Episode

Ukraine support: how and why is Germany different?

Podcast: DW Berlin Briefing - Inside German politics
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Duration seconds: 2188
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Summary

Germany and Ukraine have declared a new strategic partnership - but how much substance is behind the signal? In this episode, host Michaela Küfner discusses with her guests Gerlinde Niehus, a NATO expert and DW’s Nina Haase and Nick Connolly whether Ukraine is shifting from aid recipient to security provider - and what that means for Europe’s defense strategy amid competing global crises.