Scholz and the Finnish president show their support for Ukraine in Berlin | Video

Berlin (Germany), May 8 (EFE).- The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and the Finnish President, Alexander Stubb, reiterated this Wednesday in a joint appearance in Berlin their willingness to continue supporting Ukraine as long as necessary and to strengthen the European pillar of NATO in the face of the aggressive policy Russian.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz:

1. "In view of the challenges posed by the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, we must constantly strengthen the European pillar of our defense and deterrence alliance. And we strongly agree on these issues."

2. "It is also positive that overall support for Ukraine is now broad. Of course, this also includes Finland's decision to provide a new support package, which we very much welcome. Because we are all clear that we have to be prepared for this war to last longer than we would like and, therefore, we are united in support of Ukraine for as long as necessary.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb:

3. "In Finland, we have so far provided aid totaling almost three billion euros to Ukraine, two billion for defense equipment and one billion for development."

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Date: 08/05/2024 18:38 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Politics » Diplomacy
Politics
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 190 seconds
Reference: 55013512167
Relevance: Normal