The change in Germany’s positionwhich decided to supply Ukraine with lethal weapons after refusing such supplies for a long time, is dictated by the Russian invasion on Ukrainian territory. Berlin will deliver to Ukraine 500 rockets Stinger ground-air and 1000 units of anti-tank weaponsDeutsche Welle announced.
This is Berlin’s first decision to help Ukraine with lethal weapons.
“The Russian attack marked a turning point. It is our duty to support according to your abilities Ukraine in its defense against the occupying army of Putin. “Scholz wrote on Twitter.
The Russian attack marks a turning point. It is our duty to do our best to support Ukraine in its defense against the invading army of #Putin. That’s why we’re supplying 1000 anti-tank weapons and 500 stinger missiles to our friends in the #Ukraine.
— Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) February 26, 2022
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Immediately afterwards, the Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky expressed his gratitude.
“Germany has just announced that it is supplying Ukraine with Stinger anti-tank grenade launchers and missiles. Keep going, Chancellor Olaf Scholz!” The anti-war coalition is working! “- wrote Zelenski on Twitter tonight.
Germany has just announced the provision of anti-tank grenade launchers and stinger missiles to Ukraine. Keep it up, Chancellor @OlafScholz! Anti-war coalition in action!
– Vladimir Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) February 26, 2022
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