Scholz rejects key points of Ukraine's victory plan
Photo: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (Getty Images)
Germany has rejected key elements of Ukraine's victory plan in the ongoing war - the supply of long-range weapons and the swift invitation to NATO, says German Chancellor Olaf Scholz following the EU Council summit in Brussels.
Scholz emphasizes that the priority is to prevent Russia's war against Ukraine from escalating into a conflict between Russia and NATO. He reiterates that his stance on supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus cruise missiles will not change.
"I do not consider such supplies to be right, and that will remain," said Scholz.
The German Chancellor also plans to continue blocking Ukraine's rapid invitation to NATO. He referenced the resolution from the recent Alliance summit in Washington, where NATO allies did not extend an invitation to Ukraine, as the United States and Germany opposed it.
The NATO resolution states that an invitation to NATO can only be issued once all allies agree and all membership conditions are met, including reforms in democracy, economy, and security.
Zelenskyy's victory plan
On October 17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Brussels to present his victory plan. According to him, most EU leaders supported the Ukrainian plan.
Before that, Zelenskyy presented the victory plan in the parliament, Verkhovna Rada. It consists of five main points and three confidential annexes. The Office of the President explained that the annexes include strikes against Russia and the necessary weaponry for that.
The victory plan also includes a swift invitation for Ukraine to join NATO. The United States has stated that reforms are needed for Ukraine to become a member of the Alliance.
