Several European countries have equipped their armies with Leopard 2 tanks, and Germany’s announcement means they can give some of their stocks to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed satisfaction at the news. “It was right and it is important that we didn’t let ourselves be driven (into making the decision),” he added. “This is the result of intensive consultations, once again, with our allies and international partners,” Scholz said in an address to German lawmakers. The goal is for Germany and its allies to provide Ukraine with 88 of the German-made Leopards, which comprise two battalions. The German government said it would initially provide Ukraine with one company of Leopard 2 A6 tanks, or 14 vehicles. is expected to send Abrams tanks for Ukraine BERLIN (AP) - After weeks of hesitation that created impatience among Germany’s allies, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday that his government would provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same.
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