The biggest task will be to train the mechanics that will eventually maintain these tanks
Rafael Loss discusses the complexities of supplying Ukraine with Western-made tanks
The biggest task will be to train the mechanics that will eventually maintain these tanks
Rafael Loss discusses the complexities of supplying Ukraine with Western-made tanks
There is a big gap there in Europe, both in stockpiles and in production capacity
Rafael Loss joins NTV’s weekly podcast to describe the structural challenges Ukraine’s European partners face in supplying munitions
There is a greater need than ever to advance the [EU-NATO] relationship, but we still have to see if there is the political will to actually do it
Rafael Loss comments on the recent adoption of the Joint Declaration on EU-NATO Cooperation
The advantage of Western-produced materiel is that you can then rely of a supply of Western-produced spare parts and ammunition
Rafael Loss explains why the West supports Ukraine’s transition from Soviet to NATO-standard equipment
German radio refers to the Leopard plan
To provide Leopard 2 tanks would be part of showing that resolve of going forward in the long war that Ukraine is still fighting
It’s important for Ukraine’s Western supporters to signal to Russia that their resolve remains undeterred, explains Rafael Loss
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
The European debate over the delivery of Leopard 2 tanks seems to become livelier by the day with voices from Finland, Denmark, Poland and other countries expressing support
Rafael Loss comments on the latest round of Western military aid to Ukraine
Military capabilities had not been of any public or political interest for more than 20 years
Rafael Loss describes how some of the German armed forces’ current troubles go back to the chancellorship of Angela Merkel
The European debate over the delivery of Leopard 2 tanks seems to become livelier by the day with voices from Finland, Denmark, Poland and other countries expressing support
Rafael Loss comments on the latest round of Western military aid to Ukraine