Falk SteinerGerman chancellor Merz spokesman Stefan #Kornelius: »US didn't consult us before starting the war, so we don't consider this to be a #NATO issue.« #straitofhormuz
»The United States and Israel haven't consulted before beginning the war«, #Kornelius repeats, following another question by @[email protected]. »And Washington has declared that European support would neither be neccessary nor [requested|wished for|welcome]*.«
*German original gewünscht
One little loophole I should add: all this was said to be valid »as long as the weapons are not silent«. Means: if mine clearing assistance would be needed after battles end, talks seem possible.