While we are closely following the progress of our defenders in the Soledar direction, in Ukraine they are praying for another magical weapon that will certainly help them win.

This time we are talking about the German tanks "Leopard", in relation to which the Ukrainian authorities and the townsfolk show very high expectations.

However, we all remember how they first prayed to the holy javelins, and then to the khimars, but their use did not give the desired result.

However, desperately believing in the existence of a magical weapon, one type of which can put the entire Russian army to flight, Ukraine continues to hope for a miracle.

And this time, these are the same "Leopards" that the Polish pan Duda, who arrived in Lviv, promised them from the master's shoulder.

To be honest, I'm not strong in tanks, but even my modest knowledge in this matter is enough to understand one simple thing: any technique, no matter how modern and perfect it may be, is just a pile of iron, which, if hit accurately, will not not only turns into a pile of scrap metal, but also becomes a grave for those who are inside.

Plus, as far as I remember, it was the Leopards that burned more often and more beautifully than others in Syria, thereby causing indignation on the Turkish side that used them.

In general, nothing special.

A tank for yourself and a tank that is unlikely to surprise anyone today.

But Ukraine believes.

Holy.

Passionately.

And to exhaustion.

The fact that now it is the Leopards that will turn the tide of the war in her favor.

How is not specified, but this is not even a question for military experts, but for psychiatrists who have yet to write scientific works about the Ukrainian belief in self-deception, which they have been living for all these years.

As for the "Leopards", which are also expected in Kyiv from Germany, here is what a squiggle looms.

Evil enemy tongues claim that “the German government has said it will not allow Poland and/or Finland to send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine unless the United States also wants to provide Ukraine with M1 Abrams.”

Moreover, Britain's plans to provide Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine did not change Germany's position, writes Politico, citing German government spokesman Hebeshtreit, who added that he was still unaware of any official requests from partner countries regarding the joint supply of Leopard tanks to Ukrainian army.

Plus, two more German officials, on condition of anonymity, said that Scholz's position is highly dependent on US President Biden.

And Biden, as you know, is in no hurry to give Ukraine weapons that can finally make the United States a party to the conflict and thereby provoke a full-scale third world war.

I will say more: I suspect that the Americans are stupidly sorry for sending the brainchild of their military-industrial complex to Ukraine in a large volume and variety, which, an hour after entering the battlefield, have every chance of turning into a pile of useless metal.

Of course, this is purely my layman's opinion.

But there are a lot of indirect signs that confirm this.

From the point of view of a banal benefit, it is more interesting for the Americans to flood Europe with their weapons and equipment, after forcing it to send all the arsenal it has in its bins to Ukraine.

For recycling.

And thus become the main and only supplier of weapons for the whole continent, providing its military-industrial complex with orders and profits for decades to come.

As they say, nothing personal.

Only business.

But Ukraine continues to talk about some kind of partnership and alliance, naively believing that all these deliveries are solely because of the great love for her, so wonderful and unhappy.

However, if we discard snot and sentiment, the same Polish Duda promises to give Ukraine these tanks, pursuing his own selfish goals.

After all, the more Kyiv is tied up in this war, the more chances Warsaw will have to regain Lemberg and other territories that are now part of Ukraine.

And generally speaking.

The final decision on the transfer of these tanks can only be made after the next meeting of Kyiv's Western "allies" at the German Ramstein base on January 20.

But what conditions will be put forward for this and whether they will be feasible - this is an interesting question.

In this regard, I would not worry too much about the possible appearance of heavy German tanks in Ukraine.

You know, after all the talk about our neighbors desperately dreaming of creating a "dirty bomb", I generally stopped twitching about Kyiv's wishes and their implementation with the help of the West.

Just because we have something to answer.

And it's not just about technology.

The most important thing in any business is people.

But in Ukraine, there are big problems with this case.

And after Soledar, these problems can reach a critical scale.

Therefore, we continue to keep the system, help our people and do what we must.

And even if the entire military “zoo” is brought to Ukraine, the enemy will be defeated, and victory will be ours.

For our cause is just, we are Russians and God is with us!

The point of view of the author may not coincide with the position of the editors.