German Chancellor warns of Europe's security threat if Russia wins in Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed strong support for Ukraine during an extraordinary session of the Bundestag, which was convened to discuss a vote of confidence in his government.

He emphasized that if Russia were to prevail in the ongoing conflict, Europe's security would face significant risks, Caliber.Az reports per Russian media.

"Let's not fool ourselves: if Putin wins in Ukraine, then in the long term the security of Europe will be under great threat," Scholz stated, highlighting the broader implications of a Russian victory.

While reaffirming Germany’s commitment to supporting Ukraine, Scholz also made it clear that Berlin would not take any action that could jeopardize its own security.

"Germany is the country providing the most support to Ukraine in Europe... At the same time, this means that we will not do anything that will jeopardize our own security," Scholz stated.

As an example, he pointed out that Germany has refrained from supplying long-range Taurus missiles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, stressing that the country's security remains a top priority.

He also reiterated that Germany would not send soldiers to Ukraine for support while he remains chancellor.

Scholz further explained that Germany's support for Ukraine is not solely based on security concerns but also on the potential economic benefits once the conflict is resolved. He noted that after the war, Ukraine would have the opportunity for significant economic growth and development, similar to other countries that joined the European Union in recent decades.

Scholz reminded the Bundestag that Germany had played a key role in the success stories of these nations and had reaped the rewards of their economic integration into the EU. He expressed hope that the same opportunities would arise for Ukraine.

Earlier, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock had also called for the provision of "strong security guarantees" to Ukraine, further reinforcing the country’s commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and security.

On December 16, the Bundestag is set to vote on a confidence motion regarding Scholz's cabinet. Western media reports suggest that Scholz may hope to lose the vote, as this would pave the way for early elections in Germany.

If confidence is granted in the current government and Scholz, the process of forming a coalition government will begin, though this scenario is considered unlikely.

Earlier, Scholz had confirmed his willingness to engage in dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

By Vafa Guliyeva