Olaf Scholz, Russia and Germany

Germany's Scholz to Xi: no one must fear their neighbour
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz discussed Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine with China's President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, saying it was important that the two economic powers discuss difficult topics.
Germany’s Scholz discusses Ukraine with Russia’s Putin in first such call in 2 years
Germany's government says that Chancellor Olaf Scholz had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the first such conversation in two years.
Scholz plans to address Chinese exports to Russia in meeting with Xi
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday that he plans to discuss the issue of arms deliveries to Russia with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the fringes of the G20 summit. "It is always a topic of my talks to warn everyone against supplying lethal weapons to Russia.
Germany's Scholz to address drones for Russia with China's Xi
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday he would discuss the delivery of dual-use goods with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit, following a report that a Chinese factory is producing military drones for Russia.
China's Xi urges 'strategic' ties in talks with Germany's Scholz
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for Beijing and Berlin to develop ties with a "strategic" and "long-term" perspective Tuesday as he met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Rio de Janeiro, state media said.
China Responds to Alleged Evidence of Attack Drone Supply to Russia
China has refuted reports it has been supplying Russia with attack drones as European Union foreign ministers met Monday to discuss the alleged evidence. "China handles the export of military products prudently and responsibly,
EU Discusses Consequences for China Over Drone Aid to Russia
China’s growing assistance to Russia for its war in Ukraine “will and must have consequences,” German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned as top European Union diplomats met in Brussels Monday.
Germany warns China against supplying drones to Russia for Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned China against supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine with military equipment at a meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday. Baerbock said supporters of Russia must understand that the Ukraine war concerns Europe's "core security interests" and for this reason backing Russia "must and will have consequences" for China.
German FM Warns Of 'Consequences' If China Drone Aid To Russia Confirmed
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Monday of "consequences" if China is confirmed to be supplying Russia with drones for its war in Ukraine, as EU ministers reviewed the evidence at a meeting in Brussels.
EU warns China of ‘consequences’ if it’s found to be making armed drones for Russia
European Union foreign ministers are discussing intelligence showing drones are being produced for the Russian military in Xinjiang.
Scholz criticised over call with Putin after Russia launches massive barrage
Olaf Scholz’s phone call with Vladimir Putin was criticised by European leaders on Sunday as Russian missiles rained down in ...
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Scholz call with Putin opens ‘Pandora’s box,’ Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says
German chancellor’s conversation Friday with Russian leader undermines efforts to isolate Moscow, Ukrainian president says.
Scholz justifies his call to Putin, yet admits Russia's ruler did not change his stance
Following criticism from Ukraine and the opposition, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended his phone call with Russian ...
Scholz refuses to approve long-range missile strikes
Olaf Scholz is still refusing to send Germany’s long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine, despite the US allowing Kyiv limited ...
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Olaf Scholz on German missiles for Ukraine: It’s still a no
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s refusal to provide long-range missiles comes after the White House reportedly allowed Ukraine to ...
Russia vows response if Ukraine uses US long-range missiles to hit its territory
The decision by President Biden will allow Ukraine to fire into Russia using US long-range missiles it's had for more than a ...
Canada's Trudeau signals support for Scholz-Putin call, Poland's Tusk says phone calls won't stop Russia
"We all understand how important it is to see an end to the violence in Ukraine, to see an end to conflicts around the world, ...
Tuesday Briefing: Ukraine is Poised to Strike inside Russia
Ukraine is poised to strike inside Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky suggested that Kyiv’s first launches of long-range weapons inside Russian territory would come soon and w ...