A feature of Western arms deliveries to Ukraine in the first few months was that the effects of new systems were initially awaited.
This principle was softened when it came to tanks, because the decision in favor of main battle tanks was made before infantry fighting vehicles had even been delivered.
It made sense from a military point of view, keyword battle of combined arms, but it does not reduce the much-cited risk of escalation.
The fact that the American President, when announcing the delivery of Abrams, expressly pointed out that this step should not be understood as an offensive threat to Russia shows that Biden's hesitation was not only for technical and logistical reasons.
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Of course, the problem also arises with all other weapons with which the combat effectiveness of Ukraine can be increased.
It is not surprising that Kyiv is now demanding fighter jets.
An invaded country wants anything that will help it on the battlefield.
Nevertheless, the West should first observe how the tank deliveries affect the front.
The anticipated offensives in which they are to be used have not even begun.
Western strategy cannot be geared solely to the interests of Ukraine; that has always been a deficit in parts of the German debate.
It's no wonder that Strack-Zimmermann is the first to find himself in trouble with his arguments.