German Chancellor Olaf Scholz authorized the shipment of Leopard tanks to Ukraine on Tuesday, the German newspaper reported. The mirror.
The German government was under strong pressure a few days ago to approve the delivery to Ukraine of Leopard 2 armored cars used by NATO countries.
Scholz also authorized Poland’s request to transfer 14 Leopard 2 armored cars to Ukraine in an effort to repel Russian forces invading Ukrainian territory in February 2022.
These tanks, which are German-made, may only be re-exported with a permit from Germany.
At the same time, the US government is about to approve the delivery of M1 Abrams tanks to the Ukrainian armed forces, US officials said on Tuesday, as the Allies debate sending this type of military equipment.
The decision, which, if confirmed, represents a change in Joe Biden’s government plans regarding these US-made war tanks, could be announced this Wednesday, though it could be months or years before the M1 Abrams are delivered , reported the Associated Press (AP).
Senior U.S. officials told the AP, on condition of anonymity, that details are still being worked out, but the announcement could come in coordination with Germany’s approval of Poland’s request to transfer German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Kiev. to take.
The Russian military offensive on Ukrainian territory, launched on February 24 last year, plunged Europe into what is considered the most serious security crisis since World War II (1939-1945).
The Russian invasion – justified by the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, with the need to “denazify” and demilitarize Ukraine for Russian security – was condemned by the international community at large, which responded by sending weapons to Ukraine and Russia political and economic sanctions.
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Source: DN
