At a vigil in Oldenburg, a man demands weapons for Ukraine.
(Photo: imago images/Eibner)
Berlin The federal government has authorized the Netherlands to deliver 400 German-made bazookas to Ukraine. In addition, the federal government has approved Estonia To deliver artillery pieces from GDR old stock to the Ukraine. The German Press Agency learned this from the federal government on Saturday. So far, she had rejected all exports of lethal weapons to Ukraine on principle because it is a crisis area.
Ukraine has been demanding the delivery of deadly weapons and other armaments from Germany for months. So far, the federal government had only promised 5,000 helmets, which were handed over to the Ukrainian armed forces on Saturday.
According to the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection, the export of 14 armored vehicles with special protection was also approved for Ukraine on Saturday. The vehicles were used for personal protection, possibly also for evacuation purposes, it said. They are to be handed over to Ukrainian authorities. In addition, up to 10,000 tons of fuel are to be delivered to Ukraine via Poland. Further support services are currently being examined.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck (both Green) said: “After Russia’s shameless attack, Ukraine must be able to defend itself. She has an inalienable right to self-defense. The Federal Government is therefore also supporting Ukraine in providing urgently needed material.”
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