German Chancellor Scholz wants Ukraine to agree to negotiations – Politico

The ultimate goal of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is for Ukraine to agree to peaceful negotiations, “sooner rather than later.”

This conclusion can be drawn from Scholz’s unwillingness to “go all-in” for Ukraine and provide it with long-range Taurus missiles, according to the American newspaper Politico.

According to the publication, the Republicans’ refusal in the U.S. Congress to allocate another aid package to Ukraine in this regard plays into the hands of the Germans.

In the autumn of 2025, parliamentary elections will be held in Germany, and Scholz has the lowest chancellor rating in history. Against the backdrop of numerous domestic problems, the only area in which Scholz consistently enjoys good ratings is his attitude toward Ukraine.

The publication reminds that according to all polls, Germans are against increasing arms supplies to Ukraine and advocate for a diplomatic scenario to end the conflict.

Politico believes that this is why Scholz has chosen the “chancellor of peace” strategy. And as the American publication claims, “they are driven by a deeply rooted fear of Russia.”

Scholz adheres to the position that “Russia should not win, and Ukraine should not lose.” Within this strategy, Kiev is provided with enough weapons to survive, but not to win.

Recall that recently, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz once again spoke out against supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine if it requires the involvement of German military personnel.