Mast said the partial mobilization shows that Putin is willing to take further steps. Therefore, support to Ukraine must continue without let-up. “Putin’s renewed escalation is not such that we see that there will be talks about peace soon.” Mast said: “We need staying power, which also shows the partial mobilization of Putin.”
With regard to the issue of arms deliveries to Ukraine, however, even after Putin’s step, the fact that Germany does not want to go it alone without its allies still applies.