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- German General Christian Freuding says the Pentagon has halted communication with Germany's Defense Ministry, leaving Berlin uninformed about suspended arms to Ukraine.
- Freuding notes the breakdown is unprecedented, leaving Germany to rely on diplomatic back channels for information.
- The disruption raises questions about NATO's effectiveness, since U.S.–Germany coordination underpins defense strategies in Eastern Europe.
- Analysts warn the silence signals a shift in U.S. trust and accelerates Germany's push for autonomy.
