The U.K. defense secretary said specialty guns, ammunition, drones and other equipment were also part of the package being sent to Ukraine.
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Christine Lambrecht Resigns as Germany’s Defense Minister
Christine Lambrecht was a frequent target of criticism, including over German caution on military aid to Ukraine. Chancellor Olaf Scholz had backed her strongly, and may find her hard to replace.
Western Tanks Appear Headed to Ukraine, Breaking Another Taboo
The West has sent an array of weapons once seen as too provocative, and it looks like tanks will be next. With a new Russian offensive expected, officials see an urgent need to shift the balance.
New Armored Vehicles Will Help Ukraine Take the Fight to Russia
The Western allies’ provision of infantry fighting vehicles signals their support for new offensives in coming months, analysts said.
Putin Calls a 36-Hour Cease-Fire, but Ukraine and U.S. Are Skeptical
The cease-fire would coincide with the Eastern Orthodox Christmas on Saturday, but Kremlin adversaries and some analysts call it a ploy for military and political advantage.
A Bittersweet First Year for Germany’s New Chancellor
Olaf Scholz came to power with a mandate for domestic renewal. Instead, he was forced to upend his country’s traditional stance on war and foreign policy.
Spat Over Patriot Missiles Reveals Deepening Rifts in Europe Over Ukraine
Relations between Warsaw and Berlin, never warm, have deteriorated since the start of the Ukraine war, damaging unity in both NATO and the European Union.
In Call With Putin, Scholz Vows Germany’s Continued Support for Ukraine
The call, which the Germany chancellery said lasted an hour, was the first between the two leaders since September.
How a German State Helped Russia Complete Nord Stream 2
The threat of U.S. sanctions jeopardized completion of a second direct gas pipeline from Russia. So Gazprom and German officials concocted a phony climate foundation to get the job done.
Germany Blocks 2 Foreign Investment Deals, Taking a Firmer Line on China
The decision to bar a Chinese-owned firm from acquiring a domestic semiconductor maker comes as Germany reappraises ties to its giant trading partner.