International Nato Secretary General: Selenskyj criticism of Scholz is unfair
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte considers the sometimes harsh criticism of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi to be unjustified.
23.12.2024, 04:55
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"I have often told Zelenskyi that he should stop criticizing Olaf Scholz, because I think it's unfair," Rutte told the German Press Agency in an interview.
What Scholz has done for Ukraine is impressive. He had helped to ensure that Germany was second only to the USA in terms of military support for Ukraine. This is an achievement for which Kiev can also be grateful.
Rutte would deliver Taurus
At the same time, Rutte made it clear that, unlike Scholz, he would also supply Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles and would not place any restrictions on their use. "In general, we know that such capabilities are very important for Ukraine," said the former Dutch Prime Minister. However, it was not up to him to decide what allies should deliver.
Selenskyj had recently criticized Scholz for, among other things, having spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone against his will. He also repeatedly expressed his public lack of understanding for the Chancellor's rejection of the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles.
