Germany gives green light to delivery of "Leopard" tanks to Ukraine

German army "Leopard 2" tank on September 28, 2011 (Illustrative image).

AP - Michael Sohn

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to Ukraine and accepts that they be re-exported to Kiev by partner countries.

This was announced on Wednesday by German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit.

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The objective is the rapid creation of two battalions of

tanks for Ukraine.

Berlin will initially provide 14

drawn from its stocks, the statement said.

The training of Ukrainian tankers will begin soon and Germany will provide logistics and ammunition to Ukraine, it is further indicated.

►Also read: Tank deliveries to Ukraine: Poland puts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz under pressure

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