Russia criticizes Germany’s decision to send tanks to Ukraine, the West welcomes it
BERLIN, 25 january (Reuters) – Germany will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and allow them to be re-exported from partner countries, German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said on Wednesday. Russia He pointed to the supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine as proof that the West is intensifying the war.
Primary the international reaction is:
RUSSIA
The Russian embassy in Germany said that Berlin’s decision was based on its “results from Nazi crimes in World War II”.Russia it means that he renounces his historical responsibility in front of him. The embassy said in its statement that this decision will raise the conflict to a new level.
The Kremlin USAstating that the Abrams battle tanks supplied to Ukraine will be “burned”, offer rejected the shipments as expensive folly.
BRITAIN
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday that Germany had made the “right decision”.
“NATO right decision of allies and friends to send main battle tanks to Ukraine. Along with the Challenger 2s, they of Ukraine defense will strengthen firepower,” Sunak wrote on Twitter. We together of Ukraine “We are accelerating our efforts to win this war and ensure lasting peace.”
France The presidency welcomed Berlin’s decision to send tanks to Ukraine and allowed other countries to do the same.
“France, welcomes Germany’s decision to extend and strengthen our support with the delivery of the AMX10 RC,” Elysee said, referring to the French-made lighter combat vehicle that Paris also plans to send to Ukraine. .
POLAND
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki thanked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his decision on Wednesday.
“Thank you @Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz,” he wrote on Twitter. “The decision to send Leopards to Ukraine is a big step to stop Russia.”
FINLAND
Finnish Defense Minister Mikko Savola said on Wednesday that his country would participate in a group of countries sending tanks to Ukraine, although the contribution would be limited.
“International cooperation on sending leopards to Ukraine is currently developing, and Finland will also participate in this,” Savola told reporters.
NETHERLANDS
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the Netherlands is ready to deliver tanks to Ukraine if needed.
“If a contribution from the Netherlands helps, we are ready to do it,” Rutte told Dutch broadcaster RTL.
SPAIN
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles is open to providing Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
Compiled by Nick Macfie; Edited by Kevin Liffey
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2023-01-25 16:25:55
Source – reuters
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