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Political scientist Solonnikov: The USA and Germany are slow to supply tanks to Ukraine because of commercial interests

The United States and Germany are slow to supply their tanks to Ukraine, in particular, because of some commercial interests. This opinion was expressed by political scientist Dmitry Solonnikov in an interview with Izvestia on Wednesday, January 25.

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.

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.

Gazeta readers called Poland's request for compensation for Leopard tanks for Ukraine a scam

Poland will turn to the EU for compensation for the transfer of Leopard tanks to Ukraine, Gazeta writes. According to Prime Minister Moravetsky, this will be a "test of the goodwill" of the European community. Readers of the publication call this another blackmail of Poland.

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.

Spain will join the European countries planning to transfer Leopard tanks to Ukraine, the country's government has made the appropriate decision. This is reported by the newspaper El País.

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.

Former Polish President Walesa appealed to the Germans to solve the "Russian problem"

Former Polish President Lech Walesa, in an interview with the Fakt publication, appealed to the Germans to solve the "Russian problem" once and for all. He said that now there is a unique chance to "deal with Russia", and if it is not used, "future generations will not forgive this."

On January 25, 2023, the German government officially announced its decision to supply Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2A6 main tanks (company kit) from the German army, as well as permission to transfer German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to third countries.

Ambassador to the United States Antonov promised that M1 Abrams tanks from the United States will be destroyed by Russian troops

Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said that if the United States hands over its M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Russian troops will destroy them, as well as other NATO equipment. He also called the United States an "aggressor" in the situation in Ukraine.

Gavrilov: Russia is ready to respond harshly if the West supplies Kiev with weapons for strikes on the country

The head of the Russian delegation in Vienna, Gavrilov, said that in the event of the transfer of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which can reach Russian cities, Moscow will take tough actions. So he commented on Kiev's statement about a possible strike on Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. Peskov believes that such statements demonstrate the rightness of the Russian side.

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.

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.

According to Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, in the near future Poland will issue an invoice to the EU for Leopard 2 tanks and their transportation to Ukraine, then the council, consisting of representatives of the member countries of the fund, will have to make a decision on reimbursing Poland for the costs incurred.

According to the deputy speaker of the Federation Council, this may be an irreparable blow for the next generations of Germans and Europeans

The decision to send German Leopard tanks to Ukraine for the sake of aggressive European Russophobes may negate all the historical achievements of Germany as a leading European power, and also prove to be an irreparable blow to the next generations of Germans and Europeans. This opinion was expressed by the Vice-speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev.

NYT: Germany's reluctance to send Leopard 2 to Ukraine is explained by its Nazi past

Germany is not ready to be the first to deliver Leopard 2 to Ukraine because of its history and long-standing policy of pacifism, the authors of the article for the NYT believe. Despite Kiev's support, the Germans are not ready for escalation with the successor of the USSR, Russia.

The Russian Terminator tank support combat vehicle may become a new stage of evolution in tank construction, writes forbes. The authors note that, according to some reports, the car took part in battles in Ukraine and proved itself well.

AT: Kiev's requests for more advanced weapons portend Ukraine's loss

Western reports about the "indestructibility" of Ukrainians, repeating Kiev propaganda, are refuted by Zelensky's insistent requests to provide more and more advanced weapons, Asia Times writes. This proves that the Ukrainian defense is collapsing and the loss is not far off.

According to analyst David Hambling, this machine may represent the next stage in the evolution of armor

The Russian tank support Vehicle (BMPT) "Terminator" may become the next step in the evolution of armored vehicles. This opinion was expressed in his column for the Forbes website by analyst David Hambling.