“Burbock criticized the German government for indecision in helping Ukraine The head of the German Foreign Ministry, Annalena Burbock, criticized her government for the slow provision of military aid to Ukraine. She also condemned previous governments for policies that led to dependence on the Russian Federation.”, — write on: unn.ua
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Burbok said that the current government’s indecision regarding military aid to Ukraine undermines the trust of European allies. The minister emphasized that the government should act faster, in particular in the adoption of the aid package in the amount of 3 billion euros, which she actively supported.
Germany is no longer seen as a driving force for peace policy in Europe, and it is disappointing that
Berbock also criticized previous governments, including Angela Merkel’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), for building the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, which she said contributed to Germany’s dependence on Russian energy. She also mentioned suspicions of Russia’s involvement in the damage to submarine cables in the Baltic Sea.
Just as Nord Stream 2 was never just an economic project, despite the fact that the CDU and SPD wanted to believe it for a long time, it is no coincidence that submarine cables in the Baltic Sea continue to be damaged,
She called for an increase in defense spending to more than 2% of GDP, noting that in crisis years this figure could even reach 3%.
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The Minister of Defense of Germany assured that support for Ukraine will remain stable regardless of changes in the government. Negotiations on the €3 billion aid package are still ongoing due to budgetary issues.
Germany may reduce military aid to Ukraine: Berbok opposed12.01.25, 21:08 • 47326 views