Ukraine to raise 'unfair' weapons issue during German minister's visit

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KYIV: Germany Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock promised unequivocal support for Ukraine on Monday (Feb 7) as she headed to Kyiv, which wants Berlin to do more to help it defend itself against a possibl

Ukrainian officials have publicly criticised Germany for refusing to sell defensive weapons to Kyiv and over its perceived reluctance to prevent gas flowing through the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia if Moscow launches an attack.

"During my visit to Kyiv, I will once again make it unmistakably clear where we stand: as Ukraine's partner in the EU, NATO and G7, with no ifs and buts on the country's territorial integrity and on the side of the people of Ukraine," Baerbock said ahead of her arrival. Germany also has the closest economic ties to Moscow of any major Western power, buying half its natural gas from Russia. That has long given Berlin a strong incentive to keep relations with Moscow smooth.

 

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