German Foreign Minister Annalena Bärbock warned of dangerous consequences for Germany and NATO if aid to Ukraine is cut, DW reports.
"If we do not continue to help Ukraine, there is a risk that Putin’s troops will be stationed on the border with Poland. Then the war will quickly spread to the territory of the EU and NATO,” Burbock noted.
“It is difficult to calculate how much we will have to pay if we have to defend our freedom and independence ourselves. In the end, it comes down to one thing: supporting Ukraine allows us to keep the war far from ourselves,” said the head of German diplomacy.
The head of the German Foreign Ministry also warned about the threat of a new influx of refugees.
"If Ukraine is no longer able to defend itself – and I address these words primarily to those who reject help to Kyiv – then millions more people will be forced to flee. After all, who would want to voluntarily live under conditions of torture and occupation? – Burbock asked rhetorically.
"Defeat will have fatal consequences– for a free Ukraine and for a free Europe, so assistance to Ukraine needs to be expanded,” – she added, calling on partners around the world to continue supplying Ukraine with air defense systems.
Prepared by: Nina Petrovich