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Today, the Leopard 2 tank could get German PM Olaf Scholz' permission to go to Ukraine

202314 minPGnews

Olaf Schultz announces Leopard tank deliveries to Ukraine amid Western pressure and military needs.

Military Defense Russia Ukraine Geopolitics

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Today, the Leopard 2 tank could get German PM Olaf Scholz' permission to go to Ukraine

2023• 14 minPG

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Olaf Schultz announces Leopard tank deliveries to Ukraine amid Western pressure and military needs.

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German Chancellor Olaf Schultz announces a decision to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, responding to widespread media reports and increased pressure from Western allies. This decision allows other countries, including Poland and Finland, to also send their Leopard tanks to support Ukraine's military efforts. Ukraine aims to reclaim territory currently occupied by Russian forces using these battle tanks. President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes the announcement but emphasizes the need for 300 tanks to effectively address the military deficit. Meanwhile, the United States prepares to send Abrams M1 battle tanks, although their delivery may take months due to maintenance complexities. The announcement has sparked frustration among Allied countries over Germany's previous reluctance to approve tank deliveries, which are now expected to impact future relations with Russia significantly.

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