Germany doesn’t deny Ukraine’s right to self-defense but has no plans to supply weapons

Germany doesn't plan to supply Ukraine with weapons, but relies on the political process of resolving the conflict, in particular, in the Normandy format.

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas stated this in response to a statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, DW reports.

"The conflict can only be resolved politically… Supplying weapons doesn't help," the minister said.

According to him, Germany doesn't deny Ukraine's right to self-defense and Kyiv can rely on Germany's support in ensuring the country's territorial integrity, but only within the political settlement process.

Maas also noted that Germany was "the largest bilateral donor" for Ukraine. Since 2014, Berlin has supported Kyiv with "almost two billion euros in the civil sector" and called on Russia to "use its influence in eastern Ukraine" to bring peace.

As Rubryka reported, President Volodymyr Zelenskyi wants Germany to support Ukraine with arms supplies.

"Germany hasn't given us any military assistance, but it could do it," he said.

According to him, Ukraine needs missile boats, patrol boats, assault rifles, radio equipment, and armored military equipment.