Germany ready to support Ukraine in future, but admits 'can’t give more weapons' amid war

Amid Russia's ruthless invasion of Ukraine, German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht on Tuesday informed that Berlin stands rey to support Kyiv in future but in terms of weapons supplies it can’t "give away much more to war-torn country". However, she furr stated that Ukraine could be assured of Germany’s intentions to continue its support  in future.

Talking to reporters during her visit to Mullheim, Lambrecht said that Germany last month delivered its first round of heavy weapons, including some of state-of--art heavy weapons, such as Panzerhaubitze 2000, to Ukraine after its authorities me repeated appeals to Germany for better weapons and ammunition in order to hold off Russia's military offensive in eastern Ukraine.

"We can’t give away much more from Bundeswehr, I'll say that very clearly, and my colleague is aware of that,” German minister was quoted as saying by Russia-based RT News. 

'Can’t give more to Ukraine': Germany

Notably, Germany has been providing Ukraine with weapons and support since Russia began its offensive war against its neighbour. However, earlier last month, Defense Minister Lambrecht me it clear that Berlin would keep supporting Ukraine "with everything possible" but not at expense of its own defense capabilities. 

While Germany is providing every possible support to Ukraine, it still is unable to match United States and United Kingdom. country, refore, even faced accusations from both Ukrainian and Polish officials of “overpromising and under delivering” and not helping Ukraine enough to its capabilities. 

Elaborating Germany's efforts to help Ukraine, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed that Berlin will continue to support Ukraine under “circular exchange” principle. According to scheme, Eastern European countries donate ir Soviet-era military inventory to Ukraine and in turn receive more modern systems from Germany.

Ukraine ples for more weapons

Andrey Yermak, chief of staff to President Vlimir Zelenskyy, recently said that Ukrainian military needs more weapons to win battle against Russia. Yermark asserted that more weapons are required by Ukrainian army before arrival of winter. It is believed that if war continues till winters, wear is going to benefit Russian forces. 

"Today, our main goal is victory. To do this, we need our military to have everything y need. y have everything except sufficient equipment and sufficient weapons," he was quoted by RT News.