Ukraine: German vice-chancellor 'deeply ashamed' by lack of military support
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Robert Habeck has apologised directly to President Zelensky for Germany's apparent sluggishness in responding to the Ukraine crisis.

Mr Halbeck was meeting with the President as part of bi-lateral talks during a visit to Ukraine.

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@iri8973
@iri8973May 13, 2023
Is he Russian? Looks like real Russian. Why he is so against his nature? DNA test please!!!
@EdjieboaNova
@EdjieboaNovaApril 13, 2023
I am ashamed of their behavior and sluggish response too. Dallas, TX ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
@fluffskin5747
@fluffskin5747April 13, 2023
As much as I feel with and am, through word and deed, with Ukraine and its people, Robert Habeck once again is a WEF stooge unfortunately. He's selling the tremendous amount of supply provided by us Germans short, only for the matter to weaken central Europe and only for the reason to make it ripe for conquest. He's a clown put in the way for the actual chancellorship of Annalena Baerbock, and he'll be pulled out of the way when it's time for that.
@aivy-aigeneratedmusic6370
Stop all "support" immediately. He should be deeply ashamed of the stupidity of his government
@sachinandusowhat
@sachinandusowhatApril 13, 2023
Gemany has old worm for world wars in its blood. Germany already lost 2 wars in past. Again its trying to involve in world war. Again it will lost but now it war starts, there will be no germany on eqrth for 4th world war. Germany should consider it before try to become leader in war. Sometime to be silent is far better than to shout non sense. I hope germany learn it.
@sampleoffers1978
@sampleoffers1978April 13, 2023
Europe can standup civility for entire world if they can start with asserting Ukraine's sovereign borders.
@ryhol5417
@ryhol5417April 13, 2023
He didnโ€™t actually say heโ€™d do anything. He said itโ€™s been his job and he will apparently keep doing it. In that clip he basically just said โ€œitโ€™s been slow. Hi and Iโ€™m in charge of this โ€œ
@simulationsrealconflicts1586
Huge convoy of new Ukrainian offensive completely destroyed in Novodanylivka. The cynical western media will never show the truth!
@Venoxisguides
@VenoxisguidesApril 13, 2023
The vast majority of Germans don't want war with Russia, its NATO that want it.
@jenson1896
@jenson1896April 13, 2023
My respect for Germany ๐Ÿ“ˆ
@ladystardust8069
@ladystardust8069April 13, 2023
Danke, Robert!
@Bardani007
@Bardani007April 13, 2023
๐Ÿคฆ๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚ Ukraine
@barbeq4044
@barbeq4044April 13, 2023
es gibt kein volk und deshalb gibt es auch kein verrat am volk (Zitat: Roberta Habeck)
@harounsamadi2527
@harounsamadi2527April 13, 2023
Green Party support war Disgusting ๐Ÿคฎ
@willi4853
@willi4853April 13, 2023
Ich schรคme mich als Deutscher von so einer Witzfigur vertreten zu werden! Ich bete das das bald ein Ende hat
@florianneumann4411
@florianneumann4411April 13, 2023
Alle Parfรผmieketten und SUV Hรคndler sowie Juweliere sagen einfach mal Danke an die neue Kundschaft aus der Ukraine.
@fatwombat2611
@fatwombat2611April 13, 2023
I get the feeling Poland will never stand by and let Ukraine fall and will send in troops, Russia will then respond by attacking Nato territory and Nato will then respond so sooner or later Germany and western Europe will be involved anyway even if they don't want to be. Sorry to be negative..
@gcullis1885
@gcullis1885April 13, 2023
Germany and France want to be ashamed of their selves, especially when France had to depend on the allies to free them in ww2, they should especially ashamed
@bavros1998
@bavros1998April 13, 2023
He should rather be ashamed of what he does to his own country - hopefully, heโ€˜ll be gone soon along with the rest of that unspeakable, incompetent and immoral regime!
@andersstook3273
@andersstook3273April 13, 2023
He should be deeply ashamed about his handling of his own citizens instead. What an obnoxious jerk!
@iampatrick4221
@iampatrick4221April 13, 2023
MOST OF US CITITENS OF GERMANY dont want to Support Ukraine! The System Witz Habeck And green politics still Support the Agenda.
@balung
@balungApril 13, 2023
Germans suddenly realise if Ukraine falls to the Russians they will be next, thought Germans where smart.
@thisisCHOPZZ
@thisisCHOPZZApril 13, 2023
Lol what a fool. Making Germans suffer and making Ukrainian as a cannon fodder
@donaldhutchinson811
@donaldhutchinson811April 13, 2023
Remember hunger plan east, it was a German plan to starve Ukraine and take its wheat for Aryan race....
@mdshamiulsalam6927
@mdshamiulsalam6927April 13, 2023
WHY WORRY ABOUT CHINA ?? or RUSSIA ?? WHEN TRUMP IS OUR YELTSIN.. THERE WILL BE SO MUCH BLOOD SPILT ON CAPITAL HILL 2.0 WHEN TRUMP GETS ARRESTED.... PROUD TRUMP SUPPORTER x100000 with AR15s and 50,000 rounds!! ready to go go!!!!!!!!
@thankyouforyourcompliance7386
Habeck is not only a witty and busy cabinet member but a humble and honest person.
@AlMuaz-rr6et
@AlMuaz-rr6etApril 13, 2023
It's not enough, countries should start pumping in more support for Ukraine; financial and political support just isn't enough!!! We should also start drafting our men and women to fight for Ukraine. Hope Ukraine gets more coverage and support all around the world!!!!
@mrwonderful2081
@mrwonderful2081April 13, 2023
Germany was playing the fence. Absolutely disgraceful.
@Albert-Mag...
@Albert-Mag...April 13, 2023
A good German, with a conscience....Can not help but admire this man. ...Much Respect
@shannonbrown5913
@shannonbrown5913April 13, 2023
Glad the Germans admitted they were dragging their feet with the weapons. Better let than never I guess.
@Tobi-oy6um
@Tobi-oy6umApril 13, 2023
๐Ÿคก๐Ÿคก๐Ÿคก๐Ÿคก
@cinepost
@cinepostApril 13, 2023
It is my contention that Germany can do more for Ukraine than even the USA. To this point Poland has been the most supportiveโ€ฆ as have many others. It will be very interesting to see what happens after the war as to who gets the contracts to rebuild. Hopefully Putin will be removed and Russia can attempt to rejoin the west one day for a lasting peace.
@We_Waz_Kangz
@We_Waz_KangzApril 13, 2023
And we're all ashamed of the fake puppet "leadership" seen here in the West.
@christopherroberts6630
@christopherroberts6630April 13, 2023
Iraq?
@user-di8wk3pr9m
@user-di8wk3pr9mApril 13, 2023
I wouldn't say that Germany has sent that few weapons to Ukraine. But Germany did something much more important. It organized the bypass of the dependency of European energy import from Russia. Thus, the main source of revenue for Russia was cut off. It was a very hard blow against Russia from which it will not recover soon - if ever.
@tsetanwangchuk8710
@tsetanwangchuk8710April 13, 2023
Russia has been that much brutal in the 21century. It shooks the whole world deep in the heart Their inhumanity to its sovereign neighbor is inexcusable and Putin must pay price
@littlerainyone
@littlerainyoneApril 13, 2023
God bless him for speaking with such moral clarity! I wish the weasels responsible for delays on the American side, Joe Biden, Jake Sullivan and Mike Milley, could claim to have this kind of honesty & moral fiber.
@allanvodicka8352
@allanvodicka8352April 13, 2023
Great to see German recognition that they were wrong and they are making it right.
@jesuscasiano5463
@jesuscasiano5463April 13, 2023
Germany is on Putin side.
@marktuyet
@marktuyetApril 13, 2023
Germany should be ashamed of themselves for letting this genocide continue. If anyone should understand,it should be the Germans.
@zherobeats3242
@zherobeats3242April 13, 2023
He spoke up with respect and it nearly sounded like a very good apologize . He really is a smart person.
@GabrielMalmqvist
@GabrielMalmqvistApril 13, 2023
Respect to this man and the country he represents. Better late than ever. We have an Evil Empire to disassemble.
@arsenalofdemocracy9985
@arsenalofdemocracy9985April 13, 2023
no need to๏ผŒearly or late๏ผŒas long as democarcies stand united๏ผŒwe will win in the end๏ผ
@donaldgraham6414
@donaldgraham6414April 13, 2023
If Germany cannot provide weaponry it should at least provide money. There are civilians still living in Bakhmut because they have no other place to go. How about building some housing for them in the safer parts of Ukraine?
@gonzalvedecordoue5486
@gonzalvedecordoue5486April 13, 2023
And now they can say Ein Volk Ein Reich Ein Fuhrer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Matthew-us1fu
@Matthew-us1fuApril 13, 2023
King European Germany. Servitude is an Eastern dylema. Fck u ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
@lastelinl8724
@lastelinl8724April 13, 2023
Germany feels so bad about itself that is desperately looking for anything they could apologize for, no matter how ridiculous.
@calergio9904
@calergio9904April 13, 2023
Zelinski is a scam artist with the rest of our government that's funding them/ laundering money through Ukraine for themselves. Just a bunch of communists!
@lastelin
@lastelinApril 13, 2023
If he is so ashamed, he should resign as of now...
@shauneason5897
@shauneason5897April 13, 2023
Germany one country that could make a real difference needs to get her furnaces firing
@mariamichael1669
@mariamichael1669April 13, 2023
๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
@drip2836
@drip2836April 13, 2023
When will the US apologize to the native Americans genocide and give up its land back to native Americans and these so called Americans can return back to Europe where they belong
@lach9702
@lach9702April 13, 2023
So, in the end Germany went to political Canossa to save face and regain its leading role in Europe. Military equipment will start flowing into Ukraine - after much unnecessary bloodshed, because of fence-sitting as Berlin first hoped Russia would take over and everything would go business as usual.... Never mind the helping hands of the US, UK or right-wing, therefore obviously lawless - Poland. Germany reigns supreme again.... standing ovation, everybody, please!
@Souchi-ito
@Souchi-itoApril 13, 2023
So who's winning? I don't see neither Ukraine or Russia claiming to win.
@We_Waz_Kangz
@We_Waz_KangzApril 13, 2023
Outside of Fake News Media and their sad paid trolls parroting "slava Ukraine"ย  .....nobody is interested in Zelenskyy's proxy war. ..j
@ikosunde4664
@ikosunde4664April 13, 2023
For Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
@jimpipkin3002
@jimpipkin3002April 13, 2023
Better late than never. I'm glad Germany finally see's Russia as an adversary rather than a Russian dependent nation.
@davidreynoso8593
@davidreynoso8593April 13, 2023
UKRAINE Fight For Freedom โค๏ธ
@sergueimikhail9654
@sergueimikhail9654April 13, 2023
Glory to Russia!!!๐Ÿ˜Š
@SW-ok8qr
@SW-ok8qrApril 13, 2023
I do like the Germans as a people, there is something genujne and honest about them. Slava Ukraini.
@catlinferris5970
@catlinferris5970April 13, 2023
Send it all !!!! Quit talking, no more apologies
@kenjimallone2191
@kenjimallone2191April 13, 2023
Ukraine can't even beat Corruption! GOOOOO RUSSIA!
@Matthew-us1fu
@Matthew-us1fuApril 13, 2023
From sycophant to obsequious. Never trust Germany! ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
@lunabranwen
@lunabranwenApril 13, 2023
Germany has done pretty good. Don't feel too bad
@michelleanderson4320
@michelleanderson4320April 13, 2023
All will be turned to Rust AGAIN ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ ๐Ÿ˜‚ VICTORY IS ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ DENAZIFY, DEMILITARISE YOUR MEN ARE DYING BY THE HUNDREDS PER DAY BUT HEY LIKE YOUR SAYING GOES "TILL THE LAST UKRAINIAN" THEN WHAT? 2-3 KILLOMETERS AND ITS OVER URRRAAA ๐Ÿ’ช ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ
@musiconabudget3712
@musiconabudget3712April 13, 2023
It's pathetic how america got Germany by the balls after blowing its pipes lol
@Siempre1978
@Siempre1978April 13, 2023
"The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation. In Kupyansk direction, aviation and artillery of the Zapad Group of Forces inflicted a fire damage on the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) close to Dvurechnaya, Sinkovka, Berestovoye (Kharkov region), and Stelmakhovka (Lugansk People's Republic). Up to 30 Ukrainian troops, two armoured fighting vehicles, one motor vehicle, and one D-20 howitzer were destroyed. In Krasny Liman direction, aviation, artillery, and heavy flamethrower systems of the Tsentr Group of Forces hit units of the AFU close to Nevskoye (Lugansk People's Republic), Yampolovka, and Grigorovka (Donetsk People's Republic). The enemy has suffered losses of up to 225 Ukrainian troops, three armoured fighting vehicles, one Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer, and one D-30 howitzer in this direction in the past 24 hours. In Donetsk direction, units, aviation, and artillery of the Yug Group of Forces have eliminated more than 65 Ukrainian troops, four armoured fighting vehicles, two motor vehicles, and one D-30 howitzer during the day. In South Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions, Operational-Tactical and Army aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Vostok Group of Forces inflicted fire damage on AFU units close Ugledar, Novosyolka (Donetsk People's Republic), and Orekhov and Shcherbaki (Zaporozhye region). The total losses of the enemy in these directions during the day have amounted to 70 Ukrainian servicemen, two armoured fighting vehicles, and one D-20 howitzer. In Kherson direction, up to 10 Ukrainian servicemen, two motor vehicles, and two D-30 howitzers have been neutralised by fire. Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Group of Forces have engaged 83 AFU artillery units at their fire positions, manpower, and military hardware in 96 areas during the day. Moreover, three AFU artillery ordnance depots were annihilated close to Ogurtsovo (Kharkov region), Kurakhovo (Donetsk People's Republic), and Orekhov (Kherson region). An artillery ordnance depot of the Ukrainian Armed Forces has been destroyed near Konstantinovka (Donetsk People's Republic). In addition, three HIMARS and three Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down close to Krasnogorovka (Donetsk People's Republic) and Kakhovka (Kherson region). In total, 405 airplanes and 228 helicopters, 3,651 unmanned aerial vehicles, 415 air defence missile systems, 8,534 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,078 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 4,501 field artillery cannons and mortars, as well as 9,292 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation." Russian Defence Ministry Report for Tuesday 4th April 2023
@Denime
@DenimeApril 13, 2023
Saying Germany will be providing further military support to Ukraine is contradictory to what Germany's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, announced on the 1st of April when he ruled out sending any further weapons or equipment to Ukraine. This was reported in a Telegraph article no less - so which is it?
@CONTACTLIGHTTOMMY
@CONTACTLIGHTTOMMYApril 13, 2023
Can we all show a UNITED FRONT to Putin? All the world leaders need to come out and say flatly... 1. We will stand by Ukraine...FOREVER. 2. Sanctions will remain in place...FOREVER. Until Russia leaves Ukraine entirely.
@CONTACTLIGHTTOMMY
@CONTACTLIGHTTOMMYApril 13, 2023
If in the 1930's, the Free World had armed to the teeth, Poland or Finland or China or CZ etc...maybe no WW2. Maybe no Cold War. Maybe no proxy wars. Trillions of treasure saved on weapons, millions of lives saved. Give Ukraine weapons for victory.
@frazer3191
@frazer3191April 13, 2023
This warms my heart. First the way the Germans received my King. So kindly and warmly. And now this. I Could not be happier or more respectful of Germany right now . Olaf is the man! โค๏ธ to ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช from ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Slava Ukraine ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
@SacredOwl
@SacredOwlApril 13, 2023
Germany doesn't care that Biden blew up their gas line?
@SacredOwl
@SacredOwlApril 13, 2023
Support peace, how about that.
@korky7674
@korky7674April 13, 2023
My favourite part was when the Austrian MPโ€™s stood up, turned their backs on the comedic actor and walked out ๐Ÿ™
@DataDuncan
@DataDuncanApril 13, 2023
This guy would get my vote.
@rustysunshine
@rustysunshineApril 13, 2023
Way to own it and show your support to Ukraine! Thank goodness. Better late than never.
@user-cx7op6qj1e
@user-cx7op6qj1eApril 13, 2023
Ukraine needs to return nuclear arms as Israel did - Urkainะต should not rely on Biden's arrangements with Putin anymore with no jets and LR missiles
@Sziasztok742
@Sziasztok742April 13, 2023
Mr. Halbek only had to suck off zelensky for the sake of completeness of the report to the united states. how low the once strong Germany fell...horror.
@eddiethompson9270
@eddiethompson9270April 13, 2023
Keep it up Germany, better late than never, can let putin away with this outrageous assault.
@felitaturco123rempojo3
@felitaturco123rempojo3April 13, 2023
God bless German and ukrain๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™โคโคโคโค๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ™
@timothybattershill8493
@timothybattershill8493April 13, 2023
Finally, they do have a pulse, fire up the German war machine on the right side of history this time x
@markh3376
@markh3376April 13, 2023
German is weak because of Russia aggressive. German needs open eyes widely to see how many Ukrainian died by Russia murderer same as Hilter way...
@oldowleye3161
@oldowleye3161April 13, 2023
better late than ever!... finally a German with the balls in the right place!... now, its time to work fast and deliver!...
@Camerooonify
@CamerooonifyApril 13, 2023
That statement was huge. Not many politicians would hold their hands up and admit their country got the situation and opinion of Russia's intentions utterly wrong. Respect for Germany is rising by the day.
@leninha5549
@leninha5549April 13, 2023
And they all need to be DEEPLY ashamed by lack of support for Ukrain from day 1...!!! Many lives had been spared by sending the support Ukrain needed so BADLY, RIGHT AWAY....!!!!!!!!!
@gcoffey223
@gcoffey223April 13, 2023
Germany knows who blew up nordstream 1 and 2.
@christinedor4482
@christinedor4482April 13, 2023
Every second counts Every ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ life counts ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’› Wings for freedom
@jiml9856
@jiml9856April 13, 2023
The Germans have proven to be excellent at talking about helping. Not exactly wonderful partners when it's them who has to help...
@HW2800
@HW2800April 13, 2023
Germany has stalled in supplying military aid!๐Ÿ˜‚
@rufuscollis303
@rufuscollis303April 13, 2023
Germany should stop buying cheap fuel from Russia to teach them a lesson.,๐Ÿ’ฅ
@ErikWw
@ErikWwApril 13, 2023
Operation Barbarossa 2 - Alles fรผr NATO und EU
@hhKJgf1M8a0rzt8hP
@hhKJgf1M8a0rzt8hPApril 13, 2023
Great video! We must do more before it's too late! Never in history has an imperialist army stopped by itself, it always had to be stopped!
@socacom3902
@socacom3902April 13, 2023
Apologies are always nice.
@biljanamunic4238
@biljanamunic4238April 13, 2023
Zelensky baby love!!!!!!!!!!!!! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿ˜™๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜‰
@fortunatocardenas
@fortunatocardenasApril 13, 2023
Telegraph is a UK propaganda company that only publishes pro Ukraine pro-UK propaganda. It is a liar organization to mislead the people...This video must be tagged by Youtube...
@nurim.4439
@nurim.4439April 13, 2023
NATO is a corrupt criminal organization
@nurim.4439
@nurim.4439April 13, 2023
Blessings to Mother Russia
@sylvainruel1359
@sylvainruel1359April 13, 2023
Apology? Should feel lucky not to have sent more support to this corrupt government!
@lionelpayette4628
@lionelpayette4628April 13, 2023
Great video. German support is so important To help Ukraine. ๐Ÿ‘
@cruelladevil1001
@cruelladevil1001April 13, 2023
We owe the crook NOTHING!
@racistPATTY22
@racistPATTY22April 13, 2023
Sexuals colonizers Europeans like Ukrainians
@racistPATTY22
@racistPATTY22April 13, 2023
Patty doesn't like Ukrainians
@marinayordanova8672
@marinayordanova8672April 13, 2023
"...so I brought some Leopard tanks and fighter jets right with me."
@cody967
@cody967April 13, 2023
Words are great, but actions speak louder... ...World is watching
@chadimirputin2282
@chadimirputin2282April 13, 2023
Germany is just an empty vassal of the US, just like the UK, both grovelling at the feet of their masters.
@zameisie7016
@zameisie7016April 13, 2023
Yes come on Germany. Speed it up now