German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, and allow other countries to do the same, reports in Germany say.
Leopard 2s are made in Germany and Berlin needs to approve their export.
Germany has been hesitant to send its own – or allow other nations to send theirs – over concerns it could escalate the conflict with Russia.
Now, after international pressure, Mr Scholz has decided to send at least 14 Leopard 2s, German outlets say.
A company usually has 14 tanks – the same number of Leopards Poland wants to send, and the same number of Challenger 2 tanks the UK has already committed to Ukraine.
At least 16 European and Nato countries have Leopard 2 tanks, according to the International Institute for Strategic Studies.
Not all will send tanks to Ukraine – but Mr Scholz’s apparent decision now means they can, should they wish. (BBC)
