Germany opposes the demilitarization of Ukraine.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared that European security must focus on a strong Ukraine, rejecting Russia's demand that Kyiv demilitarize .

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (Photo: Reuters).

Speaking to reporters after a meeting of European leaders in London on March 2, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz emphasized: "Clearly, we must support Ukraine financially and militarily. Secondly, we must understand that the core of any future peaceful order must be the ability for Ukraine to defend itself and to have a strong army... All security architectures must revolve around this."

He did not specify whether Berlin would deploy troops to Ukraine, but affirmed its continued financial and military support for Ukraine.

According to the Kiel Institute, Germany is the second-largest donor to Ukraine, contributing approximately $18 billion in military and other aid.

Russia argues that the conflict in Ukraine is a result of NATO's eastward expansion. Moscow rejects any temporary ceasefire and accepts only a permanent solution. Moscow maintains that peace can only be achieved if Ukraine commits to neutrality, demilitarization, and defascism, and recognizes the territorial realities on the ground.

However, Scholz rejected Moscow's accusations, calling Russia's stance "unacceptable." He stated, "Ukraine must become so strong that it will be impenetrable."

The German Chancellor also expressed concern about the prospect of a more moderate government emerging in Kyiv.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's five-year term ended last year, but he refused to hold new elections, citing martial law to be implemented in 2022. After US President Donald Trump called Zelensky an "unelected dictator," Ukrainian lawmakers passed a document supporting Zelensky's retention of power until the conflict ends.

Scholz's remarks came after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans for a new coalition of nations willing to guarantee Kyiv's security.

Mr. Starmer held an emergency meeting in London on March 2nd, acknowledging that some countries supporting Kyiv have limited resources and urging those with sufficient resources to act urgently.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict erupted in February 2022 and has become a war of attrition. The administration of US President Donald Trump is seeking to quickly end the conflict.

Following a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump last month, the Kremlin declared its readiness to initiate a peace process, emphasizing the need to address the root causes of the conflict. Moscow firmly opposes the deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine as well as Kyiv's aspirations to join the alliance. Russia considers this one of the reasons for the escalation of the conflict in 2022.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-gioi/duc-phan-doi-phi-quan-su-hoa-ukraine-20250303165204747.htm