“In my view, a ceasefire that involves Ukraine’s capitulation is one that we as Germany must never support,” Scholz replied
The German chancellor argued that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s truce terms amounted to Ukraine’s surrender, calling Moscow “cynical” and not interested in ending the conflict.
“Putin only talks about peace negotiations in order to continue the war. We will not allow this,” Scholz said.
True, it’s like Merkel expressing her trust in someone. It meant that person was done politically.