German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that in addition to the fact that Berlin does not want to act independently in the matter of transferring Western tanks to Ukraine, he also takes into account the opinion of those who are against sanctions and the supply of weapons to Ukraine. He said this in an interview with Welt.
Scholz recalled that with the help of a circular exchange, Germany ensured the delivery of more than 100 tanks to Ukraine, which can be used there immediately: from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Greece.
"Logistics, spare parts, ammunition for these tanks of Russian or post-Soviet production are in Ukraine. We are trying to supply from other countries. But the fact remains: the question of which weapons we supply is based on a very clear principle - not to act alone," he said .
In addition, as the chancellor noted, it is important for him to preserve the unity of German society.
"My impression from communication with citizens: from 20 to 30 percent do not agree with either the policy of sanctions or the supply of weapons. Among them are voters of almost all political directions from CDU/CSU, VDP, Greens, as well as SPD," he said . .
"I argue with those who doubt and explain the reasons for our decisions, so that both will be convinced. There are very many people who believe that the measured course of the government is the right one. So the opinion is very wide. We must not lose sight of this , if we want to stick together as a society," Scholz explained.