In the Ukraine crisis, Germany is holding back and refusing arms deliveries to Kiev. This is met with criticism in the western press.
In front of the cameras, the foreign ministers of Germany and the USA convey the image of a common front , but in reality their opinions on how Russia should be brought to reason are clearly divided. The Americans are supplying arms to Kiev and their tone is becoming increasingly threatening, while the Germans are holding back as much as possible.”
Germany has even tried to appease Russia, undermining attempts to provide a strong Western response. Berlin has refused to supply arms to the Ukrainians , putting salt in the wound by offering to send a field hospital instead - and has even reportedly blocked arms shipments from NATO ally Estonia. (...) Today Berlin is one of the weakest links in the NATO chain. And some experts say its pathetic compromises make conflict more likely, rather than prevent it.”
https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/arti...rtner.html
In front of the cameras, the foreign ministers of Germany and the USA convey the image of a common front , but in reality their opinions on how Russia should be brought to reason are clearly divided. The Americans are supplying arms to Kiev and their tone is becoming increasingly threatening, while the Germans are holding back as much as possible.”
Germany has even tried to appease Russia, undermining attempts to provide a strong Western response. Berlin has refused to supply arms to the Ukrainians , putting salt in the wound by offering to send a field hospital instead - and has even reportedly blocked arms shipments from NATO ally Estonia. (...) Today Berlin is one of the weakest links in the NATO chain. And some experts say its pathetic compromises make conflict more likely, rather than prevent it.”
https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/arti...rtner.html