German Defense Minister urges not to reduce military aid to Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has emphasized the need to continue military support for Ukraine to protect it from Russian aggression
He said this in an interview with Augsburger Allgemeinen.
“Anyone who calls for a halt to arms supplies to Ukraine today is leaving Ukraine to its fate. Stopping arms supplies today will mean the end of Ukraine tomorrow,” the German politician said.
In addition, he also emphasized that we need to help Ukraine “with everything we can.”
At the same time, the minister reiterated that Germany does not have any fighter jets that it could give to Ukraine.
The head of the Bundeswehr also noted that allies in Europe and NATO should rethink the security situation and the readiness of their troops. He assured that “the Bundeswehr is always ready for action.”
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On May 15, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Germany would provide Ukraine with an additional EUR 11 billion in long-term support, in addition to a EUR 2.7 billion defense aid package.
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On May 17, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that Germany does not intend to participate in a 'fighter jet coalition' for Ukraine.
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