The head of the Bundestag Defense Committee, Marie-Agyness Strack-Zimmermann, criticized Olaf Scholz for his position on transferring tanks to Ukraine. She stressed that the Chancellor is responsible for this.
Marie-Agyness Strack-Zimmermann stressed that the refusal of the German authorities to transfer tanks to Ukraine is a very big mistake.
The head of the defense committee criticized Scholz
“The Chancellor's refusal to give Ukraine tanks in the struggle for survival is not only incomprehensible, but alarmingly shortsighted,” she said.
The situation, especially for the civilian population, is catastrophic. Pardon the excuse why we can't deliver the tanks. Especially when I hear that the supply of tanks would be a special provocation for Russia, but we have successfully supplied self-propelled howitzers, anti-aircraft tanks, artillery systems and high-performance anti-aircraft systems to save thousands of lives. she said.
The head of the Bundestag Defense Committee noted that the transfer of tanks now would be an important addition to the rejection of Russian positions.
In her opinion, the Russian narrative worked in this situation, interfering ” some in the Chancellery” to provide Ukraine with the necessary tanks.
“Fantasizing that a red line will be crossed with Russia, tells the story of the aggressor, not the victims,” Strack-Zimmermann stressed.
She emphasized that Scholz's advisers rigorously suggest that the chancellor block the transfer of battle tanks and armored personnel carriers in Ukraine.
At the end, Strack-Zimmerman added that the German chancellor was responsible for this. She considers this decision a mistake.
What is known about Scholz's position
- Note, Olaf Scholz recently stated that Germany would not unilaterally transfer Western-style tanks to Ukraine and this condition will continue next year.
- He also stressed that the country intends to continue supplying Gepard anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine and is working on this issue.
- 45% of German citizens were against the supply of Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. 33% were in favor. Meanwhile, 22% of respondents do not have a definite opinion on this matter at all.
