Germany approves the delivery of another 58 infantry fighting vehicles from the Czech Republic to Ukraine. And this of all times at a time when the brother of the mayor of Kyiv, Wladimir Klitschko, has been carrying out a surprise mission in Berlin since yesterday to exert new pressure and get more support from the Germans with weapons and humanitarian aid. Today the former world boxing champion met Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Relations with Kyiv are not without tension, as evidenced by the umpteenth departure of Ambassador Andriy Melnyk, who, despite saying he was available for an interview with the President of the Republic, FrankWalter Steinmaier, who appointed him to Encouraged improvement after the diplomat left the concert dedicated to Ukraine at Bellevue last Sunday, but returned to office. Melnyk had posted very harsh tweets denouncing that there were too many Russian soloists. Today he upped the ante, declaring the opportunity was just “a bad PR move”.
Meanwhile, tension is growing in Germany about the economic consequences of the conflict in Ukraine: The Ifo Institute reported that 80% of companies are experiencing major difficulties in procuring raw materials and materials. A transversal phenomenon affecting the automotive sector, such as chemicals and clothing. In this regard, he eagerly awaits understanding of how firm the Kremlin line will be, which yesterday reinstated payment of gas in rubles, which is essential for Germany to keep its economy on track. For two days Berlin has activated the first stage of the national gas emergency plan and yesterday the Chancellor reiterated that the contracts must be respected, “Russian gas is paid for in euros”.
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