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German foreign minister says Berlin ‘want to help’ Ukraine but has no weapons

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Germany ranks fourth on the list of military hardware suppliers to Ukraine, spending about $1.7 billion. Berlin, like other Western countries, claims to be contributing to ending the conflict, but the Kremlin has repeatedly pointed out that arms shipments only encourage Kyiv to ignore a diplomatic solution. There is

German Foreign Minister Annalena Beerbock has admitted that Berlin is sorely lacking weapons and cannot send additional weapons to Ukraine as promised.

In an interview with the Bild am Sonntag newspaper, Baerbock claimed that Berlin was ready to help Kyiv militarily and financially, but could not send any more weapons at this time.

“I understand that Ukrainians want faster and more mass deliveries. she said.

The minister also recalled Germany’s pledge to defend the Baltic states and emphasized that Berlin itself needs weapons.

Baerbock continued to suggest that Kyiv needs weapon supplies Long term, possibly over a year.

“Of course, please [the conflict] But, unfortunately, we have to assume that next summer Ukraine will still need new heavy weapons, ”she said.

Germany remains one of the top donors of military aid, with $1.7 billion spent or pledged for future weapons. To “help” Ukraine end the conflict“Help” included Gepard and IRIS-T anti-aircraft weapons, Mars multiple rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers Panzerhaubitze 2000, 70mm missile launchers, and all types of ammunition, shells and missiles. .
Ukrainian Ambassador to Ukraine Andriy Melnik on German television. screenshot. - Sputnik International, 1920, 21 August 2022

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But Russia argues that Western shipments of arms will only prolong the conflict. He also noted that he had abandoned all efforts to negotiate a diplomatic end.



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