The battle tanks would enable Ukraine to withstand Russian attacks
Media mentions – German foreign policy leadership
German radio refers to the Leopard plan
For those countries that decide to deliver older battle tanks to Ukraine, the European Peace Facility could then refinance the purchase of newer versions of the main battle tank
The FAZ refers to the “Leopard Plan” by Gustav Gressel, Rafael Loss and Jana Puglierin
There is no concrete idea of what an end to the war should entail
We now have to expect a longer period of disorder and uncertainty
Military capabilities had not been of any public or political interest for more than 20 years
For decades, we have pushed everything military into the dirty corner, it was viewed negatively because many did not want to see that a liberal democracy like Germany needs armed forces
It’s another step forward for Germany, which has been going one step at a time since Feb. 24
The ‘Marder’ could be used to transport troops and provide fire support
Ukraine can bring its soldiers more safely into the combat zone this way