Scholz emphasized that Germany’s focus in supporting Ukraine is on "what truly helps and is necessary." Read also: ‘I will stick to this position’ – Scholz reiterates his opposition to supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine "This also includes the fact that Germany will not remove restrictions on strike range.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz insisted on Monday that he will not loosen the rules for the use of German weapons in Ukraine's defensive fight against Russia, despite the pleas from Kiev. The government had made "a few decisions" regarding military support for Ukraine "that are very clear to me,

The German chancellor has reiterated opposition to providing Ukrainian forces with long-range missiles. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says the end of the war is closer than people think. DW has the latest.