Germany's mere verbal expression of solidarity with Ukraine is insufficient, comment

 

Ukrainian President Zelensky has expressed frustration with Germany because words alone are not enough for practical steps.  DW's Catherine Kroll comments in the context of the Ukrainian president's online speech to the German parliament.

 Speaking online via a video link from the German parliament (Bundestag), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a point about the credibility of words.  In his speech, he described the horrors of war on all members of parliament.  He also reiterated his commitment to "no more" after World War II.

 It's been three weeks since the horrific war began in Ukraine after the Russian invasion.  Every day of these three weeks, Ukraine endured devastation and suffering, and it is unlikely that they will end.

In his speech, President Zelensky lamented that long before the start of the current war, Germany had not heeded Ukraine's call for aid.  The German response to the war was certainly slow, and it was now imperative for the Berlin government to take immediate action.

Speaking to the German parliament, President Zelensky stressed that Germany still needs to do more.  He did not elaborate on the move.

 Not a word was uttered by the parliamentarians belonging to the ruling political parties, including the Chancellor, and the rest of the party to discuss the matter further.  The only thing that stood out was President Zelinsky's warm welcome from Parliament, but then the House will move on to its normal course of action.

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 The German writer and poet Erich Kaster wrote, "Nothing is good unless something good is done."  Chancellor Schulz has dared to do something good since the beginning of the war.  It took them a few days to do so but now they are sticking to it and it is to be hoped that their response will be quicker and more timely.