"Pressure Mounts on EU Allies as Germany Urges Increased Military Support for Ukraine"

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized EU allies for not providing sufficient military support to Ukraine in its battle against Russia's invasion, urging them to increase their efforts. Despite Germany's own increase in weapons and financial aid to Ukraine, Scholz emphasized that more support from EU member states is necessary for Ukraine's long-term security. He expressed confidence in the EU's proposed 50 billion-euro aid package for Ukraine, which will be discussed at an upcoming emergency summit on Feb. 1.