German arms exports have reached a new record level for the second year in a row, mostly due to continued and growing military aid for Ukraine, according to the Economy Ministry. Between January 1 and June 18, the German government approved a total of weapons exports worth at least €7.48 billion ($8.01 billion), up 30% from the first half of last year, the ministry revealed in response to a query by lawmaker Sevim Dağdelen from the populist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance. Some 65% of the exports, worth €4.88 billion, were destined for Ukraine to support the country in its fight against Russia’s on…