Because you have to act together. “We are living the tremendous power that comes from our union,” he said.
Explaining that it is necessary to act quickly to end the war, Scholz said, “Russia should withdraw its soldiers from Ukraine. “Ukraine will not accept a dictated peace,” he said.
“RUSSIA’S ‘TERRIBLE WAR OF AGGRESSION’ BRINGS EUROPEAN PARTNERS TOGETHER”
Emphasizing that Germany-France friendship is more important than ever as a driving force, Scholz said, “This is about ‘new momentum’ for Europe. Russia’s ‘terrible war of aggression’ brings its European partners together,” he said.
Macron, who was re-elected President of France and made his first foreign visit to Germany, emphasized the importance of establishing a ceasefire in Ukraine and announced that Germany and France were working together to prevent the spread of the war. Macron stressed that it is important to protect democracy. (UAV)