Germany reassures Ukraine of continued support amid Middle East turmoil

By Anadolu staff

BERLIN (AA) - The escalation of the Middle East conflict will not alter Germany’s support for Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Tuesday.

“Our support to Ukraine will in no way be affected while we have been looking at Israel and the Middle East with greater concern,” Scholz said at the German-Ukrainian Economy Forum.

“Our unbreakable solidarity goes to both countries Israel and Ukraine,” he stressed.

His remarks came amid growing worries in Ukraine about the Israel-Hamas conflict, and concern that this would divert attention from the Russia-Ukraine war, and redirect resources to Israel.

Scholz underlined that Germany and its partners will continue to provide economic, financial and military support to Ukraine, in order to help Ukrainians defend their country.

“Our promise stands. We will support Ukraine for as long as necessary. Together with our partners from the EU, G7, and many other countries, we leave no doubt about our determination and perseverance,” he said.

Scholz said Germany has provided Ukraine with €24 billion ($22.5 billion) in aid since the beginning of the war, and promised that his government will continue to support Ukraine “with all its might” on its way to the EU membership.