The Ukrainian presidency welcomed today “a first step” after the green light by Berlin for the delivery of 14 Leopard tankswhile calling on the West to provide much more such tanks to Ukraine to counter the Russian army.
“A first step was takenAndriy Yermak, the head of the presidential administration, commented on the Telegram messaging app and asked the international coalition to provide other heavy tanks in his country. “We need a lot of Leopards” he emphasized.
Stoltenberg: Leopard 2s can help Kyiv win
The Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenbergtoday welcomed Germany’s decision to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, saying they would help Kyiv defeat the Russian invaders.
“At a critical moment for the war unleashed by Russia, they can help Ukraine to defend, defeat and win him as an independent statehe said in a message on Twitter.
Germany will provide Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2-A6 tanksChancellor Olaf Solz said earlier today during the cabinet meeting.
According to Mr. Scholz, the decision is the result of intensive consultations with Germany’s European and international partners and “is in line with our well-known line of supporting Ukraine to the best of our ability. We act in close international coordination.” The goal now, the chancellor added, is to rapidly assemble two tank battalions for Ukraine, while the package includes ammunition and tank maintenance. Ukrainian soldiers should be trained in Leopards in GermanyMr. Soltz clarified.
Source: News Beast
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