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When will Ukraine get Leopard tanks?

Melanie Hall
January 11, 2023

Poland says it's willing to supply Ukraine with Leopard battle tanks - but only as part of a wider international coalition. The comments increase pressure on Germany to find consensus with Western allies on arming Ukraine with heavy weapons.

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