Last minute… Another move that would change the course of the war between Russia and Ukraine came from Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that his country will further strengthen its military support to Ukraine and that they have decided to supply Leopard 2 main battle tanks.
In a written statement made by Government Spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit, Scholz announced the decision in today’s Cabinet meeting and said, “This decision follows our well-known line of supporting Ukraine as best we can. We act in close coordination and harmony in the international arena. ” what he said was conveyed.
In the statement, it was emphasized that the decision was the result of intensive consultations with Germany’s closest European and international partners.
It was stated that the purpose of the decision was to quickly bring together two tank battalions with Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine, and it was stated that in the first step, Germany would provide a squadron of 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from the armed forces inventory.
In the statement, it was stated that other European partners will also deliver Leopard-2 tanks to Ukraine, and it was noted that the training of Ukrainian soldiers on Leopard tanks will begin quickly in Germany.
It was stated that the support package to Ukraine will include the maintenance of logistics, ammunition and systems as well as training.
It is stated that Germany will give approval for the shipment of Leopard-2 tanks to countries that want to deliver their Leopard-2 tanks to Ukraine quickly from their inventory.
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