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Scholz 'certain' Putin 'will not achieve goals' in Ukraine

"(President Vladimir) Putin will not achieve his goals -- not on the battlefield and not through a dictated peace. That much, at least, is certain after a year of war," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a speech to parliament.

Published February 08,2023
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday it was clear almost a year on from Russia's invasion of Ukraine that Moscow would not succeed in its objectives.

"(President Vladimir) Putin will not achieve his goals -- not on the battlefield and not through a dictated peace. That much, at least, is certain after a year of war," Scholz said in a speech to parliament.