German officials raise similar concerns about training and maintenance with regard to their Leopard tanks, although these are less severe and could at some point be resolved, one person said. The international effort to supply Ukraine is focused on sending weapons the country can use quickly and effectively, the official added.Ī White House official has previously pushed back against the Ukrainian viewpoint that the US is reluctant to send American-made tanks out of concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin might escalate the conflict.įrom the European side, allies have a limited number of modern tanks and are loath to leave the North Atlantic Treaty Organization unarmed in light of the tensions with Russia. Providing Kyiv with modern battle tanks would necessitate long-term training, maintenance and support, a US State Department spokesperson said. Ukraine’s allies have held talks at various levels in recent weeks on whether to send NATO-standard battle tanks - such as Abrams and Leopards - to Ukraine, but even as Kyiv’s calls for such weapons come with greater urgency, no decision has been taken, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing sensitive matters. 1920x1200px Leopard 2A7, battle tank, modern German armored vehicles, green camouflage, Bundeswehr, Germany with resolution 1920x1200.(Bloomberg) - The US and Germany remain stuck on efforts to send battle tanks to Ukraine, as officials contend with logistical issues and Europe’s own defensive requirements, along with concern about escalating tensions with Russia, according to people familiar with the discussions.High Quality, battle vehicles HD wallpaper 3840x2400px Leopard 2, German main battle tank, Germany, modern armored vehicles with resolution 3840x2400.1920x1200px Leopard 2A7, German modern tanks, landfill, German army, battle tanks, Leopard 2, Bundeswehr, Germany for with resolution.
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