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) Scholz and his “Ukrainian policy”, but at the same time, “it is clear that the country needs heavy weapons,” the DLF radio station quoted Lindner as saying.
He said Germany should "as soon as possible" become independent of Russian energy supplies, expressing skepticism about imposing an immediate embargo.
Earlier it was reported that the Netherlands, together with Germany, intend to supply self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Burbock said that Germany supplied Ukraine with a large number of weapons, which were not mentioned publicly.
According to her, Ukraine needs heavy weapons, partners have no time for excuses.