On February 25, 2022, the second day of the start of the war in Ukraine, a Russian Su-27 fighter was destroyed by Ukrainian anti-aircraft fire over Kyiv! This ** incident has once again ignited the world's attention to the war situation in Ukraine, demonstrating the courage and will of the Ukrainian people to fight!
Seeing the wreckage of the Su-27 fighter, we can't help but sigh at the cruelty of war, and we also cherish the preciousness of peace even more. The Su-27, as a jewel of the Soviet era, has witnessed the changes of history, but it has been overshadowed by this war.
And under this war-torn sky, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's words caused an uproar. He accused the British of supporting the Ukrainian army's use of "Storm Shadow" cruise missiles in Ukraine, but ignored Ukraine's refusal to provide "Taurus" cruise missiles. This move not only provided Russia with powerful propaganda, but also endangered the safety of British and diplomatic personnel on mission in Ukraine!
The move sparked strong criticism from both Britain and Germany. Elwood, the former chairman of the defense committee of the British House of Commons, accused Scholz of misusing intelligence, and Rodgen, a senior member of the German Bundestag, called his remarks "completely irresponsible". The British Ministry of Defense responded that the use and target selection provided to Ukraine are completely controlled by the Ukrainian army, with the aim of helping it counter Russian aggression.
However, Scholz's revelations are not remarkable. It is no secret that Western military personnel help the Ukrainian army, and although they do not directly confront Russia, they play an important role in training, intelligence support, etc. There is even more information that the Chief of the British Defense Staff, Admiral Tony Radakin, even assisted the Ukrainian army in developing a strategic plan to destroy the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy!
Why did Scholz refuse to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles? Perhaps because of the strategic position of the Crimean bridge. Although Ukraine** claims that the bridge is illegally built, its military function has been severely limited. The Russian army had to deliver ** ammunition by landing ships and ferries, which is why the Ukrainian army constantly attacked the landing ships of the Black Sea Fleet. And Scholz's refusal may be to avoid the Ukrainian army's use of "Taurus" missiles to attack the Crimean bridge, triggering an overreaction from Moscow.
However, the support of the German people for Ukraine is not optimistic. Polls show that only 25% of Germans believe that Ukraine will win the war, which also reflects the differences between eastern and western Germany. Despite Germany's strong support for Ukraine, there is a widespread belief among Germans that too much military aid could not only be wasted, but also worsen relations with Russia.
Although the flames of war burned, the call for peace became more urgent. I hope that with the joint efforts of all countries, the war will be subsided as soon as possible and mankind will be able to usher in a peaceful and tranquil day again!
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