Zelenskyi and Scholz talked after the decision to transfer Leopard 2
It should be noted that Scholz had a conversation with Zelensky before his speech in the German parliament.
The chancellor said that sending weapons to Ukraine was the right thing to do, but he wanted to avoid an escalation of the war.
“The cause of the challenges we face is a terrible war of aggression against Ukraine. A terrible war where the principles we agreed upon in Europe were called into question,” he said.
Scholz emphasized the “correctness” of close cooperation between the partners regarding the supply of weapons.
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“A tank greeting – that’s how I would describe the conversation between President Zelenskyi and Chancellor Scholz that just took place”, – wrote Deputy Head of the Office of the President Andrii Sybiga.
Thus, on his birthday, Zelenskyy received confirmation of Germany’s decision to start supplying Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks, as well as the granting of permission to third countries to supply tanks of this type.
According to him, there cannot be a better greeting for the president of the state.
“It seems to me that it is natural for President Zelensky to support exactly such a wish and set a good example for other leaders in today’s greetings. I am sure. It will be so,” he added.
Zelensky thanked Scholz for supporting Ukraine and providing Leopard tanks.
“German main tanks, further expansion of defense support and training, green light to partners for the supply of similar weapons.
so, Germany agreed to transfer 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Berlin also gave the Allies the necessary permission to supply their own Leopard to Ukraine.
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