Germany announced it will send its coveted Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine as Russia begins its renewed offensive. Follow for the latest updates.
Germany has agreed to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked Scholz, saying these tanks will broaden Ukraine's defense and training missions. Poland also welcomed the decision, as it now opens the door for allies to also send tanks to Ukraine.The transfer of German tanks puts more pressure on the U.S. to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine. U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to speak Wednesday afternoon on plans for continued support to Ukraine's defense.
"The goal" is to quickly assemble two tank battalions with Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine, the German government said.
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