German chancellor appeared to suggest that British and French soldiers have helped Ukraine fire 'deep-strike' missiles at Russian targets, report says

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 13:06

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addresses a joint press conference with Ireland's Prime Minister following talks at the Chancellery in Berlin on February 22, 2022. (Photo by John MACDOUGALL / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JOHN MACDOUGALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz seen in Berlin on February 22, 2022.
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German Chancellor appeared to suggest that the UK and France had been helping Ukraine fire missiles.
Long-range Storm Shadow missiles have become a key weapon in Ukraine's arsenal.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been slammed for a "flagrant abuse of intelligence."

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been criticized for a "flagrant abuse of intelligence" after he appeared to suggest British and French soldiers had been helping Ukraine fire missiles they had supplied.