Scholz yells against angry German protesters who oppose sending heavy arms to Ukraine

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Germany broke with tradition and agreed recently to supply anti-tank weapons surface-to-air missiles and other military equipment to Ukraine.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz defended German arms deliveries to Ukraine at a May Day rally of unions in Duesseldorf on Sunday facing protesters calling him 'warmonger'.

Germany approved on April 26 the delivery of "Gepard" anti-aircraft tanks to Ukraine.

That U-turn step is reportedly backed by 55% of Germans who in an opinion poll said Europe's biggest economy should supply Ukraine with such arms.

But the decision did not help reverse public perception of Scholz as being indecisive and lacking leadership.

An opinion poll published in Bild am Sonntag showed that 54% were unsatisfied with Scholz's handling of the crisis.

Besides, Scholz has long been criticized by the West for his shaky and Germany’s pathetic stance on Russia.

What seems much gloomier for Germans is that a foreseeable Russian energy embargo could cause Germany's economic output to drop as much as 5 pct this year.

Stressful Scholz added instead of leaving poor countries alone, "Germany will support them".

Poll showed Scholz’s approval rating fell to 32%.