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In major shift, Germany will send weapons to Ukraine

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German leaders said the country will send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 "Stinger" surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine "as quickly as possible."

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  1. Axios

    Germany authorizes weapons for Ukraine in major reversal (opens Axios)

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    Germany had previously opposed arming Ukraine due to its "historical responsibilities."

  2. Hot Air

    Germany OKs weapons for Ukraine in major shift on military aid (opens Hot Air)

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    Germany has authorized the Netherlands to send Ukraine 400 rocket-propelled grenade launchers to aid in the fight against Russian invaders, according to two EU officials — marking an abrupt shift in B...

  3. Thv11

    In major shift, Germany will send weapons to Ukraine (opens Thv11)

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    German leaders said the country will send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 "Stinger" surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine "as quickly as possible."

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    In a major shift, Germany will send weapons to Ukraine (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    In a significant shift, the German government said Saturday it will send weapons and other supplies directly to Ukraine, which is fighting to keep Russia from invading its capital city. Germany is also ready to also support some restrictions of the SWIFT global banking system for Russia, officials s…

  5. Insider

    Germany to send anti-tank weapons and missiles to Ukraine, in major reversal of restrictive arms export policy that 'marks a turning point' for the country (opens Insider)

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    "It is our duty to do our best to help Ukraine defend against the invading army of Putin," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday.

  6. Digital Journal

    Germany to send weapons to Ukraine in policy reversal (opens Digital Journal)

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    Germany dramatically ramped up its backing for Ukraine's battle against Russia, approving weapons deliveries for Kyiv in a policy U-turn.

  7. The Week

    Germany finally agrees to send weapons to Ukraine (opens The Week)

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  8. NBC News

    Germany sends weapons to Ukraine after criticism (opens NBC News)

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    The German government said Saturday that it had decided to deliver military assistance to Ukraine, which comes after other NATO countries in Europe had criticized it for appearing reluctant to send aid.

  9. Forbes

    Germany Reportedly Approves Weapons Transfer To Ukraine In Reversal Of Longtime Stance On Lethal Military Aid (opens Forbes)

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    German officials have defended the country’s policy preventing the transfer of lethal weapons in recent weeks, which was aimed at finding other ways to secure peace across the continent.

  10. Forbes

    Germany To Send Thousands Of Weapons To Ukraine In Reversal Of Longtime Stance On Lethal Military Aid (opens Forbes)

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    German officials have defended the country’s policy preventing the transfer of lethal weapons in recent weeks, which was aimed at finding other ways to secure peace across the continent.

  11. The Times of Israel

    As Ukraine puts up a fight, Germany and others begin stepping up military aid (opens The Times of Israel)

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    US, UK, France, Belgium, Netherlands and others all pledge weapons to Kyiv's forces as they show strong resistance to Russian invasion

  12. The Hill

    Germany says its sending anti-tank weapons, stinger missiles to Ukraine (opens The Hill)

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    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Saturday that his country would send anti-tank weapons and stinger missiles to Ukraine, marking a major shift in policy for the richest country in the EU.

  13. Deutsche Welle

    EU to purchase weapons for Ukraine — live updates | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Ukraine says it was ready to negotiate with Moscow and was sending its representatives to the Belarus border. Russia has put its nuclear deterrence forces on alert, according to President Putin. DW has the latest.

  14. Deutsche Welle

    Germany's reversal on Ukraine weapons policy 'response to Putin's aggression' | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed German lawmakers over a reversal in government policy on supplying Ukraine with weapons. Scholz added that €100 billion in defense spending would be included in the German budget.

  15. Deutsche Welle

    Germany reverses ban on weapon sales to Ukraine — as it happened | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Russian forces are bearing down on Ukraine's capital after attacks on cities and military bases around the country. Meanwhile, Germany made the historic decision to send weapons to Ukraine. Follow DW for the latest.

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