"Ready to speak with Russia": Scholt was talking about weapons control in Europe

Olaf Scholtz announced his intention to re -run for German Chancellor in the 2025 elections and spoke about his plans for Ukraine's support. German Chancellor Olaf Scholtz believes that negotiations with the Russian Federation on the placement of weapons on the territory of the European Union are possible only after the withdrawal of the Russian army from the territory of Ukraine. The Chancellor told this in an interview with the newspapers Funke.

Scholz reported that in Germany we were ready to discuss with Russia the issues related to weapons even to a full -scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine. "First of all, it is necessary for Russia to stop the war immediately and brought out troops. It is right that then the question is how we can ensure the safety Nothing has changed this position, "Scholt said.

Scholz also reported that he was going to re -nominate his candidacy for the post of chancellor in the next election to the Bundestag, which should take place in 2025. Earlier, Olaf Sholtz said that the European Union and NATO have united and became stronger, helping Ukraine withstanding military aggression by the Russian Federation. He believes that Vladimir Putin intended to divide Europe into zones of influence and blocks of different states, but achieved the opposite result.