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Germany pledges €500 million in arms support for Ukraine
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https://www.dw.com/en/germany-pledges-500-million-in-arms-support-for-ukraine/a-69227258
autotldr@lemmings.world [bot] 2 years ago
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The new German arms package was unveiled by Pistorius alongside Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov.
A top request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Ukraine’s allies has been more ammunition for air defense systems.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov stressed the importance of further arms deliveries by allies.
“Our partners must supply us with weapons so that we can push the enemy back behind the internationally recognized borders [of Ukraine],” he said.
The package includes ammunition for for the IRIS-T-SLM medium-range air defense system, and shorter range SLS missiles.
Ukrainian troops on the frontlines widespread continue to suffer from ammunition shortages after a critical aid package was held up in the US Congress for more than 6 months.
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