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Leaders of Germany, France and Italy arrive in Kiev

Leaders of Germany, France and Italy arrive in Kiev

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi have arrived in Kiev, the DPA news agency reported on Thursday. The three leaders took a night train to Kyiv. They crossed into …

Macron to meet Scholz in Berlin on May 9

Macron to meet Scholz in Berlin on May 9

French President Emmanuel Macron will head to Berlin on May 9 to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the Elysée Palace announced. Macron is visiting the German capital on his first trip abroad after his recent reelection, in line …

Biden and Scholz discuss anti-Russian measures

Biden and Scholz discuss anti-Russian measures

US President Joe Biden and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have discussed by phone military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, as well as anti-Russian measures, the White House press service said in a statement. According to the document, …

Scholz wants all Western Balkan states in EU

Scholz wants all Western Balkan states in EU

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he wants all Western Balkans countries to join the EU but that Serbia must press ahead with reforms, including on media freedom, before it can join. “For Serbia, it is important that it …

Scholz: Germany to continue military assistance to Ukraine

Scholz: Germany to continue military assistance to Ukraine

Germany will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine and its decisions will be proportionate and depend on the situation, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said after a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. "Germany invariably participates …

Germany to support Finland's decision to join NATO

Germany to support Finland's decision to join NATO

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured that Berlin will support the entry of Sweden and Finland into NATO as part of strengthening Europe’s defense strategy. Finland and Sweden have the status of NATO partner countries. Currently, …

EU preparing for Russian oil embargo. Dates announced

EU preparing for Russian oil embargo. Dates announced

The European Union will stop importing Russian coal in summer and will do away with Russian oil by the end of 2022, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview with The Indian Express newspaper published on Monday. The European …

Scholz: embargo on Russian gas harmful for European economy

Scholz: embargo on Russian gas harmful for European economy

An abrupt gas embargo would not bring quick peace to Ukraine and it is important for Germany to avoid a serious economic crisis, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview published in Spiegel magazine. "Firstly, I do not …

Scholz: top priority avoiding NATO confrontation with Russia

Scholz: top priority avoiding NATO confrontation with Russia

NATO must avoid a direct military confrontation with Russia that could lead to a third world war, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview with Der Spiegel when asked about Germany's failure to deliver heavy weapons to Ukraine. …

Scholz: G7 to respond with more sanctions if needed

Scholz: G7 to respond with more sanctions if needed

The Group of Seven wealthy nations are all committed to fully implementing agreed sanctions measures on Russia and will respond with further sanctions if necessary, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Thursday. "That is a strong …

Scholz reacts to idea of ruble payments for gas

Scholz reacts to idea of ruble payments for gas

Under current contracts, Russian gas supplies must be paid in dollars or euros, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said. "Fixed contracts are everywhere with the currency in which the deliveries are to be paid being part of these …

Putin and Scholz discuss Russia-Ukraine talks

Putin and Scholz discuss Russia-Ukraine talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin focused on Ukraine in his telephone conversation with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Wednesday, the Kremlin said after the two leaders’ talks. "While discussing the situation around Ukraine, …