In recent weeks, the transfer of German Leopard tanks to Ukraine has been actively discussed. In general, Germany's policy towards our state has moved significantly compared to February 24 last year.
Thus, the German policy towards Ukraine has undergone major changes, but they are still insufficient. This opinion Channel 24 was voiced by Deutsche Welle publicist and columnist Konstantin Eggert.
“The Germans need to get rid of the complex”
The fact is that Germany must get rid of the serious complex that it has had since the end of World War II. Namely, that “the Germans are a nation that does not fight.” Moreover, not only directly, but also does not contribute to others in this matter.
Now the Germans will have to give up this and this has fallen to the lot of the Social Democrat Olaf Scholz, – said the Deutsche Welle columnist.
In his opinion, Scholz finds it difficult to deal with this issue, since there is a tradition behind it, permeated in Germany with a very strong rejection of any war. In addition, the traditions of the eastern policy that was carried out against the USSR play a big role here.
Eggert suggested that this would be the impetus for providing Ukraine with German tanks: watch the video
< h2 class="news-subtitle cke-markup">The issue of tanks depends on Scholz
Eggert noted that the appointment of Boris Pistorius as the new German defense minister does not mean the transfer of Leopard tanks to our state. Thus, the policy of the Germans towards Ukraine depends directly on Chancellor Scholz.
It must be understood that all Ukrainian politics is the policy of Chancellor Scholz. It so happened that he defines it, – noted the Deutsche Welle columnist.
According to him, the pressure on Germany regarding the provision of Leopard tanks to Ukraine is growing. In addition, the terrible tragedy in the Dnieper on January 14 “added heat to the debate in Germany.” According to Eggert, the Germans are now seeing images of their cities, which were also reduced to ruins.
What Leopard tanks are capable of/Channel 24 Infographics
German tanks for Ukraine: what is known
- Germany continues to slow down the transfer of Leopard tanks to Ukraine. And not only from their stocks. Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said that already 5 countries are ready to transfer these tanks to our state. However, they are still waiting for a final resolution of issues with Berlin.
- At the same time, the German arms manufacturer said that in any case it would not be able to provide Leopard tanks to Ukraine before 2024. According to military expert Oleg Zhdanov, such a statement is a continuation of the policy of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
- It is known that the German Chancellor is negotiating with the allies on the transfer of heavy tanks to Ukraine. Scholz stated that any announcements must be consistent with others.
