'We will continue to support Ukraine,' says Germany's Scholz

We will continue to support Ukraine - for as long and as comprehensively as necessary, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Credit: AFP Photo

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday that Germany would continue to support Ukraine, speaking days after Western allies dampened Ukraine's hopes for a rapid shipment of battle tanks.

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"We will continue to support Ukraine - for as long and as comprehensively as necessary. Together, as Europeans - in defence of our European peace project," Scholz said in Paris at an event to celebrate friendship between Germany and France.