GENERAL LORD DANNATT: Germany sending tanks to Ukraine could end this nightmare
1 year, 11 months ago

GENERAL LORD DANNATT: Germany sending tanks to Ukraine could end this nightmare

Daily Mail  

Olaf Scholz’s reported decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine could be the moment that finally marks the beginning of the end of this hideous war. As our former prime minister, Boris Johnson, eloquently wrote in these pages yesterday, Germany’s decision on whether or not to authorise the deployment of Leopard 2 tanks was a key stumbling block in preventing a swift Kyiv victory. General Lord Dannatt: Olaf Scholz’s reported decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine could be the moment that finally marks the beginning of the end of this hideous war. Yesterday, in addition to the claims surrounding Germany’s Leopard 2 tanks, it was reported that the U.S. is ‘leaning toward’ sending a significant number of Abrams M1 tanks to Ukraine.

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Leopard 2 tanks from Germany reach Ukraine
1 year, 8 months ago

Leopard 2 tanks from Germany reach Ukraine

Firstpost  

Berlin: The 18 Leopard 2 battle tanks pledged by Germany to support Ukraine in its war against Russia have arrived in Ukraine, a security source said on Monday, confirming a report by Spiegel news magazine. Besides the 18 main battle tanks, 40 German Marder infantry fighting vehicles, and two armoured recovery vehicles had also reached Ukraine, the security source said. …

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks
1 year, 10 months ago

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Ukraine Leopard 1 tanks

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands announced Tuesday that they plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks in the coming months, a pledge that comes as Kyiv anticipates a new Russian offensive around the anniversary of its invasion. In a joint statement, the defense ministers of Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands said …

European countries promise Ukraine more Leopard 1 tanks
1 year, 10 months ago

European countries promise Ukraine more Leopard 1 tanks

Al Jazeera  

Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands say they will provide at least 100 of the weapons for Kyiv over the coming months. Three European countries have promised Ukraine that it will get at least 100 tanks in the “coming months” as the German defence minister made a surprise visit to Kyiv. Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands on Tuesday promised at least …

Germany’s Scholz denounces ‘bidding war’ over jets for Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Germany’s Scholz denounces ‘bidding war’ over jets for Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Chancellor’s comments follow repeated requests by Ukrainian politicians for fighter aircraft after battle tanks were pledged for the war against Russia. Chancellor Olaf Scholz has again pushed back against demands in Germany and from Ukrainian officials for fighter jets to repel Russia’s invasion, urging Western nations not to join a “bidding war” for sophisticated weapons. “I can only advise against …

Leopard 2 | Fire on wheels
1 year, 10 months ago

Leopard 2 | Fire on wheels

The Hindu  

Initially, Germany was apprehensive and reluctant. Chancellor Olaf Scholz was of the view that sending Leopard 2s, his country’s main battle tanks, to Ukraine would escalate the conflict with Russia. On January 25, Germany decided to send the tanks and allow other NATO members to re-export the vehicle to Ukraine in what Kyiv’s western allies think would be a game …

Goal is to get Ukraine the capabilities they need to be successful on the battlefield against Russia: John Kirby
1 year, 10 months ago

Goal is to get Ukraine the capabilities they need to be successful on the battlefield against Russia: John Kirby

The Hindu  

The Joe Biden administration's goal is to get Ukraine the requisite capabilities needed to be successful on the battlefield against the Russian troops, the White House has said, after Washington and Berlin announced that they will send advanced battle tanks to Kyiv. President Joe Biden has announced that the U. S. will send 31 state-of-the-art Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine …

Can Germany's Leopard 2 tanks put Ukraine on the front foot against Russia?
1 year, 10 months ago

Can Germany's Leopard 2 tanks put Ukraine on the front foot against Russia?

ABC  

Germany's decision to provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks has been eagerly welcomed and spawned a new optimism for the success of Ukraine's defence against Russia's invasion. Key points: Germany and its allies aim to provide Ukraine with a total of two battalions of Leopard 2 tanks The donated tanks are newer and have better safety measures than the Soviet-era …

US, Germany to send advanced tanks to aid Ukraine war effort
1 year, 10 months ago

US, Germany to send advanced tanks to aid Ukraine war effort

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany and the United States announced Wednesday that they will send advanced battle tanks to Ukraine, offering what one expert called an “armored punching force” to help Kyiv break combat stalemates as the Russian invasion enters its 12th month. “Tanks will help reduce casualties among our soldiers … then gain new results and win this war quicker,” said …

Despite concerns, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Despite concerns, US to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, reversing months of persistent arguments that the tanks were too difficult for Ukrainian troops to operate and maintain. Germany had said the Leopards would not be sent unless the U.S. put its Abrams on the table, not wanting to incur Russia’s …

U.S., Germany to send tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

U.S., Germany to send tanks to Ukraine

The Hindu  

After weeks of hesitation that created impatience among Germany’s allies, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday that his government would provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same. The long-awaited decision came after U.S. officials revealed on Tuesday a preliminary agreement for the U.S. to send M1 Abrams tanks to help …

Explained | The next leg of the Russia-Ukraine war
1 year, 10 months ago

Explained | The next leg of the Russia-Ukraine war

The Hindu  

January 25, 2023 10:48 pm | Updated February 03, 2023 04:45 pm IST The story so far: As Russia’s Ukraine invasion enters its 12th month, all sides are gearing up for a major escalation in the conflict. Earlier this month, London announced that it would provide 14 Challenger 2 battle tanks to Kyiv, while France said it would ship AMX-10RC …

Dutch PM welcomes Germany's green light for Ukraine tanks
1 year, 10 months ago

Dutch PM welcomes Germany's green light for Ukraine tanks

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is prepared to buy tanks it currently leases from Germany and send them to Ukraine, but is also open to other ideas, prime minister Mark Rutte told RTL Nieuws on Wednesday. ‘We could also put the tanks to use in other ways and those discussions are also taking place… we are prepared to take a decision.’ Rutte was …

Dutch PM welcomes Germany's green light for Ukraine tanks
1 year, 10 months ago

Dutch PM welcomes Germany's green light for Ukraine tanks

Dutch News  

The Netherlands is prepared to buy tanks it currently leases from Germany and send them to Ukraine, but is also open to other ideas, prime minister Mark Rutte told RTL Nieuws on Wednesday. ‘We could also put the tanks to use in other ways and those discussions are also taking place… we are prepared to take a decision.’ Rutte was …

Germany finally agrees to provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks, Russia warns of ‘historical responsibility’
1 year, 10 months ago

Germany finally agrees to provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks, Russia warns of ‘historical responsibility’

The Hindu  

After weeks of hesitation that saw growing impatience among Germany's allies, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday that his government would provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same. Mr. Scholz had insisted that any move to provide Ukraine with powerful Leopard 2 tanks would need to be closely coordinated with Germany's …

Furious Russia vows Western vehicles will 'burn' as Germany confirms it will give tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Furious Russia vows Western vehicles will 'burn' as Germany confirms it will give tanks to Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Russia today warned that Germany's decision to send dozens of modern tanks to Ukraine is 'extremely dangerous' and will 'take the conflict to a new level'. Putin's favourite propagandist Vladimir Solovyov ranted over the tank move which he sees as a significant blow to Putin Putin propagandist Yevgeny Satanovsky, president of the Moscow Institute of the Middle East, said nuclear-tipped …

January 25, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 11 months ago

January 25, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

US President Biden announced Wednesday that he plans to send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing the administration’s longstanding resistance to requests from Kyiv for the highly sophisticated but maintenance-heavy vehicles. Biden said in White House remarks that this US support is about helping Ukraine “defend its sovereignty” and that sending tanks does not mean it is an “offensive …

U.S., Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine, answering Kyiv's pleas
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S., Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine, answering Kyiv's pleas

The Hindu  

The United States was expected to announce as soon as January 25 that it will send heavy tanks to Ukraine, and Germany has decided to do the same, sources said, a reversal that Kyiv has said would reshape its war with Russia. Just days after arguing against granting Kyiv's requests, Washington was ready to start a process that would eventually …

In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

In reversal, US poised to approve Abrams tanks for Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In what would be a reversal, the Biden administration is poised to approve sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Tuesday, as international reluctance to send tanks to the battlefront against the Russians begins to erode. One thing Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been very focused on, he said, “is that we should not be providing …

Russia scorns Germany for sending Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia scorns Germany for sending Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Germany’s move to deliver Leopard 2s to Kyiv will lead to ‘permanent escalation’, says Russian embassy in Berlin. Moscow has slammed Berlin’s move to supply Ukraine with battle tanks and accused Germany of abandoning its “historical responsibility to Russia” arising from Nazi crimes in World War II. The Russian embassy in Germany said on Wednesday the decision to send 14 …

Germany to send battle tanks to Ukraine, angering Russia
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany to send battle tanks to Ukraine, angering Russia

Al Jazeera  

After weeks of pressure, Berlin says it will send Leopard 2 tanks and allow re-exports from other nations, stirring fury in the Kremlin. The head of Ukraine’s presidential administration, Andriy Yermak, welcomed the news on social media, saying: “The first step on tanks has been taken … We need a lot of Leopards.” But the Russian embassy in Germany said …

Abrams and Leopard tanks: Why are they important to Ukraine?
1 year, 11 months ago

Abrams and Leopard tanks: Why are they important to Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

Kyiv has long called on Western nations to send battle tanks, arguing they are essential for battlefield success. The news comes amid reports that Washington is also poised to send dozens of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine’s front lines. According to Freedberg, because the Abram tanks are used significantly less across Europe, Ukraine may struggle to cope with logistic infrastructure …

U.S. and Germany will send battle tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S. and Germany will send battle tanks to Ukraine

LA Times  

Germany and the U.S. will send tanks to Ukraine in an effort to help Kyiv break battlefield stalemates as the war with Russia enters its 12th month. President Biden announced Wednesday that the U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, reversing months of persistent arguments that the tanks were too difficult for Ukrainian troops to operate and …

The U.S. and Germany pledge tanks to Ukraine, signaling heavy fighting ahead
1 year, 11 months ago

The U.S. and Germany pledge tanks to Ukraine, signaling heavy fighting ahead

NPR  

The U.S. and Germany pledge tanks to Ukraine, signaling heavy fighting ahead Enlarge this image toggle caption Omar Marques/Getty Images Omar Marques/Getty Images President Biden said Wednesday the U.S. will send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reflecting the rapidly expanding effort to provide heavy weaponry to Ukraine in its war with Russia. Biden's announcement came just hours after Germany's …

Zelensky heaps the pressure on the West by saying Ukraine tanks row 'must end with decisions'
1 year, 11 months ago

Zelensky heaps the pressure on the West by saying Ukraine tanks row 'must end with decisions'

Daily Mail  

Volodymyr Zelensky has said discussions on delivering tanks to Ukraine 'must end with decisions' as he piled the pressure on his allies after Germany and the US moved to supply tanks. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has finally decided to send a battalion of sought-after Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Der Spiegel reported on Tuesday, after weeks of pressure from Ukraine …

Explained: Why is it so difficult for the West to reach an agreement on military aid for Ukraine?
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: Why is it so difficult for the West to reach an agreement on military aid for Ukraine?

Firstpost  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been under tremendous pressure to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine. The government in Kyiv has long argued it desperately needs them to regain territory seized by Russia in its 2022 invasion, and to protect the rest of Ukraine from the Kremlin’s looming spring offensive. Following earnest discussions between members of NATO’s Ukraine Defence Contact Group …

Ukraine cracks down on corruption as Poland requests Germany’s OK to send tanks
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine cracks down on corruption as Poland requests Germany’s OK to send tanks

LA Times  

Poland has officially requested permission from Germany to transfer the Polish military’s German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. In Kyiv, the deputy head of Ukraine’s presidential office quit after Zelensky pledged to address high-level corruption allegations — including some related to specific wartime spending — that have embarrassed authorities and could slow the country’s bids to join the European Union …

U.S. expected to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, directing a political message to Germany
1 year, 11 months ago

U.S. expected to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, directing a political message to Germany

LA Times  

Putting aside resistance from the Pentagon and elsewhere, the Biden administration is planning to announce a decision to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, officials said Tuesday. The tanks, long sought by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, would provide the heaviest weaponry yet among the billions of dollars in military aid Washington has sent to Ukraine to help repel a brutal …

Poland requests German approval to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Poland requests German approval to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — Poland has formally asked for approval from Germany to transfer some of its German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, its defense minister said Tuesday, raising the pressure on Berlin to respond to Kyiv’s pleas and send its own shipment of vehicles into the battlefield. This is our common cause, because it is about the security of the whole …

A look at the high-tech Leopard 2 tanks that could soon be sent to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

A look at the high-tech Leopard 2 tanks that could soon be sent to Ukraine

LA Times  

Poland asked the German government for permission to supply the German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. Over the weekend, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Berlin would not get in the way if Poland — arguably Ukraine’s most vocal supporter among European Union neighbors — wants to ship Leopard 2 tanks from its arsenal across the border into Ukraine. …

What’s behind Germany’s hesitance over Leopard 2 battle tanks?
1 year, 11 months ago

What’s behind Germany’s hesitance over Leopard 2 battle tanks?

Al Jazeera  

Germany’s chancellor, known to be careful and stubborn, is reluctant to greenlight tanks, but few understand his motives. That step has so far proven too much for Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his allies in the Social Democratic Party, who insist on a careful course, which they say is in step with Germany’s NATO allies, and guided by a sceptical German …

Germany, US agree to send battle tanks to Ukraine: Reports
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany, US agree to send battle tanks to Ukraine: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Berlin will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and Washington will provide Abrams tanks, according to German and US media. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has agreed to supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks, according to media reports, after weeks of mounting pressure on Berlin to give Kyiv the heavier weapons it says it needs to drive back invading Russian …

A look at Leopard 2 tanks that could soon be sent to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

A look at Leopard 2 tanks that could soon be sent to Ukraine

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Following intense pressure from its allies, Germany appears to be inching toward approving deliveries of high-tech Leopard 2 main battle tanks that Ukraine and its biggest Western backers hope will boost Kyiv’s fight against Russian invaders. Over the weekend, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said Berlin would not get in the way if Poland — arguably Ukraine’s most …

Poland increases pressure to send German-made tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Poland increases pressure to send German-made tanks to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Poland says it is planning to send German-made battle tanks to Ukraine, but will first seek approval from Berlin. Poland has said it was willing to send German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine without approval, but would first seek permission from Berlin, as Kyiv presses its allies for heavy weaponry. “Even if we didn’t get such an approval in the …

Latest on Ukraine: Waiting for Germany's Leopard tanks (Jan. 23)
1 year, 11 months ago

Latest on Ukraine: Waiting for Germany's Leopard tanks (Jan. 23)

NPR  

Latest on Ukraine: Waiting for Germany's Leopard tanks Enlarge this image toggle caption Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images Anatolii Stepanov/AFP via Getty Images Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week. What to watch Attention continues to be fixed on Germany as it weighs whether to send Ukraine its Leopard 2 battle tanks. Britain …

Poland slams 'unacceptable' German stance on Leopard tanks
1 year, 11 months ago

Poland slams 'unacceptable' German stance on Leopard tanks

Firstpost  

Poland’s prime minister on Sunday lashed out at Germany’s decision not to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine, branding the country’s stance “unacceptable” Warsaw: Poland’s prime minister on Sunday lashed out at Germany’s decision not to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine, branding the country’s stance “unacceptable”. But German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said despite heightened expectations, “we still cannot say when …

Germany won’t block Poland from giving Ukraine tanks, foreign minister says
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany won’t block Poland from giving Ukraine tanks, foreign minister says

LA Times  

German Foreign Affairs Minister Annalena Baerbock, left, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, second left, and other officials attend a defense and security joint council meeting in Paris on Sunday. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told French TV channel LCI that Poland has not formally asked for Berlin’s approval to share some of its German-made Leopards but added “if we were asked, …

Germany would not block Poland sending tanks to Ukraine: Minister
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany would not block Poland sending tanks to Ukraine: Minister

Al Jazeera  

Foreign minister Annalena Baerbock says Germany ‘would not stand in the way’ if Poland sends Leopard tanks to Ukraine. Germany is ready to authorise Poland to send German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine to help Kyiv fight the Russian invasion if Warsaw makes such a request, foreign minister Annalena Baerbock has said. Poland has announced it is ready to deliver 14 …

German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture
1 year, 11 months ago

German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany has become one of Ukraine’s leading weapons suppliers in the 11 months since Russia’s invasion, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz also has gained a reputation for hesitating to take each new step — generating impatience among allies. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius rejected the suggestion that Germany was standing in the way but said, “we have to balance all …

German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture
1 year, 11 months ago

German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture

The Hindu  

Germany has become one of Ukraine's leading weapons suppliers in the 11 months since Russia's invasion, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz also has gained a reputation for hesitating to take each new step — generating impatience among allies. Defence Minister Boris Pistorius rejected the suggestion that Germany was standing in the way but said, “we have to balance all the pros …

Ukraine war: 'Frank' talks as Ukraine pushes Germany for Leopard 2 tanks
1 year, 11 months ago

Ukraine war: 'Frank' talks as Ukraine pushes Germany for Leopard 2 tanks

Firstpost  

The development came after defence leaders meeting at a US air base in Germany on Friday failed without yielding any positive results over providing advanced battle tanks to Ukraine. New Delhi: Ukraine’s defence minister Oleksii Reznikov said that he had a “frank discussion” with his German counterpart about sending German Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv to confront Russian armour. Germany’s …

What’s stopping German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine?
1 year, 11 months ago

What’s stopping German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine has urged Germany to provide the stealth battle tanks but NATO allies have failed to agree on the transfer amid Russian threats. The United States and its allies failed to agree to supply the coveted German battle tanks to Ukraine at a meeting on Friday, as Russia continued to issue threats the conflict may escalate in Europe. Polish Prime …

Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Defense chiefs fail to resolve dispute on tanks for Ukraine

Associated Press  

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — Ukraine will have to wait longer to find out if it will get advanced German-made battle tanks. Asked at the close of the Friday meeting whether Germany was “doing enough,” U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin responded, “Yes, but we can all do more.” “They are a reliable ally and they’ve been that way for for …

Defense leaders meet amid dissent over tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Defense leaders meet amid dissent over tanks for Ukraine

Firstpost  

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are expected to discuss the latest massive package of aid the US is sending — which totals $2.5 billion and includes Stryker armoured vehicles for the first time Ramstein Air Base, Germany: Defense leaders are gathering at Ramstein Air Base in Germany Friday …

Europe's fury over Germany's reluctance to give Ukraine tanks
1 year, 11 months ago

Europe's fury over Germany's reluctance to give Ukraine tanks

Daily Mail  

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded for more tanks in order to stop the Russian 'evil' as defence leaders from 50 countries - including all 30 NATO members - gathered in Germany to discuss the next stage of support for Kyiv. Pictured: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands next to a Leopard 2 tanks in October 2022 Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky pleaded …

Billions in weapons pledged for Ukraine but uncertainty hangs over German tanks
1 year, 11 months ago

Billions in weapons pledged for Ukraine but uncertainty hangs over German tanks

ABC  

Western allies are pledging billions of dollars in new weapons for Ukraine but whether they would also send German-made tanks remains unknown, with Berlin yet to signal whether it would lift a veto. Key points: Russia warns more weapons for Ukraine could escalate the war Some countries are ready to supply Leopard 2 tanks but need Germany's approval A German …

What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it?
1 year, 11 months ago

What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it?

NPR  

What is the Leopard 2 tank, and why does Ukraine want it? Enlarge this image toggle caption Sean Gallup/Getty Images Sean Gallup/Getty Images Even as the U.S. and its NATO allies announced package after package of military aid to Ukraine, full of military vehicles, air defense systems, rockets and missiles, the West for months seemed to hesitate on the one …

Germany signals it hasn't ruled out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Germany signals it hasn't ruled out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine

NPR  

Germany signals it hasn't ruled out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine Enlarge this image toggle caption Sean Gallup/Getty Images Sean Gallup/Getty Images BERLIN — Germany's defense minister said his government has not yet decided whether to send German-made battle tanks to Ukraine, but signaled the country hadn't ruled out the option. Austin said several countries are "pushing hard to meet …

Europe gears up to send Western tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 11 months ago

Europe gears up to send Western tanks to Ukraine

CNN  

CNN — The Western alliance’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine received a shot in the arm this week as multiple European nations for the first time answered President Volodymyr Zelensky’s longstanding call to supply modern battle tanks to Kyiv. Britain plans to send a dozen Challenger 2 tanks and additionally artillery systems as part of efforts to “intensify” support …

Scholz: will weigh each step carefully on Ukraine arms
1 year, 11 months ago

Scholz: will weigh each step carefully on Ukraine arms

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany will continue to “weigh every step carefully” and consult with its allies on further weapons deliveries to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Friday as he faces mounting pressure to approve German-made battle tanks for Kyiv. There is also pressure from abroad: Poland’s president said Wednesday that his country wants to send a company of Leopard tanks — …

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