BERLIN (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday that he does not expect the United States to halt military aid to Ukraine after President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated on Jan. 20.

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock indirectly criticised Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his reluctance to approve a further 3 billion euros ($3.09 billion) in additional military aid for Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz does not believe that Donald Trump will stop US military aid to Ukraine once he takes office, the German leader said on Friday. Speaking following a meeting with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in Berlin,

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s latest demand is likely to stall a €3 billion aid package to the war-ravaged country as Russian forces continue their advance.

Support for Kyiv becomes key issue in February 23 election after chancellor blocks €3bn of extra funding

German opposition lawmakers on Thursday accused Chancellor Olaf Scholz of dirty campaign tactics over his demand for additional borrowing to finance an aid package for Ukraine worth €3 billion ($3.1 billion).

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he will only agree to additional arms deliveries to Ukraine amounting to €3 billion ($3.1 billion) before next month's parliamentary election if they are financed by suspending the government's strict rules on new debt.