Why Germany is under attack over Russia-Ukraine stand-off

Mayor of Kiev accuses Berlin of ‘betrayal’ for refusing to back arms exports

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during an EU call on Russia-Ukraine tensions
Critics say Chancellor Olaf Scholz has weakened Nato and the EU with soft stance towards Russia
(Image credit: Jesco Denzel/Bundesregierung via Getty Image)

Germany has offered financial aid to Ukraine in an apparent bid to calm a diplomatic storm triggered by Berlin’s refusal to provide military assistance to deter Russian aggression.

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