Scholz defends Ukraine policy as criticism mounts in Germany

Opposition leader to visit Kyiv on Monday and Ukrainian ambassador says military aid pledged is ‘not enough’The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has defended himself against accusations that his approach to Russian aggression has been hesitant and timid, insisting his decisions followed close consultation with Germany’s allies and sought to avoid any suspicion that the country was “going it alone”.Scholz has faced fierce criticism even from within his own government