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Germany and the US commit Leopard 2 and Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 3 distinct origins, 3 tied to no party.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany would send an initial company of 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks and allow other countries to re-export the tank, ending weeks of debate. Hours later President Joe Biden said the US would send 31 M1 Abrams tanks, while saying delivery would take time. Germany had until then held back its tanks.

When
25 January 2023
Where
Ukraine, Ukraine
What
policy
Acting party
Government of the United States
Attribution
Acknowledged by the acting party. Announced by the German and US governments.
In the record
Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · monthly summary

Sources

  1. Evidence Axios Media · Unaffiliated origin: German and US government announcements, 25 Jan 2023 · published 2023-01-25 00:00 UTC
  2. Evidence Novaya Gazeta Europe Media · Unaffiliated origin: German government announcement, 25 Jan 2023 · published 2023-01-25 00:00 UTC
  3. Evidence Novaya Gazeta Europe Media · Unaffiliated origin: Biden statement at the White House, 25 Jan 2023 · published 2023-01-25 00:00 UTC

History

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