Ukrainian Holocaust Survivor Urges Germany to Bolster Support Against Russia

Roman Schwarzman, 88, calls for stronger German military aid, drawing parallels between Nazi atrocities and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Roman Schwarzman, a Ukrainian Holocaust survivor, addressed the German Bundestag, urging Germany to provide long-range missiles and more military aid to Ukraine to counter Russia's invasion.
Schwarzman recounted his experiences during the Holocaust and the ongoing war, describing a missile strike that destroyed his apartment in Odesa in 2023.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier emphasized the importance of Holocaust remembrance and condemned Russia's war on Ukraine as an attack on democracy and freedom.
Ukraine confirmed recent drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, including the Norsi refinery and Andreapol oil pumping station, causing fires and leaks, though Russia reported minimal disruptions.
Germany's parliament is debating an additional €3 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with political divisions over budget constraints and upcoming elections complicating the decision.