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Olaf Scholz: Ukraine war was inevitable

The former German Chancellor says that no one has been able to stop Putin from attacking Ukraine. In an interview with Table Briefings Editor Sebastian Turner, Scholz also expressed his position on a European army.

25. February 2026
A few days before the start of the war, Scholz visited Putin for talks in Russia. He says even then it was clear that Putin would invade Ukraine. (picture alliance/dpa | Markus Scholz)

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Last updated: 25. February 2026