D-30 122 mm.

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So confusing? To me it is!

From the "Western Journal" and the article by Jack Davis.

"Germany Throws a Wrench in Ukrainian Defense, Blocks Transfer of Soviet-Made Howitzers"

"Estonia wants to send the D-30, a howitzer that fires a 122-mm shell around 20 kilometers. The Soviet-made howitzers were passed along from the former East Germany to Finland to tiny Estonia."

At a time of crisis the usually reliable NATO partner falls flat face-down and big time. Too worried about antagonizing the Russian bear?

Correctly understanding the "transfer" of German military hardware to Ukraine more elaborate than you might think.

D-30 howitzers as originally an inventoried weapon of the East German Army [NVA]. With the reunification of Germany artillery as not desirable for NATO purposes, surplus. Acquired first by the Finns and then the Estonians. Germany STILL has a veto on further exchange between the Estonians and the Ukrainians? How does that work?

See also within context the comments and observations of Mish Shedlock:

"What's Putin Up to and What Would Germany Do If Russia Invaded Ukraine?"

"Russia is massing troops on the border of Ukraine. Some think an invasion is a done deal."

Mish an investment analyst. Think the natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany! Freeze to death in the dark and all that! Golly!

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