Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmygal called on Germany to provide Kiev with modern battle tanks.

APA reports that the head of the Ukrainian government told DPA about this.

"We need to change the philosophy regarding the supply of weapons. By this I mean that modern tanks should also be delivered to us. We are waiting for the supply of US Abrams tanks and German Leopard 2 tanks. These are modern tanks that Ukraine needs on the battlefield", Ukraine The prime minister said.

He said that Germany has made great progress in supplying weapons to Ukraine, however, Shmygal stressed that Ukraine needs more weapons as soon as possible.

The minister called on Germany to send more tanks and air defense systems.


"We are fighting for peace. I think we cannot get tired of fighting for peace. We must fight together for freedom in Europe."