Germany has announced it will stop publicly reporting details of its military aid to Ukraine, with Chancellor Friedrich Merz stating that future arms deals will remain confidential.
This move comes amid ongoing international debate about military support for Ukraine, as Russia insists that all arms deliveries must cease before it will consider a ceasefire. The decision marks a shift in Germany's approach to transparency regarding its support for Ukraine. The Kremlin has reiterated its demand for a halt to Western arms shipments as a precondition for peace talks.
The lack of public information may impact international perceptions and oversight of military aid to Ukraine.
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Kremlin insists arm deliveries to Ukraine stop before agreeing to ceasefire
In an interview with ABC News, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said Vladimir Putin needed to see "certain dynamics" before agreeing to an extended ceasefire.
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