German Defense Minister Boric Pistorius said that the first Leopard2 battle tanks will arrive from Germany to Ukraine in about three months.. He said this after a meeting of the Defense Committee of the Bundestag on Wednesday, writes ARD.
The politician noted that now military exercises and clarification of supply routes will begin at the most accelerated pace..
Pistorius called the decision to supply the tanks " At the same time, he assured that Germany would in no case become a party to the war..
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On Wednesday, January 25, Germany agreed on the supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine by other countries.. Berlin will also transfer 14 Leopard 2 A6 modification tanks to Kyiv, provide military training, and the assistance package will include shells for tanks..
According to media reports, twelve states have already agreed to send about 100 German Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine..