Helping Ukraine is not a charitable gesture. It is a contribution to the security of European nations amid the Russian threat, according to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
In a speech at a conference on national security strategy in Berlin, the minister emphasized that it is necessary to protect "every square centimeter of Europe and our freedom."
According to the German minister, she is annoyed by discussions in which aid to Ukraine is seen as a "charitable gesture."
"In fact, it (aid to Ukraine - ed.) is an investment in our own national security to protect peace and freedom," Baerbock said.
She adds that there can be no "greater national interest" than contributing to one's own security.
Germany's assistance to Ukraine
Germany has continued to help Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war. It has already provided Leopard 2 tanks, Patriot air defense systems, PzH 2000 self-propelled artillery systems, and other weapons.
The German authorities recently announced sending a third Patriot system to the Ukrainian military. It will help Ukraine shoot down ballistic missiles launched by Russia.
On June 11, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced transferring 100 missiles for the Patriot system to Ukraine.
