Together we must ensure that the war is ended as quickly as possible – in such a way that Ukraine is free, said the minister. The next few weeks and months are crucial – “the more people can be freed, the more lives can be saved”. That is why, with a view to the tanks, it is “crucial that we make progress here”. The federal government will make a responsible decision here and in coordination with the partners.
She has “made it clear several times that western, state-of-the-art systems make a difference and are therefore essential to save human lives,” said the Foreign Minister. At the same time, she emphasized “that we can only take these steps together, as we have done over the past six months”. Baerbock had called for quick decisions last week in the discussion about battle tank deliveries.