Ukrainian officials and Germans bemoan Berlin’s offer to Kyiv in its moment of crisis, saying weapons are needed rather than protective gear.
Germany, which has refused to provide weapons to Ukraine in the face of a possible Russian invasion, offered on Wednesday to send 5,000 helmets instead, a move slammed as an “absolute joke” by the mayor of Kyiv.
German Justice Minister Christine Lambrecht said the planned delivery would send a “very clear signal” that Germany stands by Ukraine amid rising tensions with Russia.
But Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said the helmet offer had left him “speechless”.
Helmetless Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko
