Germany says it will supply Ukraine with surface-to-air missiles and anti-tank weapons. The Berlin government has confirmed that it will send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 “Stinger” surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine. The move is a major change from the long-standing policy of banning arms exports to conflict zones.
“It is our duty to support Ukraine to the best of our ability in the defense of Vladimir Putin’s occupying forces,” said Chancellor Olof Scholes. Earlier, Germany backed the Swift embargo against Russia. At the same time, the United States accused Russia of waging a meaningless war. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has announced an additional $ 350 million in military aid to Ukraine. He added that the United States is with the people of Ukraine who are fighting to protect their nation by any means.
The White House has announced that President Joe Biden has asked Blinken to provide an additional $ 350 million in support for Ukraine’s defense. U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said she wants to help finance Ukraine’s purchase of lethal defense weapons. Western nations, including the United States, have decided to impose economic sanctions on Russia. Russian assets in the United States will be frozen. The United States has also imposed sanctions on four Russian banks.
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