VIENNA (Washington Insider Magazine) – The German administration said on Saturday that it will dispatch weapons and other supplies straight to Ukraine, which is battling Russia for control of its capital city. Officials said Germany is also willing to approve some limits on the SWIFT international banking network for Russia.
Germany’s chancellery stated Saturday evening that 1,000 anti-tank missiles and 500 “Stinger” surface-to-air missiles will be sent to Ukraine as soon as possible.
The announcement arrived after Germany’s economy and climate ministry stated on Saturday evening that the Netherlands would be allowed to transfer Four hundred German-made anti-tank weapons to Ukraine. According to ABC NEWS, the administration has also authorized the transport of 9 D-30 howitzers and weapons from Estonia.
Germany has a long history of refusing to transfer lethal weapons to crisis zones, particularly Ukraine. Government officials claimed they will follow the guideline as soon as Friday.
However, Ukrainian authorities and other allies have criticized the UK, which has the strongest economy among the 27-nation European Union, for failing to act aggressively enough to assist Ukraine to fend off the Russian assault. Germany had previously donated 5,000 helmets to Ukraine’s military, a gesture that was widely criticized on social media.
In addition, Germany’s economics and climate ministry announced on Saturday that Fourteen armored vehicles including up to 10,000 tons of oil will be sent to Ukraine.
Separately, the US provided $350 million in funding to Ukraine on Saturday, bringing the total amount of security support to $1 billion when President Biden took office. According to John Kirby, the Pentagon press secretary, the increased help includes “anti-armor, small arms and various ammunition, body armor and related equipment.” The support, which comprises Javelin anti-tank weaponry, will be supplied to Ukraine in stages and as quickly as feasible, according to a senior defense official. To address internal plans, the person spoke on the terms of anonymity.
Other countries have committed military assistance. Italy declared earlier this week that it will deploy non-deadly military equipment such as de-mining equipment and personnel protection systems. Ukraine’s demands for equipment are being looked into, according to France. According to Herve Grandjean, spokeswoman for the minister of the armed forces, France provided Ukraine with 100 million euros in armaments before the attack, particularly short-range defense missiles.
