The Bundeswehr stated the threat of "cannibalization" of the German army through assistance to Ukraine. Ambassador Melnyk answered

The Union of the Bundeswehr servicemen against the backdrop of the debate around the supply of German combat tanks warned of the threat of "cannibalization" of the Armed Forces of Germany. Ambassador Andriy Melnyk criticized this statement. In an interview with RND, the chairman of the Union Andre Wustner stated that the transfer of arms from the Bundesver Arsenals weakens the German army. According to him, many fear that the "further cannibalization" policy will have negative consequences.

Video of the Day "We understand Ukraine's desire to get heavy weapons. We can fully imagine the supply of infantry fighting vehicles from the defense industry, ”Vystner said. He recalled the "partially miserable state of military equipment", the obligation to NATO, training and practice of military personnel, who, he said, is the "key to everything. " “That is why our requirement remains - no new deliveries from the Bundeswehra arsenals.

And, most importantly, the immediate filling of those weapons systems that have already been transferred, ”Vustelner added. The Ambassador of Ukraine to Germany Andriy Melnyk criticized the statement of the Union. "Bundeswere, do you describe military assistance to Ukraine that has been attacked as a" cannibalization "of Germany? What are the terrible terms? You should get over and get out of this eclipse. Damn, ”the diplomat wrote on Twitter.