The goal is to quickly assemble two tank battalions with Leopard 2 tanks, the government spokesman said.
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Berlin Germany is supplying Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2 A6 main battle tanks. This was announced by government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit on Wednesday. In addition, the German government has given other states permission to supply their own Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced this in the Federal Cabinet on Wednesday. “The decision follows our well-known line of supporting Ukraine to the best of our ability. We act internationally in a closely coordinated manner,” the Chancellor was quoted as saying in the statement. Months of debate preceded the decision.
The goal is to quickly assemble two tank battalions with Leopard 2 tanks, the government spokesman said. As a first step, Germany will provide a company with 14 Leopard 2 A6s. Ukrainian soldiers should be quickly trained on the tanks in Germany. The package also included ammunition, logistics and maintenance of the systems.
In addition, the federal government will give partner countries permission to deliver their own Leopard tanks to Ukraine. Poland submitted a corresponding application on Tuesday.
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