[Scholz: It may take months for ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, and Germany will continue to provide military aid to Ukraine.]
On May 22nd, during a joint press conference with Lithuanian President Nausėda in Vilnius, German Chancellor Scholz said, "The problem cannot be solved quickly," and Germany is prepared for months of ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Scholz stated that the comprehensive ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have just begun and may require "many weeks, or even many months." "We are under no illusion: this issue cannot be resolved quickly." He mentioned that Berlin is ready to continue providing military assistance to Ukraine but emphasized that the German government insists on seeking a diplomatic solution to the conflict. Scholz pointed out, "But we know that a ceasefire cannot be achieved in a short period."
Scholz reiterated the importance of Western unity on the Ukrainian issue and emphasized that coordination with EU partners and establishing links with American lawmakers will remain at the core of Germany's strategy. Scholz refuted the claim that "the U.S. government has started to lose interest in efforts to resolve the conflict through negotiations," stating that "it also serves America's interests for us to move forward together."
Previously, according to reports from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, Trump told European leaders that Putin intends to continue fighting because he believes he is winning on the battlefield. Trump refused to strengthen sanctions on Russia and told Zelenskyy that he needs to reach an agreement with Putin himself.
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