German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that he will provide a total of 2 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine. euros in additional military aid to Ukraine[/B]. Of this, a significantly larger amount than 1 billion euros will be provided directly to Ukraine. The Ukrainians will be able to use the amount to buy the weapons they want, always in consultation with the US and other partners.
According to the FAZ, pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the German Federal Government to provide more support to Ukraine has increased significantly recently.
As noted, should they buy weapons from Germany, the export would have to be approved by Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck. The money is to be paid as part of the initiative to upgrade Germany's international responsibility. Another €400 million of the total package is earmarked for the European Peace Facility, which buys weapons for Ukraine. The remaining €400 million will be paid to other countries.
The German government has already agreed to a significant increase in the supplementary budget for military aid. Therefore, the 2 billion Euros are not included in the 100 billion Euro Bundeswehr Special Fund created as a result of the war in Ukraine, but are additional costs.
Ukraine had repeatedly asked the Federal Government to supply it with heavy weapons as well. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister asked Scholz for a quick commitment to further deliveries of German weapons. "I hope that Olaf Scholz will agree," said Kuleba, who stressed that the arguments against the delivery of the required weapons are unfounded.
In the context of the debate on the delivery of heavy weapons, the German Chancellor has recently been openly criticized by the parliamentary groups of the Liberals, Greens and Social Democrats for his hesitant stance. "The chancellor is the problem," said the Greens' European policy expert Anton Hofeiter. "Germany should take its responsibilities in Europe and it is primarily the chancellor who should act."
And Robert Habeck supported increasing arms deliveries to Ukraine. "More weapons should be provided," the Green politician said.
"If Russia wins the war against Ukraine, there will be a risk of new military conflicts in Moldova, Georgia and possibly the Western Balkans," argued Social Democrat foreign policy expert Michael Roth, who also advocated greater German involvement."
Source: CNA
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