Germany and US , Agree to Send Advanced , Tanks to Ukraine.
CNN reports that Germany has finally confirmed
that it will send a contingent of Leopard 2 tanks
to Ukraine following much consideration.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's
announcement on January 25 followed
a similar commitment made by the United States.
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed a plan to send
31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing course on
sending advanced weaponry to the war-torn nation.
U.S. President Joe Biden confirmed a plan to send
31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing course on
sending advanced weaponry to the war-torn nation.
CNN reports that the announcement comes
after weeks of intense pressure by NATO allies.
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[The tanks will] enhance Ukraine’s capacity to defend its territory and achieve its strategic objectives... This is not an offensive threat to Russia.
There is no offensive threat to Russia if Russian troops return to Russia, where they belong, President Joe Biden, via CNN.
[The tanks will] enhance Ukraine’s capacity to defend its territory and achieve its strategic objectives... This is not an offensive threat to Russia.
There is no offensive threat to Russia if Russian troops return to Russia, where they belong, President Joe Biden, via CNN.
Just last week, U.S. officials said that it was not
the right time to send the tanks, citing the cost
and the amount of training they require.
CNN reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
has long requested Western allies to supply modern tanks
amid fears of a Russian counteroffensive in the spring.
CNN reports that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
has long requested Western allies to supply modern tanks
amid fears of a Russian counteroffensive in the spring.
Abrams tanks are the best in the world.
This is a tremendous new capability
that Ukraine will be getting to
boost its long term defenses, United States senior administration official, via CNN.
Senior U.S. officials have called
the decision an investment in
Ukraine's "longer term capabilities." .
Senior U.S. officials have called
the decision an investment in
Ukraine's "longer term capabilities." .
CNN reports that the delivery of tanks to Ukraine
from both the U.S. and Germany is expected to
take months to complete training and deployment.
Russia has accused the UK of increasing the chances of a "nuclear collision" by supplying Ukraine with armour-piercing depleted uranium tank shells. Sky News
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Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made an unexpected visit to Kyiv on Tuesday to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Japan's national broadcaster NHK showed footage of Kishida walking along a platform in a train station, escorted by people who appeared to be Ukrainian officials.
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Poland Announces, Plan to Send Ukraine , Fighter Jets.
On March 16, Poland revealed the nation's plans
to grant Ukraine's urgent request for warplanes
with a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets.
On March 16, Poland revealed the nation's plans
to grant Ukraine's urgent request for warplanes
with a dozen MiG-29 fighter jets.
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the first
round of Soviet-made warplanes would be
delivered to Ukraine "within the next few days." .
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that the first
round of Soviet-made warplanes would be
delivered to Ukraine "within the next few days." .
Duda added that the remainder
need to be serviced before
they can be delivered. .
They are in the last years
of their functioning but they
are in good working condition, Andrzej Duda, President of Poland, via ABC.
The president of Poland made the announcement
while speaking at a joint news conference with
President Petr Pavel, the visiting Czech president.
The president of Poland made the announcement
while speaking at a joint news conference with
President Petr Pavel, the visiting Czech president.
Members of NATO have expressed hesitancy
in response to Ukrainian President
Volodymyr Zelensky's request for fighter jets.
NATO reportedly fears that supplying Ukraine,
a non-member of the alliance, with fighter jets
could escalate the conflict into a wider war. .
ABC reports that the decision would
make Poland the first NATO member
to supply Ukraine with fighter jets.
Last month, Poland became the first
NATO member to supply Ukraine with
German-made Leopard 2 tanks.
ABC reports that Poland is currently hosting thousands
of U.S. troops and has opened its borders to more
refugees of the war in Ukraine than any other country
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Reports have emerged that Germany has finally agreed to send its much sought-after Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine after much dilly-dallying and reluctance. And officials in the United States have reportedly told media that Washington is also poised to eventually send dozens of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. Now…this development comes just days after the United Kingdom confirmed it will be sending its Challenger 2 tanks to war-ravaged nation. Prior to this, Poland and Finland were ready to send these tanks but they were not able to do so. In this video, we decode what were the reasons behind Poland and Finland not being able to help Germany with these tanks despite being sovereign nations and whether these tanks could potentially help Ukraine. But before that, don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to Oneindia.
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Ukrainian troops have been undergoing an accelerated training programme in Poland on German Leopard 2 tanks, ahead of a highly anticipated Russian Spring assault.
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German Defense Contractor, Looks to Upgrade , Ukraine's Tank Arsenal.
'Newsweek' reports that Ukraine may
be on the verge of receiving powerful
new tanks from its Western allies.
According to Armin Papperger, CEO of German defense
contractor Rheinmetall, his company has been in talks
to deliver Ukraine its advanced Panther battle tank.
The news comes after previous announcements that
German-made Leopard 2 tanks along with U.S.-made
M1A2 Abrams tanks will also be sent to Ukraine.
Once delivered, Ukraine will be the first
country to receive Panther tanks since they
debuted in Paris at a trade show last summer.
'Newsweek' reports that
they have been billed as
the world's strongest military tanks.
According to CEO Papperger, the delivery
of the Panther tanks to Ukraine would not
take place for another "15 to 18 months.".
We welcome the many recent
announcements by our partners
and allies who have committed to
sending security assistance to Ukraine, Garron Garn, U.S. Department of Defense
spokesperson, via 'Newsweek' .
According to Ian Williams, deputy director of the Center
for Strategic and International Studies' (CSIS) Missile
Defense Project, the decision aids Germany as well.
Williams suggests that the news
may help promote the new line of tanks
and get production off the ground. .
It serves a lot of purposes
from a [German] defense
industrial perspective, Ian Williams, deputy director of the Center for Strategic and
International Studies' (CSIS) Missile Defense Project, via 'Newsweek'
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