Scholz Halts Further Aid to Ukraine, Says Spiegel
The German Chancellor is said to be hesitant to endorse a €3 billion aid package for Ukraine, pointing to a perceived lack of urgency. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is reportedly hesitant to approve a €3 billion military aid package for Ukraine, despite pressure from Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, as reported by Der Spiegel on Thursday. Scholz, amid a looming snap election, considers the proposed assistance unnecessary.
The German government is reportedly engaged in intense discussions regarding this aid, which may consist of advanced anti-aircraft weapons and artillery. Baerbock and Pistorius view the package as vital for Ukraine as it contends with ongoing Russian aggression on the battlefield.
Concerns among the ministers also extend to the unpredictability of future US support for Ukraine, especially with the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, known for his critical stance on aid to Ukraine, set to take office on January 20.
To facilitate funding for this assistance plan, Baerbock and Pistorius are seeking unscheduled expenditure approval from the Bundestag’s budget committee, a process previously employed for Ukraine aid, according to the report.
Scholz has expressed opposition to the proposal for various reasons, including a desire to avoid “presenting the future federal government with a fait accompli” regarding Ukraine assistance, as stated in the magazine. His office is also reportedly of the view that Ukraine still has adequate resources from prior German aid commitments. Additionally, sources within his SPD party indicated to Spiegel that the chancellor might be sidestepping new arms deliveries during the election campaign to avoid alienating voters.
The debate over this aid package comes in the wake of the collapse of Germany’s traffic light coalition in November, which stemmed from several disputes, including those surrounding Ukraine assistance, and a snap election is on the horizon for February 23.
Germany has been a significant supporter of Ukraine since the conflict commenced, committing approximately €28 billion in total aid. However, military assistance was reduced in 2025 to €4 billion, down from €7.5 billion the previous year. Scholz has also shown reluctance to authorize the delivery of Taurus long-range missiles, believing it could escalate tensions and implicate Germany directly in the conflict.
Meanwhile, Russia has consistently condemned Western arms deliveries to Ukraine, arguing that such shipments merely prolong the conflict without altering its ultimate outcome.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
The German government is reportedly engaged in intense discussions regarding this aid, which may consist of advanced anti-aircraft weapons and artillery. Baerbock and Pistorius view the package as vital for Ukraine as it contends with ongoing Russian aggression on the battlefield.
Concerns among the ministers also extend to the unpredictability of future US support for Ukraine, especially with the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, known for his critical stance on aid to Ukraine, set to take office on January 20.
To facilitate funding for this assistance plan, Baerbock and Pistorius are seeking unscheduled expenditure approval from the Bundestag’s budget committee, a process previously employed for Ukraine aid, according to the report.
Scholz has expressed opposition to the proposal for various reasons, including a desire to avoid “presenting the future federal government with a fait accompli” regarding Ukraine assistance, as stated in the magazine. His office is also reportedly of the view that Ukraine still has adequate resources from prior German aid commitments. Additionally, sources within his SPD party indicated to Spiegel that the chancellor might be sidestepping new arms deliveries during the election campaign to avoid alienating voters.
The debate over this aid package comes in the wake of the collapse of Germany’s traffic light coalition in November, which stemmed from several disputes, including those surrounding Ukraine assistance, and a snap election is on the horizon for February 23.
Germany has been a significant supporter of Ukraine since the conflict commenced, committing approximately €28 billion in total aid. However, military assistance was reduced in 2025 to €4 billion, down from €7.5 billion the previous year. Scholz has also shown reluctance to authorize the delivery of Taurus long-range missiles, believing it could escalate tensions and implicate Germany directly in the conflict.
Meanwhile, Russia has consistently condemned Western arms deliveries to Ukraine, arguing that such shipments merely prolong the conflict without altering its ultimate outcome.
Camille Lefevre contributed to this report for TROIB News
