Germany has granted Estonia permission to send weapons, formerly owned by the country, to Ukraine, media outlets Die Zeit and Deutsche Welle reported on Saturday. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has confirmed the news.
Highlights
- Germany has granted Estonia permission to send weapons, formerly owned by the country, to Ukraine.
- Estonia sought permission from Germany and Finland more than a month ago.
- Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) confirmed the move on Saturday evening.
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it was Germany’s duty to support Ukraine to the best of its ability in defending itself against the invading army of Vladimir Putin.
- Germany announced it would also send 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 “Stinger” class surface-to-air missiles to Ukraine on Saturday.
- The move comes after Berlin had sent 5,000 military helmets and a field hospital to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion.