Chancellor Merz raises restrictions: more weapons for Ukraine!

Chancellor Merz raises restrictions: more weapons for Ukraine!

The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed the unbroken support of Ukraine in the face of the ongoing Russian war of aggression. In a current statement, Merz emphasized that there was no longer any rangwide restrictions on arms deliveries to Ukraine of Great Britain, France, the USA and Germany. Such restrictions were introduced at the beginning of the war to avoid escalation. With the current decision, further weapons can now be delivered.

The Storm Shadow/Scalp type, which were provided by the Great Britain and France, are among other things. The Chancellor also refers to the discussion in Germany about the possible deliveries of Taurus marching aircraft, which have a range of 500 km. This topic gained in explosive, since US President Joe Biden from Ukraine has allowed the use of far-reaching rockets, while in Germany the debate about the strategic approval of Taurus is re-lived up.

political reactions and strategies

The political reactions to arms deliveries are diverse. Green top candidate Robert Habeck announced that it would deliver Taurus marching missiles in the event of his choice. FDP politician and chairman of the Defense Committee, Marcus Faber, also supports this initiative. On the other hand, CSU boss Markus Söder is more reluctant and calls for a discussion about the common strategy with the USA and European allies. Chancellor Olaf Scholz expresses concerns about arms deliveries, an attitude that remains unchanged despite the consent of the United States.

Merz expressly pointed out that Ukraine can now also attack military positions in Russia, which significantly expanded the defense spectrum. However, the endangerment of political stability must be kept in view. Moscow warned of the consequences of such arms deliveries and emphasized that Germany could make this a direct party.

humanitarian and financial support

The support for Ukraine is not limited to weapons systems. The financing of military and humanitarian aid remains a central topic, especially after the US aid may be unsure from January 2025. G7 and EU countries have provided a loan of $ 50 billion to help Ukraine. In Germany, the increase in Ukraine aids from four to seven billion euros is negotiated, while the need for effective air defense systems in Ukraine in view of the latest heavy rocket attacks remains high.

The support of Germany in the Ukraine conflict has proven to be significant in international comparison. After a year of war, Germany is the third largest supporter of Ukraine, behind Great Britain and the USA. However, experts such as Christoph Trebesch, head of the Institute for World Economy in Kiel, criticize the lack of communication and the lack of overall strategy of the Federal Government. The lack of focus on financial and humanitarian support for Ukraine is perceived as a serious shortcoming.

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