Zelenskiy says Ukraine is facing a difficult situation and calls for faster weapons supplies
Olaf Scholz
It could take several months for bulk of new tank force to arrive, and it may be smaller than anticipated
Latest appeal comes days after Germany and US led list of countries agreeing to supply modern tanks
German media dismissive of Vladimir Putin’s threats to retaliate over increased western military support for Ukraine
Russia says West’s ‘extremely dangerous’ move will not help Kyiv on battlefield
Russian envoy to US says provision of tanks to Kyiv a ‘blatant provocation’
Air of weary resignation as chancellor decides to send Leopards to Ukraine
Move represents a major shift in Berlin’s support for Kyiv in its war against Russia
Move comes amid reports that the US is likely to contribute its own M1 Abrams battle tanks
Berlin to decide ‘very soon’ on Leopard tanks after Poland seeks clearance to give them to Kyiv
Declarations of support follow criticism from Poland over refusal to send tanks
Macron and Scholz disagree on many things, but both want the European Union to succeed
The deep, lingering trauma of the last century’s World Wars still colours everything in Germany – for good and ill
While many have pledged support, Germany has a unique historical responsibility toward Zelenskiy and his people. It cannot shirk it
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