Germany should provide more weapons to Ukraine, ex-president says

Joachim Gauck's tough tone indicates Germans have taken hard line on Russia

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In an interview with Nikkei in Berlin, former German President Joachim Gauck said his country will continue to "provide military support to Ukraine". His latest statement indicates Germany has shifted to a hard-line stance on Russia, rather than one focused on dialogue. (Photo by Marlies Matthes)

SHOGO AKAGAWA, Nikkei editor-in-chief for Europe, Middle East and Africa

BERLIN -- Former German President Joachim Gauck has said that Germany will continue to support Ukraine, including militarily, and expressed a view that the current administration of Chancellor Olaf Scholz should reinforce its backing for the war-torn country.

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