Ukraine's ally cuts down on weapons supply; Germany secures own front amid Putin Vs NATO war fears?

Ukraine’s battlefield pressures are colliding with a major shift in Europe’s arms pipeline. Germany, once Kyiv’s second-largest weapons supplier, has sharply reduced new arms export approvals in 2025, triggering questions about Berlin’s long-term strategy. While officials insist support continues through earlier licenses and alternative channels, the numbers tell a more complicated story. The drop comes as Russia advances on the front lines and Germany accelerates its own military buildup at home. Is Berlin quietly recalibrating its Ukraine role?