And Germany has been accused of dragging its feet when it comes to sending its more powerful weapons to Ukraine. But Berlin must grant these nations approval to re-export German-made tanks to Ukraine, and it has so far resisted calls to do so. Germany’s decision to dig in on sending tanks will likely go down badly with its allies, both in the immediate and long term. Germany’s military support for Ukraine has evolved over time. Whatever happens in Ukraine, Germany will have to ask itself some big questions about security in the coming years.

Source: CNN January 21, 2023 19:10 UTC