Germany said that it did not want to "loot its own military" because it refrains from sending itself to Ukraine.
Berlin has rejected an inquiry to the delivery of around 200 Fuchs shooter tanks to Kiev on the grounds that the country's own security interests should be preserved.
"We support Ukraine with everything that is possible and responsible. But we have to ensure Germany's defense ability," said Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht on Thursday of the German Press Agency.
"It is therefore irresponsible to even spoil the Bundeswehr in these times and to ignore the military council of the general inspector."
Ms. Lambrecht said her decision was made on military advice.
General Inspector Eberhard Zorn - Germany's highest ranked soldier - previously said that the military had not enough scope to leave the vehicles to Ukraine, although it is unclear how many the German military has in stock.
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