On September 21, Russia announced plans to mobilize 300,000 Russians. This once again proves the intentions of the aggressor country to “pelt” Ukraine with meat. That is why Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly appealed to Western partners and Germany, in particular, with a call to provide modern weapons.
The President appealed directly to Germany and demanded more military support, in particular, modern battle tanks which Olaf Scholz refuses to provide. Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke about this in an interview with Bild Vice President Paul Ronzheimer.The President said that he is a straight man. And this character trait helps him save time to solve certain issues. He admitted that telephone conversations with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz were sometimes quite tense and raised.
There were situations when the walls shook, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Armored vehicles are a matter of survival
Germany supports Ukraine and provides military and financial assistance, for which Ukraine is grateful. However, this is not enough, more is needed to win the war. Moreover, armored vehicles and battle tanks are something that can save more lives of both soldiers and civilians, because it will speed up the liberation of Ukraine from the invaders.
Therefore, the president once again appealed to the federal government with a request not to justify refusal to supply tanks by the behavior of the United States or other countries. He stressed that Germany is an independent state. From the opinions and actions of other states, in particular.
Germany is the strongest economy in Europe, so Germany can also set a good example. – Zelensky said.
“There are still countries in the world that have not understood that Putin has already lost the war. Historically, he lost. Not only against Ukraine. He lost his country. He lost the whole world. He lost democracy “His war is lost. From the first day of the invasion of the territory of Ukraine, he lost this war. No one will forgive him anything,” Volodymyr Zelensky summed up.
German military assistance: in brief
- On September 15, it became known that Germany plans to transfer 2 more MARS systems, 200 missiles to them and 50 Dingo armored vehicles to Ukraine. According to the Ministry of Defense of the country, the training of crews to work with this equipment should take place in Germany and will begin in September.
- Ukraine also expects from Germany 4 modern IRIS-T air defense systems, which they promised to transfer to Ukraine . Two installations should arrive in Ukraine before the end of 2022.
- In addition to important military assistance, the current German government has also noted that it is blocking important supplies to Ukraine. Yes, Germany has repaired Marder infantry fighting vehicles for Ukraine, but they cannot transfer them, because the federal government does not issue a license.
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz refuses to supply modern Leopard 2 tanks and combat aircraft. He stated that Germany will not act independently in matters of military assistance and believes that his country is helping Ukraine sufficiently with weapons.
