Zelensky mentioned that he anticipated “strong decisions” on additional Western arms provides.
Kyiv:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned late Thursday that he anticipated “strong decisions” on additional Western arms provides at a key assembly of allies on the US Ramstein airbase in Germany on Friday.
“As we prepare for tomorrow’s Ramstein, we expect strong decisions. We expect a powerful military support package from the United States,” he mentioned.
Ahead of the talks, strain has been rising on Berlin to approve the supply of German-made Leopard 2 tanks, that are keenly wanted by officers in Kyiv to press offensives in opposition to Russian troops.
Poland and Finland have indicated they might be keen to ship the tanks to Ukraine, however want German approval for the transfer.
“I am grateful to Charles Michel, President of the European Council, who was in Kyiv today and who very clearly calls on Europe to make a decision on tanks,” Zelensky mentioned.
“Now we are waiting for a decision from one European capital that will activate the prepared chains of cooperation on tanks,” he mentioned, including: “I believe that the strength of German leadership will remain unchanged.”
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