She announced the delivery of tanks for the war in Ukraine ... a few days before the Chancellor made the decision. The condition depended on the cooperation of the White House to deliver Abrams tanks. These decisions are not made by the Minister of Defense, but the responsibility of the Chancellor in war time. No decision making role for Ms. Baerbock.

It is quite natural to say we are at war with Russia. These are quotes of what she heard from Blinken and the military of the Pentagon and Stoltenberg. The war narrative for the outside world is a different one of course ... a true warrior with balls. Fearless Amazon well versed by the Atlantic Council ... Washington must be proud,

Atlantic Council and Annalena Baerbock

Annalena Baerbock's message to America: She's in sync with Biden ... not with the German voter.

'Sapere aude'