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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
  • Germany is sending weapons to Ukraine.

  • In Germany, sending arms to conflict areas was not allowed.

  • The Russian attack marks a turning point, according to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

The Chancellor of Germany made a statement on Saturday stating that Germany would send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 missiles to Ukraine.

The Russian attack marks a turning point, and it is our duty to help the people of Ukraine. We are supplying 1000 anti-tank weapons and 500 stinger missiles to our friends in Ukraine.

Germany has a restrictive arms export policy. The country has previously said it held historical responsibilities that prevented it from sending weapons and arms to conflict areas, often citing guilt for crimes committed against the Soviet Union during World War II.

Germany is lifting restrictions it previously held among NATO allies that prevented sending German-based arms to conflict areas. The Netherlands will be able to send 400 rocket-propelled grenades to Ukraine.

Ukranian officials and leaders in allied countries are frustrated by the strict policies that have been in place in recent weeks. As Russian forces advance into the Ukranian capital of Kyiv, the mayor announced a curfew on Friday.

The decision could encourage support from the European Union, given Germany's economic power and stature. The country holds a large percentage of the continent's weapons.

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  • Germany will send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger missiles to Ukraine, marking a complete reversal in Berlin's restrictive arms export policy. The government's responsibilities prevented it from shipping arms to conflict zones.

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