Of course, because of its history, Germany has to act differently than other countries. But it should not categorically rule out arms shipments. And certainly not give the impression of patronizing allies.
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Paul Anton Krueger
Weapons from the West? Ukrainian soldiers, here at a parade in Kiev.
(Photo: SERGEI GAPON/AFP)
It is unfortunate that the debate about German foreign policy in the Ukraine crisis is increasingly narrowing down to one question: whether the new federal government is prepared to supply the country with weapons, or at least not prevent other NATO and EU partners from doing so. However, the government and the coalition have to a large extent themselves to blame for this. Weeks of hesitation on the issue of sanctions, especially whether the Russian gas pipeline Nord Stream 2 would be affected, have raised legitimate questions among many allies.