The German company Rheinmetall was ready to hand over 100 Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine.
Neutral Switzerland has banned Germany from re-exporting to Ukraine its ammunition used in German BMP Marder – such weapons are ready to hand over to Kiev German manufacturer Rheinmetall , reports Reuters .
< p> The news comes at a time when German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing growing criticism for his government's inability to provide Ukraine with heavy weapons to help it repel Russian attacks, while other Western allies are stepping up supplies.
Marder BMP equipment is manufactured by the German company Rheinmetall, but the ammunition in these machines is Swiss. Switzerland restricts re-exports of its products to conflict zones.
“Both of Germany's inquiries have received a negative response, citing Switzerland's neutrality and the criteria for a moratorium on military laws,” said a spokesman for the Swiss Secretariat of State for Economic Affairs. font-weight: 400; “> Last month, Switzerland rejected Poland's request to provide weapons to help Ukraine.
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At the same time, German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz believes that it is better to supply Ukraine with Soviet-style weapons than Western ones, so as not to waste time on retraining during the war. A few days ago Scholz personally halved the list of weapons for Ukraine and may face resignation.
Bundeswehr Deputy Inspector General Marcus Laubenthal also opposed the supply of new heavy weapons to Kyiv. According to him, Germany's Marder is needed by Germany, in particular, to fulfill various obligations within NATO.
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