Ukrainian ambassador to Germany Makeyev said that German weapons and tanks are extremely important to the survival of Ukraine.

The picture shows the German "Leopard-2" tank.

(Reuters)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Poland recently announced to provide Ukraine with the German-made "Leopard-2" main tank. Finland also intends to provide "Leopard-2". Oleksii Makeiev said that German weapons and German tanks are extremely important to the survival of Ukraine, and there is not much time to discuss this matter.

According to the "Voice of Germany" report, Makeyev mentioned in an interview with the German "German News Agency" that Ukraine does not require German soldiers or American soldiers to assist in the battle, but needs weapons. German weapons and tanks are crucial to the survival of Ukraine. very important.

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"German air defenses will help us shoot down missiles, German tanks will help us regain more territory, so the Russians will commit less atrocities on Ukrainian soil and German weapons will save lives," Makeyev said. "I hope our allies will understand this and act appropriately," he said.

"Leopard-2" manufacturer Rheinmetall stated that if the German government decides to let Rheinmetall prepare and assist Ukraine with the "Leopard-2" in stock, it will have to wait until 2024 at the earliest.

Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger pointed out that Rheinmetall currently has 22 "Leopard-2" and 88 "Leopard-1" combat ready stocks, but the maintenance cost needs hundreds of millions of euros. The car is not only repainted, but also returned to combat readiness, which is equivalent to dismantling and refurbishing, which takes a whole year.