German Finance Minister Christian Lindner urged European partners to increase their support for Ukraine, stating it is unacceptable for Germany to do more while others contribute too little.
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Christian Lindner stated that Germany is already responsible for half of the European aid for Ukraine and will not step back from its commitments.
Lindner noted it is unacceptable for Germany to do even more so that others can continue to do too little.
Germany already provides half of all aid to Ukraine
Germany can and will continue to make contributions to Ukraine and can mobilize more military and financial support if necessary
Other EU member states should increase their contributions to Ukraine
Germany's finance minister says Europe must do more to support Ukraine
We are delivering arms to Ukraine for a victory in which, alas, even the Ukrainian generals no longer believe.
This war must be brought to an end and very quickly through negotiations.
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