Germany's defense minister announced her resignation on Monday following a series of public blunders and criticism of her handling of support for Ukraine.
Germany has provided howitzers, Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, and other military support to Ukraine over the past 11 months, most recently announcing that it will send 40 Marder armored personnel carriers and a Patriot air defense missile battery.
A new Leopard 2 A7V heavy battle tank Bundeswehr's 9th Panzer Training Brigade stands during a visit by Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht to the Bundeswehr Army training grounds on February 07, 2022, in Munster, Germany. The resignation also comes ahead of a Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting later this week at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, where U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to host a meeting of allies. Lambrecht's replacement has not been announced. Scholz promised to have gender parity in his cabinet, meaning that he will likely appoint a woman to fill Lambrecht's role.
Soldiers of the Bundeswehr's Panzergrenadierbrigade 37 mechanized infantry unit demonstrate the capabilities of the Marder infantry fighting vehicle during a visit by German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht on December 12, 2022, in Marienberg, Germany.Scholz, meanwhile, has defended his government's"calm, well-considered and careful" decision-making when it comes to military support for Ukraine.
"It always remains the case that we act in close consultation and weigh every step carefully," Scholz said on Friday. Paul Best is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to
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