After weeks of hesitation, Germany announces it will provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same.
abc.net.au/news/germany-agrees-to-provide-ukraine-with-advanced-battle-tanks/101894198After weeks of hesitation that saw growing impatience among Germany's allies, Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced his government would provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same.
By getting Washington to commit some of its own tanks, Berlin hopes to spread the risk of any backlash from Russia. Ukraine has stressed it hopes to receive a substantial number of tanks from western allies in order to repel Russian forces.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described German and US intentions with the tanks as a "a rather disastrous plan".
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Germany to approve sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine: reportsGermany will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to help fight Russia’s invasion and allow other countries such as Poland to do the same, while the United States may supply Abrams tanks.
Read more »
Germany approves sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, reports sayLocal media reports that Germany will send Ukraine at least one company of Leopards, which usually comprises 14 tanks — but Berlin is yet to confirm the move.
Read more »
A look inside the Leopard 2 tanks that matter so much to UkraineExperts say just 100 of the advanced German-made tanks would make a key difference to Ukraine in its war with Russia. Here are four reasons why they matter so much.
Read more »
Poland requests German permission to send Leopard tanks to UkraineGerman defence minister says he expects quick response, as application increases pressure on chancellor Olaf Scholz
Read more »
Berlin plans to send German Leopard tanks to Ukraine, according to reportsGermany will send its 2A6 battle tanks in conjunction with other countries such as Finland, Sweden and Poland, say reports citing government sources
Read more »
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 336 of the invasionGermany to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, according to reports; Ukraine government sees wave of resignations
Read more »