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The Ukraine crisis has caused Germany to reverse long held policies

Germany: Protests against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Berlin

People protesting in solidarity with Ukraine in Berlin on Sunday, March 6, calling for the end of Russia's invasion. Source: AAP / PRESSCOV/Sipa USA

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Since the end of WWII, Germany has been reticent to be too involved in foreign affairs and military expenditure - but Ukraine has changed all that.

This story was originally produced by Damian Grammaticus for the BBC World Service

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