Merz announces open weapon deliveries to Ukraine - Kremlin mocked

Chancellor Merz reacts to Russia's attacks on Ukraine and raises arms restrictions. Trump criticizes Putin.
Chancellor Merz reacts to Russia's attacks on Ukraine and raises arms restrictions. Trump criticizes Putin. (Symbolbild/NAG)

Merz announces open weapon deliveries to Ukraine - Kremlin mocked

Chancellor Friedrich Merz is currently responding to the dimensional Russian air strikes to Ukraine and emphasizes that there are no longer any reach restrictions on the country for arms deliveries. This is an important step so that Ukraine can defend itself militarily against the aggression of Russia. In his speech, Merz addressed the large waves of attack that Russia carried out in the past few days and emphasized that all diplomatic attempts to talk to Russia had failed. US President Donald Trump was also disillusioned by President Putin's aggressive course, while the Kremlin Trump's criticism with ridicule and the remark about "emotional overload".

The Kremlin, however, warns of the possible consequences of delivery of Taurus marching air bodies to Ukraine, an option that Merz was considering in the election campaign if Russia continues to attack civil goals. The situation has been tense, especially since the last, shocking air strikes, which have been the strongest since the beginning of the war. On Wednesday, the Ukrainian President Selenskyj in Berlin is expected to have technical discussions with Merz and to discuss a new sanction package.

support for Ukraine

As part of military aid, numerous international supporters are at the side of Ukraine. According to information from DW are the most important military supporters of Ukraine Over 42 billion euros in military aid since the beginning of the war in February 2022. However, a blockade of the Republicans in the US Congress for a new aid package of around 55 billion euros is threatened

Germany follows the second largest military supporter with 17.7 billion euros and recently promised the delivery of a third Patriot system for air defense. Other countries such as the United Kingdom, Denmark and the European Community also make significant contributions to the support of Ukraine. In particular, Kiev regularly demands more ammunition and air defense systems to effectively defend itself against the emerging threats.

criticism and propaganda

While the military conflicts are worrying, public perception remains coordinated in the Kremlin. Russian state media only report on Trump's criticism of Putin, which indicates a conscious control of the information situation. Peskow, the spokesman for the Kremlin, made it clear that Putin made the decisions for the security of Russia. This is done in an environment that is shaped by intensive military conflicts and the desperate political situation in Ukraine.

The challenges for the Ukrainian army are great. She faces violent attacks by Russian infantry, artillery and air force and continuously needs support from allies in order to be able to exist in the fight against Russian aggression.

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