Germany: Green light for 1,000 anti-tank and 500 Stingers in Ukraine

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D-30 anti-tank shells from the arsenal of the “People’s Army” of the former East Germany will be sent to Ukraine via Estonia. The weapons were first sold to Finland in 1990 and are expected to be delivered “as soon as possible” to the Ukrainian armed forces.

In addition, the German government announced tonight the approval of the delivery of 400 anti-tank rocket launchers via the Netherlands and 14 armored personnel carriers and 10,000 tons of ammunition via Poland. Another 1,000 anti-tank and 500 Stinger missiles will be sent directly to Ukraine directly from the German armed forces.

The decision was welcomed by Christian Democrat (CDU) foreign policy chief Norbert Retgen. wrote on Twitter.

Under German law and contracts for the sale of weapons systems, even buyers of German weapons must obtain Berlin approval before reselling them to third parties, as Germany has a very restrictive policy prohibiting the disposal of German lethal weapons in areas of deadly weapons. .

“The Russian attack marks a turning point. It is our duty to do everything we can to support Ukraine in its defense against Putin’s invading army. That is why we are handing over 1,000 anti-tank missiles and 500 Stinger missiles to our friends in Ukraine.” said Chancellor Olaf Soltz in a Twitter post.

The Russian’sberfall is marked by a zeitgeist. It’s our wish, Ukraine to Kräften to support the invasion against the invasions of #Putin. Would you like to have 1000 Panzerabwehrwaffen and 500 Stinger missiles to send to your friends? #Ukraine.

– Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (@Bundeskanzler) February 26, 2022

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