Weapons deliveries from Germany remain an issue. Now Kyiv is supposed to choose armaments from a list – Germany pays. At the same time, the Chancellor emphasizes the close coordination with the allies.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised Ukraine that he will finance direct arms deliveries from German industry. “We asked the German armaments industry to tell us what material they can deliver in the near future,” Scholz said in Berlin on Tuesday.
“Ukraine has now adopted a selection from that list and we are providing it with the funds necessary to purchase it.” As before, these include anti-tank weapons, anti-aircraft equipment, ammunition “and also what can be used in an artillery battle”.
Scholz did not speak of a direct delivery of heavy weapons from Germany. NATO partners who supply Soviet-designed weapons to Ukraine could, however, receive replacements from Germany. “It’s something we do together with many others who are following the same path as us.” Immediate usability and availability are important for weapon deliveries.
Hardly any more deliveries from Bundeswehr stocks
According to the Chancellor, however, there should hardly be any deliveries from Bundeswehr stocks. “Here we have to recognize that the possibilities we have are reaching their limits,” he said.
Scholz also indicated that Germany is ready to support the delivery of artillery from the US or the Netherlands to Ukraine. “We are prepared to do what is necessary there, too,” said the Chancellor, without giving details. It could be about providing ammunition or training. The US announced the delivery of heavy artillery pieces last week. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte promised to supply heavy weapons to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday.
Source: Stern
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