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Germany, Denmark, Netherlands to provide at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks for Kyiv - Reuters

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands to provide at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks for Kyiv - Reuters

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands to provide at least 100 Leopard 1 tanks for Kyiv - Reuters
Feb 07, 2023 48 secs

In Washington, Robert Habeck, Germany's vice chancellor, said that while Ukraine should have a double-digit number of German-made Leopard 1 tanks at its disposal in the first quarter, it was unclear how many of the 178 tanks his country had authorized would ultimately be sent.

"The numbers are there but they have to be refurbished for battle, re-equipped, so we don't know exactly how many," he told reporters after meeting U.S.

Dutch Defence Minister Kasja Ollongren said the Leopard 1 was "definitely still suitable" for combat use despite being an older model.

It was also not immediately clear whether there would be cost-sharing with the companies.

Standing beside Reznikov in Kyiv, Pistorius noted he had earlier seen off Ukrainian forces departing for training in Germany on the more modern Leopard 2 tanks his country has also promised Ukraine.

[1/4] Dozens of German-made Leopard 1 tanks and other armoured vehicles, owned by Freddy Versluys the CEO of Belgian defence company OIP Land Systems, who said could help Ukraine if he received export permits from the Belgian regional government of Wallonia and from Germany to sell them, are seen in a hangar in Tournais, Belgium January 31, 2023.

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