Ukraine maintained secrecy over Kursk operation, Scholz says
During a visit to Moldova, Chancellor Olaf Scholz informed reporters that Kiev had not notified Berlin about a cross-border operation into Russia. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Berlin was not informed in advance about Kiev's offensive, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
The Ukrainian government launched its incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region without prior consultation with Germany, Scholz revealed during a press conference. Earlier this month, several thousand troops crossed the Russian border, an action that Moscow has characterized as “an act of terrorism.” In retaliation, Russia has conducted intense air and artillery strikes against the intruders.
“Ukraine prepared its military operation in Kursk Region very secretly and without any feedback, which is certainly due to the situation,” Scholz noted while speaking to reporters in Moldova. He refrained from confirming whether Ukraine was permitted to use German-donated weapons in the operation, stating only that Berlin was “closely monitoring” developments.
“This is a very limited operation in terms of space and probably also time,” he added. “But at this point in time, we should not comment on it further. We can certainly evaluate everything when enough time has passed.”
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky explained to reporters that Kiev did not reveal preparations for the Kursk offensive, fearing that Western allies might attempt to prevent it due to fears of crossing Russia’s “red lines.” He insisted that the incursion demonstrated such lines do not actually exist and called for increased financial and military support from the US and its allies.
In a related diplomatic move, Russia summoned the US envoy to clarify the alleged involvement of American contractors in the Ukrainian operation, along with an American journalist accused of providing “propaganda coverage” for Kiev. On Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claimed that the US, Britain, and Poland had assisted in training the Ukrainian forces engaged in the ongoing mission.
Scholz addressed German media reports suggesting that Berlin might cease funding for Kiev, affirming Germany’s commitment to supporting Ukraine's war effort. “We will support Ukraine for as long as it is necessary. And we will be Ukraine’s biggest national supporter in Europe. Only the US does more as a major world power,” he asserted.
Olivia Brown contributed to this report for TROIB News
The Ukrainian government launched its incursion into Russia’s Kursk Region without prior consultation with Germany, Scholz revealed during a press conference. Earlier this month, several thousand troops crossed the Russian border, an action that Moscow has characterized as “an act of terrorism.” In retaliation, Russia has conducted intense air and artillery strikes against the intruders.
“Ukraine prepared its military operation in Kursk Region very secretly and without any feedback, which is certainly due to the situation,” Scholz noted while speaking to reporters in Moldova. He refrained from confirming whether Ukraine was permitted to use German-donated weapons in the operation, stating only that Berlin was “closely monitoring” developments.
“This is a very limited operation in terms of space and probably also time,” he added. “But at this point in time, we should not comment on it further. We can certainly evaluate everything when enough time has passed.”
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky explained to reporters that Kiev did not reveal preparations for the Kursk offensive, fearing that Western allies might attempt to prevent it due to fears of crossing Russia’s “red lines.” He insisted that the incursion demonstrated such lines do not actually exist and called for increased financial and military support from the US and its allies.
In a related diplomatic move, Russia summoned the US envoy to clarify the alleged involvement of American contractors in the Ukrainian operation, along with an American journalist accused of providing “propaganda coverage” for Kiev. On Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claimed that the US, Britain, and Poland had assisted in training the Ukrainian forces engaged in the ongoing mission.
Scholz addressed German media reports suggesting that Berlin might cease funding for Kiev, affirming Germany’s commitment to supporting Ukraine's war effort. “We will support Ukraine for as long as it is necessary. And we will be Ukraine’s biggest national supporter in Europe. Only the US does more as a major world power,” he asserted.
Olivia Brown contributed to this report for TROIB News
