Ukraine receives Leopard, Challenger battle tanks
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine receives Leopard, Challenger battle tanks

Al Jazeera  

New additions to Ukraine’s military include the tanks as well as Marder infantry fighting vehicles, Cougar armoured trucks, and Stryker armoured personnel carriers. Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said he inspected a “new addition” to the country’s forces – Challenger tanks as well as Germany’s Marder infantry fighting vehicles, plus Cougar armoured trucks and Stryker armoured personnel carriers from the United States. “Ukrainian tank crews have completed training on Challenger 2 tanks in the UK and have returned home to continue their fight against Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion,” the ministry of defence said in a statement. “It is truly inspiring to witness the determination of Ukrainian soldiers having completed their training on British Challenger 2 tanks on British soil,” said Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. Ukrainian ground forces commander Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, who said last week the counterattack could come “very soon”, visited troops in the east and said his forces were still repelling Russian attacks on Bakhmut.

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British Challenger 2 tanks ‘used in Ukraine’s Russian incursion’
4 months, 1 week ago

British Challenger 2 tanks ‘used in Ukraine’s Russian incursion’

The Independent  

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Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Ukraine pulls US-provided Abrams tanks from the front lines over Russian drone threats

The Independent  

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From Challenger to Leopard: How Ukraine’s tanks compare to Russia’s
1 year, 3 months ago

From Challenger to Leopard: How Ukraine’s tanks compare to Russia’s

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Deal struck to send second-hand Leopard 1 tanks from Belgium to Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Deal struck to send second-hand Leopard 1 tanks from Belgium to Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Tanks sold off as obsolete are now in demand as Ukraine’s Western supporters seek to provide more weapons to fight Russia. Dozens of second-hand Leopard 1 tanks that once belonged to Belgium have been bought by another European country for Ukrainian forces fighting Russia’s invasion, according to the arms trader who conducted the deal. The German-made Leopards were at the …

UK promises Ukraine more weapons, angering Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

UK promises Ukraine more weapons, angering Russia

Al Jazeera  

Zelenskyy secures pledges of further arms as Ukraine prepares to step up assaults against Russian occupiers. Sunak’s office said that Britain was set to confirm it was giving Ukraine hundreds more air defence missiles, as well as “long-range attack drones” with a range of more than 200km. Zelenskyy, on his second trip to the UK since Russia invaded his country …

US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule
1 year, 7 months ago

US Abrams tanks for training Ukrainian forces arrive in Germany ahead of schedule

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Abrams tanks needed for training Ukrainian forces have arrived in Germany slightly ahead of schedule and are on their way to the Grafenwoehr Army base where the training will begin in two to three weeks, U.S. officials said Thursday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee that the U.S. had moved “a number …

Kyiv's top general says Ukraine has destroyed Russia's most combat-capable units in Bakhmut
1 year, 7 months ago

Kyiv's top general says Ukraine has destroyed Russia's most combat-capable units in Bakhmut

ABC  

Ukraine has destroyed Russia's most combat-capable units in Bakhmut, Kyiv's top general says. Key points: The 10-month-long battle for Bakhmut has taken on symbolic importance for both sides It has become the fulcrum of a war that has seen little shift in front lines since late 2022 Ukrainian forces also shelled a village in the Russian Bryansk region bordering Ukraine …

Ukraine's defence minister asks Spain for extra ammunition, F-16 airplanes
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine's defence minister asks Spain for extra ammunition, F-16 airplanes

Firstpost  

While Western allies, headed by the United States, have provided Ukraine with military equipment and training, Oleksiy Reznikov, Ukraine’s defence minister, warned that more must be done to put an end to the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II Madrid, Spain: In order to thwart Russia’s invasion, the Ukrainian defence minister announced Wednesday that he has requested extra …

Ukraine prepares for counterattack as Putin makes nuclear threats
1 year, 8 months ago

Ukraine prepares for counterattack as Putin makes nuclear threats

Al Jazeera  

Western battle tanks begin to arrive as Russian forces remain unable to break through Ukrainian defences. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said Russian forces had met “with partial success”. We all believe that they will.” “The key message for us is that the United States of America is not abandoning its plans to transfer generation 4+ …

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. …

Inside the Leopard 2, the German beer-balancing tank - and why Ukraine desperately wants them
1 year, 10 months ago

Inside the Leopard 2, the German beer-balancing tank - and why Ukraine desperately wants them

The Telegraph  

When Germany’s military wanted to show off the Leopard 2 in 1986, it turned to the traditional jug of beer. With a full stein perched on the end of its gun barrel, the 60-tonne vehicle set off along a forest track, hurtling over the rough terrain without spilling a drop. More than just a party trick, the feat was meant …

Polish officials observe training of Ukrainians on new tanks
1 year, 10 months ago

Polish officials observe training of Ukrainians on new tanks

Associated Press  

SWIETOSZOW, Poland — Poland’s president and defense minister met Monday with Polish and foreign instructors intensively training Ukrainian troops to operate the German-made Leopard 2 tanks that some European countries and Canada have offered Kyiv to help fight the Russian invasion. Duda voiced hope the tanks would help Ukrainian forces “in a much more efficient way to defeat the enemy.” …

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 …

Netherlands, Germany & Denmark buying at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks for Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Netherlands, Germany & Denmark buying at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks for Ukraine

NL Times  

The Netherlands, together with Germany and Denmark, is buying "at least" a hundred Leopard 1-A5 battle tanks for Ukraine. The number of additional tanks available for delivery to Ukraine will depend on how quickly the German military sector can replenish the number of tanks in storage, the Dutch Defense Ministry said. Last month, the German government also agreed to supply …

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 …

Head-to-head in Ukraine war: How West's Challenger, Leopard, Abrams stack up against Russia's own tank arsenal
1 year, 10 months ago

Head-to-head in Ukraine war: How West's Challenger, Leopard, Abrams stack up against Russia's own tank arsenal

Firstpost  

Kyiv: With its vast steppe interspersed with occasional villages and towns, Ukraine has presented the perfect canvas for multiple tank battles during the ongoing invasion by Russia. Russia T-80 Designed and manufactured in the former Soviet Union, the T-80 main battle tank is based on the T-64. Graphic: Pranay Bhardwaj Designed and manufactured in the former Soviet Union, the T-80 …

Ukrainian soldiers land in UK to learn how to use British Challenger 2 tanks against Russia
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukrainian soldiers land in UK to learn how to use British Challenger 2 tanks against Russia

Daily Mail  

Ukrainian soldiers have landed in the UK to learn how to use British Challenger 2 tanks against their Russian invaders. Ukrainian soldiers landing in the UK to learn how to use British Challenger 2 tanks Britain is providing Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to assist them in their fight against Russian invaders The MoD tweet continued: 'The UK will provide …

Russian attacks on Ukraine reported; at least 11 dead
1 year, 10 months ago

Russian attacks on Ukraine reported; at least 11 dead

Firstpost  

The mayor of Kyiv said earlier that one person was killed in the capital, the city’s first attack-related death of the year Kyiv: Emergency officials in Ukraine say Russia’s latest widespread barrage of drone and missile attacks have killed 11 people and wounded 11 more a day after Germany and the United States announced they would send advanced battle tanks …

Russia plays down West’s move on tanks, attacks Ukraine anew
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia plays down West’s move on tanks, attacks Ukraine anew

Associated Press  

From Washington to Berlin to Kyiv, a Western decision to send battle tanks to Ukraine was hailed enthusiastically. After weeks of hesitation, Germany said Wednesday it will provide Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2 tanks and allow other allies willing to follow suit to deliver 88 Leopards to form two tank battalions. “It likely means that the Ukrainian military will probably …

Tank deliveries are 'direct involvement' by West in conflict, says Kremlin
1 year, 10 months ago

Tank deliveries are 'direct involvement' by West in conflict, says Kremlin

Firstpost  

The Kremlin was reacting for the first time to announcements by the United States and Germany on Wednesday that they would arm Ukraine with dozens of battle tanks in its fight against Russia Moscow: Russia said on Thursday it saw the promised delivery of Western tanks to Ukraine as evidence of direct and growing US and European involvement in the …

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 …

EXPLAINER: Why the US flipped on sending tanks to Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

EXPLAINER: Why the US flipped on sending tanks to Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — For months, U.S. officials balked at sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, insisting they were too complicated and too hard to maintain and repair. Crews interviewed in a 1992 Government Accountability Office review after the Persian Gulf War praised its high survivability and said “several M1A1 crews reported receiving direct frontal hits from Iraqi T-72s with minimal damage.” …

Russia vows to ‘burn’ German, US tanks in Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia vows to ‘burn’ German, US tanks in Ukraine

Live Mint  

Numerous modern battle tanks will be delivered to Ukraine by Germany and the US. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed the action as a potential turning point in the country's struggle to fend off Russia's invasion while the Kremlin branded it an "extremely dangerous" move. Hours after Germany declared it would deploy Leopard 2 tanks, US President Joe Biden announced the …

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 …

Germany finally agrees to provide Ukraine with Leopard tanks, Russia warns of ‘historical responsibility’
1 year, 11 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, 11 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 …

Which countries are supplying tanks to Ukraine?
1 year, 11 months ago

Which countries are supplying tanks to Ukraine?

Al Jazeera  

The US, Germany and United Kingdom have pledged to deliver advanced battle tanks to Kyiv – a move Russia warned was ‘extremely dangerous’. Here’s what we know so far: Germany After days of mounting pressure from Ukrainian and Western officials, the German government on Wednesday overcame its apparent reluctance and announced it would supply Ukraine with the highly sought-after Leopard …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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