No-one has been asked to "empty" their a***nals so that's a strawman argument
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I hadn't suggested that they had. It was an example that many countries could have the charge of being able to do more but hadn't. Germany isn't unique in this regard.
How about we let the Ukrainians decide what kit they can use effectively instead of
>> dreaming up poor excuses for denying them the choice. They are, after all, best placed
>> to make that decision.
It's not 'dreamt' up it's a statement of fact.
>> >A better option would be to offer those countries that still use Russian
>> >equipment...
>>
>> Already being done but why do you think it should be one or t'other and
>> not both?
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Simpler and quicker to get the equipment into service.
>> >Germany has for many years had a (to us in the UK) a weird relationship
>> >with Russia...
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>> Which is why Germany's half-hearted support has deservedly been singled out for criticism by Ukraine.
I think there's more to it than that. They are a key player in terms of the EU now, where the Ukrainians can push them the others will follow.
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