BERLIN (Reuters) – German International Minister Annalena Baerbock mentioned on Wednesday that after delays in deliveries, additional provides of Strela missiles, which had been within the inventories of the previous Communist East German military, have been on the best way to Ukraine.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine prompted Germany to stage a historic reversal of its coverage of not sending weapons to battle zones, however the Ukrainian authorities has been annoyed by delays.
“I can clearly say that additional Strela deliveries are on the best way,” Baerbock informed the Bundestag decrease home of parliament.
“We’re one of many largest weapons suppliers on this scenario, it would not make us proud nevertheless it’s what we should do to assist Ukraine,” she added.
She additionally mentioned {that a} first flight carrying Ukrainian refugees from Moldova to Germany would happen on Friday or Saturday.
(Reporting by Miranda Murray and Madeline Chambers)