Germany will not change its position on restrictions on strikes against Russia with weapons provided to Ukraine. Berlin does not want to take steps that could lead to escalation, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Paralel.Az reports citing RBC Ukraine.

“We support Ukraine as much as necessary, and at the same time, all our decisions are balanced to prevent a war between Russia and NATO,” he said.

According to the Chancellor, based on this position, Germany “clearly indicates” what types of weapons it can and cannot transfer to Ukraine.

Scholz also noted that he allowed Ukraine to use these weapons to strike at the territory of Russia, but only in the areas bordering the Kharkiv region. He emphasized that this decision was made to prevent Russia from using the border area for massive attacks on Kharkiv.

The German Chancellor emphasized that Berlin would not use its aircraft and missiles to strike Russia or send military personnel to the territory of Ukraine.