Olaf Scholz

French President Visits Kyiv Suburb, Decries 'Massacre'

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced the “barbarism” of the attacks that devastated the town of Irpin.
By David Keyton, John Leicester and Sylvie Corbet, AP

Germany Takes Steps To Halt Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline From Russia

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the German government was taking the measure in response to Moscow's actions in Ukraine.
By FRANK JORDANS, AP

Biden Promises An End To German-Russian Gas Pipeline If Russia Invades Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assures that the U.S. and Germany are in total agreement on Russian sanctions, but does not mention Nord Stream 2 by name
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End Of An Era: Germany's Merkel Bows Out After 16 Years

Chancellor Angela Merkel's designated successor, Olaf Scholz, is expected to take office Wednesday.
By GEIR MOULSON, AP