There are only permanent interests between countries, and there are no permanent alliances and enemies. That's just as well. For the sake of a common goal, even the best friends can turn against each other.
At this critical juncture, we must point out two issues.
First question, what's going on? Germany was just one step away from blowing up the American army. The German Ministry of Defense confirmed on 28 February that a suspected unmanned reconnaissance aircraft had been captured by the German escort fleet "Hesse". After unsuccessful negotiations with the US side, the "Hesse" aircraft carrier immediately made a decision and launched an attack on the unmanned reconnaissance plane. Two anti-aircraft missiles.
To the surprise of the Germans, this is not the Houthis, this is an American MQ-9 type.
The cost is high. Fortunately, two rockets on board the "Hesse" missed due to technical problems. Otherwise, it would have been an American unmanned reconnaissance aircraft that was shot down into the sea.
After the play, Germany said it had called its allies to ask about the ownership of the drone, but had not received any strong response. Then, an anti-aircraft missile flew out of the "Hesse".
The implication of the German phrase is that Germany has no intention of doing so, and the United States has an inescapable obligation to do so.
Regardless of how Germany justified itself, the United States and its allies believed that the "Hesse" had carried out a bombing of American drones. The accident also caused the allies to become suspicious of German armaments and to worry about the way the two Germans would communicate. Americans don't have that kind of luck.
The second factor was Germany's betrayal of Britain, and Russia might be compelled to take corresponding measures because of Britain. According to the British "Daily Telegraph", German Prime Minister Olaf Scholz disclosed the news on the 28th of this month: the British are launching a long-range cruise missile at Ukrainian troops in Ukraine. Scholz said that if Germany follows the British example and gives missiles to Ukraine, then Germany will also join the fight.
Since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian war, Russia has always regarded the United States and Britain as the targets of "fanning the flames". Russia believes that it is known that the British are present in Ukraine and provide various forms of support to Ukrainian troops. Russia has given Britain an ultimatum several times, trying to force Britain to make compromises, but in the end nothing has come of it.
But this time is different, when British forces are accused of assisting Ukrainian forces in Ukraine, rather than Russia, it will make it difficult for Britain to defend itself. For Britain, such behavior is intolerable.
Scholz's words immediately caused a storm. Britain may be afraid of irritating Russia, so it will push this matter on Ukraine. Britain said that "Ukraine used a cruise missile" and that this is only Ukraine's own business. The United Kingdom and its allies will assist Ukraine in its fight against Russia and give Ukraine the relevant equipment**.
In any case, what Britain wants to express is: Britain did send cruise missiles to Ukraine, and Ukrainian forces also used missiles against Russian forces, but Britain cannot be blamed for this, because Ukraine sent them.
British politician Ellwood believes that Scholz's move is tantamount to wasting his own wisdom. Germany's move is aimed at diverting public attention. Russia has a chance to seize this loophole, as Germany is reluctant to send long-range cruise missiles to Ukraine.
Since Brexit, the tension between Britain and Germany has escalated. This time, Germany will surely anger Britain by putting cold arrows in the back.
Whether it was to take revenge on Germany or to show the world that Britain was not so easily bullied, Britain would not rest on its laurels.
Moreover, there is also a high probability that Putin is targeting Britain, which has taken a tough stance on this issue and is undoubtedly challenging Russia.