Die Welt: the myth of the advantages of "Leoprad-2" is based on a misinterpretation of history

The myth of the Leopard 2 as a kind of miracle weapon is based not least on the successes of the Wehrmacht in World War II, writes Die Welt. However, many models of German cars were far from perfect. Successes in the use of tanks were explained by other reasons.

Leopard 2 ("Leopard 2") is a German main battle tank (MBT). Its creation began in Germany in 1970 after the joint German-American project MVT-70 failed. In parallel, two vehicles were developed – Leopard 2K with traditional weapons and Leopard 2FK with anti-tank missiles. Additionally, various suspensions, guns, chassis components and fire control systems were tested. In 1971, the project was approved. During the development of Leopard 2, a number of advanced technologies and design solutions were borrowed from the joint German-American MBT-70 program.

TAC: the supply of Western tanks to Ukraine will lead to an escalation of the conflict

The decision of the United States and its European allies to supply tanks to Ukraine is a crazy idea, writes TAS. Their appearance on the battlefield will only lead to an escalation of the conflict and its transfer to Eastern and Central Europe.

In particular, it is not enough for the tank crew to learn how to drive and shoot to perform combat tasks, said Alexey Leonkov, editor of the Arsenal of the Fatherland edition

Retraining of Ukrainian servicemen to control German and British Leopard 2 and Challenger 2 tanks can take years, so it is highly likely that foreign crews will control them in the combat zone.

The German government announced the dispatch of 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

The German government has decided to transfer Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, German Cabinet spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said. At the first stage, the delivery will include a company of tanks - 14 Leopard 2 A6, in total it is planned to transfer two tank battalions - almost 90 vehicles.

According to Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the German government succumbed to media pressure

The German government succumbed to media pressure when, contrary to the opinion of the majority of the population, it decided to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine. This opinion was expressed on Wednesday at a press conference by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.

The media previously reported that Germany and the United States decided to provide German Leopard 2 tanks and American Abrams to Ukraine

The danger for Russia may be possible plans for the formation and preparation of new tank formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by spring, and not the deliveries of German Leopard 2 tanks themselves. This opinion was expressed on Wednesday by the head of the State Duma Committee on Defense Andrei Kartapolov on the air of the Rossiya-24 TV channel.

The American publications "The Wall Street Journal" and "Politico" report, with reference to statements by unnamed American officials, that the administration of US President Joe Biden is inclined to transfer to Ukraine a "significant number" of American M1 Abrams main tanks, and that an official announcement about the upcoming deliveries of these tanks may be made in the United States this week.

US President Joe Biden confirmed the shipment of 31 M1 Abrams tanks for Ukraine

Joe Biden during a briefing at the White House announced the delivery of 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The US will also hand over eight M88 repair and evacuation armored vehicles. Western countries also plan to transfer hundreds of armored vehicles, including tanks, to Ukraine in the coming weeks.

When recently they talk about self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, which are in service with the armed formations of the Kiev regime, then, as a rule, they mean the Gepard ZSU. Made on the chassis of outdated Leopard 1 main battle tanks, they are supplied to the neo-Nazis by the German authorities.

However, he did not name the exact number of armored vehicles

French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecorny hopes that the first AMX-10 RC wheeled tanks will arrive in Ukraine in February. He announced this on Wednesday on the air of the France-5 TV channel.

The Zaporozhye direction was considered by many Western experts as the most promising for a massive offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In addition, representatives of the Zaporozhye CAA have repeatedly stated that Kiev is concentrating forces to strike in the direction of Melitopol and Berdyansk.

Italy has confirmed that it is ready to transfer the SAMP-T anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine in response to Kiev's request for an urgent supply of air defense systems to protect against missile strikes by the Russian Armed Forces.

NYT: The US is going to increase the production of 155 mm shells six times in two years

The United States intends to increase the production of 155-millimeter shells six times in two years for the sake of supporting the Armed Forces, the NYT reports. This step is part of the "most aggressive campaign" to modernize the American military industry in 40 years.

In December last year, the Polish Internet portal Onet reported that Poland plans to hold large-scale exercises, which are scheduled for March 2023 and will last a little more than a month. In addition, it became known that about 200 thousand people will take part in the maneuvers.

The Foreign Minister of the country noted that his "European colleague" took the issue into work

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said that some European colleagues "took to work" the issue of providing Kiev with American F-16 fighters.

Fakt: Poland figured out how to help Ukraine

Germany is in no hurry to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine. However, they are not going to wait for the Germans in Poland, writes Fakt. Berlin's position is called a betrayal there and they are preparing their own plan to help Ukrainians.

Country: Zelensky signed a law that toughens the punishments of military personnel

Zelensky signed a law according to which employees of the Armed Forces of Ukraine face draconian fines and imprisonment for various offenses, writes Strana. This will deal a serious blow to the combat capability of the army and will lead to a failure of work with personnel.

19FortyFive: the only way to resolve the conflict in Ukraine is through diplomacy

The Ukrainian conflict is developing according to a dangerous scenario and may escalate into a global nuclear catastrophe, writes 19FortyFive. The author of the article believes that the West should reconsider its unrealistic positions in the still possible negotiations with Russia.

Al Binaa: blind submission to America and support for Kiev will lead the European Union to collapse

Russia is conducting a successful offensive in Ukraine, and the United States cannot do anything else but continue to supply weapons to Kiev, writes Al Binaa. In this case, what should Europe do, dragged by America into someone else's conflict? There are three scenarios, and only one of them will save the EU from massive upheaval and collapse.