Olaf Scholz

Response to Russia’s war in Ukraine dominates G7 summit
Analysis: Talks close with pledge to support Kyiv for ‘as long as it takes’ but price caps on Kremlin oil and gas remain sticking point
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
28, Jun, 2022 @1:28 PM

Olaf Scholz says world must ‘avoid Putin’s trap’ and claims of discord
German chancellor argues there is more unity in the west and support for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
27, Jun, 2022 @4:50 PM

Proposed price cap on Russian oil moves closer at G7 summit
Western leaders hope to tighten vice around Vladimir Putin without causing backlash at home or in global south
Patrick Wintour in Elmau
26, Jun, 2022 @6:49 PM

Scholz, Macron and Draghi vow support for Ukraine’s EU bid on Kyiv visit
Symbolic visit of German, French and Italian leaders comes as Russia continues attacks across country
Pjotr Sauer
16, Jun, 2022 @4:59 PM

Behind Nato’s defensive ‘shield’ lies weakness and division. Ukraine will pay the price
Miscalculations by the west opened the way for Russia’s invasion. As Kyiv’s outgunned forces fight for survival, the alliance risks another catastrophic failureRussia-Ukraine war: latest updates
Simon Tisdall
12, Jun, 2022 @9:00 AM

Timid Biden condemns Ukrainians to an agonising war without end | Simon Tisdall
By failing to act boldly and face down the Russians, Nato ensures this conflict will run and run
Simon Tisdall
05, Jun, 2022 @8:00 AM

Ukraine renews diplomatic push for speedy EU membership
Effort to win over doubters in Berlin, Paris and other capitals and start accession process
Shaun Walker in Kyiv
03, Jun, 2022 @5:15 AM

Boris Johnson uses Ukraine crisis to launch a British comeback in Europe | Simon Tisdall
UK’s revival of old alliances in eastern Europe and Scandinavia to help deter Russia fuels new tensions with the EU as Northern Ireland row looms
Simon Tisdall
15, May, 2022 @6:00 AM

Ukraine will prevail as Europe did in 1945, Scholz to say in VE Day speech
German chancellor will draw parallel with second world war defeat of Nazi dictatorship in TV address
Philip Oltermann in Berlin
08, May, 2022 @5:29 PM

Zelenskiy invites Germany’s Scholz to visit Ukraine on Russia’s Victory Day
President says visit on 9 May, when German leaders have often travelled to Moscow, would make powerful statement
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
06, May, 2022 @5:15 PM

Scholz defends Ukraine policy as criticism mounts in Germany
Opposition leader to visit Kyiv on Monday and Ukrainian ambassador says military aid pledged is ‘not enough’
Kate Connolly Berlin
01, May, 2022 @1:24 PM

A divided France and a Germany unsure of its identity threaten Europe’s future | Will Hutton
In a time of multiple crises and dangers, the EU needs urgently to recover a sense of common purpose
Will Hutton
24, Apr, 2022 @8:00 AM
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