Speed, the number of supplied tanks is important for Ukraine
25 january (Reuters) – of Ukraine The key to providing tanks for its defense against Russia was speed and sufficient numbers, the president Vladimir Zelensky he said on Wednesday.
In a video appeal at night Zelensky also NATOsaid that he spoke with Jens Stoltenberg, the general secretary of USA and called for the supply of long-range missiles and aircraft to supplement Germany’s commitment to providing advanced battle tanks.
“The key now is speed and volume. Speed in the preparation of our forces, speed in providing tanks to Ukraine. Figures in tank support”, – Zelensky said.
“We need to create such a tank force, such a force of freedom, that after that strike, tyranny will not rise again.”
11 months ago, to protect the security of Russia, “special military operation” which invaded its Western-leaning neighbor Ukraine Russia condemned the decision regarding tanks as a dangerous provocation.
Ukraine and its Western allies describe Moscow’s war as an imperial-style land grab.
Referring to his conversation with Stoltenberg, Zelensky said that “in other aspects of our defense cooperation, i.e Ukraine for long-range missiles, artillery and aviation must also be advanced.
“This is a dream. And this is a task. It is an important task for all of us,” Zelensky said.
Reporting by Ron Popeski and Elaine Monaghan; Edited by Grant McCool
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2023-01-26 01:36:03
Source – reuters
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