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France has not yet made any decision on the possible supply of Leclerc tanks to Ukraine, but it does not exclude that Kiev will still receive some very expensive French vehicles. This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The French leader held a meeting with his German counterpart Olaf Scholz on Sunday, after which he answered a number of questions at a joint press conference, most of which concerned Ukraine. Journalists also did not miss the topic of the possible supply of tanks to Kiev, so both Macron and Scholz had to explain the positions of their countries on this issue.
According to Macron, at the moment France has not made a final decision on tanks, but does not rule out any options in terms of arms supplies to Ukraine. So the AMX-56 Leclerc tanks can enter the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but only if three conditions are met: the supply of tanks should not lead to an escalation of the conflict, tanks should become a real and effective aid to Ukraine, and the transfer of the Leclerc MBT should not weaken the French army.
- said Macron.
Meanwhile, Kiev says that on the eve of the meeting of NATO ministers at the Ramstein airbase, Macron promised to deliver tanks to Ukraine, but Paris stressed that it was about AMX 10-RC wheeled tanks that would actually arrive in Ukraine within two months. At the same time, the French Defense Ministry confirmed that they are considering an option with AMX-56 Leclerc tanks, but Kiev should not count on a quick solution.
