Baerbock leaves meeting after Scholz blocks aid to Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock staged a striking protest by leaving a meeting without an official photo with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

This gesture was a reaction to the blocking of an aid package for Ukraine, which Scholz had initiated. In one of the shots, the Chancellor can be seen trying to stop the Minister, but his attempts remain unsuccessful.

According to observers, Baerbock’s action became an important symbol of her disagreement with the actions of the country’s leadership and deserves praise for her steadfastness and determination.