The German government has refuted claims that Germany will limit its support for Ukraine due to budgetary constraints. "Germany remains absolutely committed, and Chancellor [Olaf Scholz's] word holds that support for Ukraine will continue as long as necessary,

Sahra Wagenknecht, Germany’s most prominent far-left politician, has taken credit for the government’s decision to limit military aid to Kyiv, saying her strong opposition to arming Ukraine was influencing Berlin’s policy on the war.

Germany is tightening its belt, and this will affect aid to Ukraine. Spending on supporting the country's defense against Russia is expected to drop by almost half. However, Berlin assures Kyiv that funds will continue to flow.