Germany stalling on sending tanks to Ukraine

The Germans wouldn’t want to appear to be like Nazis of WW2 or anything but stalling on sending much needed tanks to help the Ukraine defense against Russia is making them look pro Russian more than pro NATO.

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MarkPaul · 26-30, M

Being plugged into international relations as I am, my sources tell me this isn't really quite the "stall issue" as it appears or is being reported. There is just some positioning and tactical maneuvering. Ultimately, Germany will provide the tanks. Within the next day or so, you will hear that Germany is taking an inventory of its stock without making any commitment followed by it's reconsidering the request.

You have to understand international relations to recognize the nuances of the positioning and communications.

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justanothername · 51-55, M

@MarkPaul Either way they are stalling. They have had months to take stock of how many tanks they have.

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

@justanothername Yes, but it's just posturing.

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow Now, what is your problem?

justanothername · 51-55, M

@MarkPaul aka stalling. Germany is cosying up to Russia.

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

@justanothername No, no, that's not the case. They will come through with the tanks... all of you lay people will see.

justanothername · 51-55, M

@MarkPaul Less staling, more affirmative action is preferred.

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

@justanothername Sure, that is preferred, but you know... human behaviour.

justanothername · 51-55, M

@MarkPaul yup, stalling, procrastinating, posturing

newjaninev2 · 56-60, F

@MarkPaul Scholz is reverting to the behaviour that has served him well... make promises, refer to vague times in the future, stonewall, make more promises, report unexpected administrative or legal reasons why there needs to be further diplomatic and administrative discussion, make further promises, report unexpected administrative or legal reasons for further delays...

We've seen some very creative tactics from ScholZ and the SPD... the tanks can't be sent elsewhere because some f the parts were made by the Swiss and they won't give permission because they want to remain neutral (seriously??).

Recently the excuse has been that Germany [i](i.e.[/i] ScholZ and the SPD) don't want to be the first to give tanks... they don't want to 'go it alone'. Ironically, that position is so at odds with every other country's position that Germany is going it alone by refusing to send tanks.

PicturesOfABetterTomorrow · 41-45, M

@MarkPaul My problem is your usual bullshit and lies.

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

@PicturesOfABetterTomorrow Well, let's talk about this rationally. As someone who is has international relations experience, I'm commenting on a topic that is part of wheelhouse, if you will. In a way, I have an obligation to use my expertise when the need arises as it has here and now. Perhaps if we could focus on why you feel this professional obligation of mine cuts into your centre-of-attention craving, we could help lift you up so you see that you have no reason to feel threatened. Do you want to try? Why do you think you are so bothered by my sharing of my expertise?