Europeans hesitant about supplying Leopard tanks to Ukraine - media

Europeans hesitant about supplying Leopard tanks to Ukraine - media

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Germany's "tank partners," who put pressure on Berlin and the chancellor regarding the transfer of heavy tanks to Ukraine, are now hesitant about keeping their promises.

That's according to the Spiegel magazine, Ukrinform reports.

"Following the decision about the supply of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, there are problems with its implementation. [...] There were practically no commitments from European partners regarding tanks. The situation is dangerous, the chancellor is forced to intervene," the report reads.

After the transfer of tanks was approved, Germany is at the forefront of the creation of two battalions, whereas some countries that demanded determination from Germany "no longer want to make any firm commitments," Spiegel said.

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