Scholz rejected the idea that there should be a ceasefire in Ukraine on Russian terms.
“In my view, a ceasefire that involves Ukraine surrendering is something that we, as Germany, should never support.”
The chancellor said that this was not an abstract question, “as you can see from this strange peace offer from Mr Putin.”
“He has said that he is prepared to agree to a ceasefire if Ukraine also gives him more annexations for free, so to speak.”
This shows that Putin has no intention of ending the war, Scholz said.