Russia invades Ukraine: the unprecedented military aid the West will send to the Ukrainian government (and the change of position of Germany)

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“I need ammunition, not a trip,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday, rejecting an offer of help from the United States to evacuate him from Ukraine.

And his request was apparently heard by the international community.

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began on February 24, continues, several countries pledged support by sending weapons to the country, an unprecedented move.

Who decided to send help? How much did they promise to send? And why did Germany change its position?

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