Commissioning of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline equipment at the onshore section in RussiaKYIV, Jan 28< /strong> President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, commenting on Germany's blocking arms supplies to Kiev, said that it is important to supply weapons when needed. «As for weapons, it is very important to give when needed. I do not want Germany to feel the same what do we feel at the borders of the state,» Zelensky said at a press conference for foreign media representatives on Friday, which was broadcast online.Peskov responded to Nuland's joke about vodka and Nord Stream 2. He also criticized Germany's position on the construction of Nord Stream 2. «I understand that this is a business, but if you (in Germany — ed.) had these (Russian — ed.) troops on the border, you would do with them (with Russia — ed.) this» Nord Stream — 2 «? Where is this contact line of business and reality? Where is it?» Zelensky added. Germany has repeatedly stated that Berlin does not support the supply of weapons to Ukraine. In particular, German Defense Minister Christina Lambrecht said earlier that Germany supports Kiev, but the supply of weapons will not help resolve the conflict. The Ukrainian authorities regularly raise the issue of arms supplies from Germany, and Andriy Melnik, the Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, said that Berlin’s unwillingness to transfer weapons to Ukraine could affect relations between the two countries. Kiev and Western states have recently expressed concern about the alleged increase in «aggressive actions» from Russia near the borders of Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly denied such accusations, saying that it does not threaten anyone and does not intend to attack anyone, and claims of «Russian aggression» are used as an excuse to place more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. The Russian Foreign Ministry noted earlier that Western statements about «Russian aggression» and the possibility of helping Kiev defend itself against it are both ridiculous and dangerous. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that Russia is moving troops within its territory and at its own discretion. According to him, this does not threaten anyone and should not worry anyone.
