Switzerland does not allow Germany to transfer ammunition for Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine.
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Bern cannot agree to military suppliesSwiss-made materials if the recipient country is involved in an international conflict. A letter with this text was written by Swiss Economy Minister Guy Parmelin to German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht.
For the first time in the summer, Germany turned to Switzerlandfor permission to transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine 12,400 ammunition for anti-aircraft tanks equipped with 35 mm cannons. Switzerland refused, citing its neutrality.
A few months later Christine Lambrechtargued the request for permission to supply ammunition with the need to protect the critical infrastructure of Ukraine. Nevertheless, Switzerland did not change its position.
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According to Der Spiegel, Lambrecht reportedSwitzerland that the 30 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks transferred to Ukraine are in dire need of additional ammunition. Whether Germany will make a third attempt to obtain permission is still unknown.
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