German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that Leopard 2 tanks from Germany can be delivered to Ukraine in about three months.

The minister said this on the sidelines of the Bundestag on January 25, Ukrinform reports.

"I think the

," Pistorius said.

He also said that he discussed the situation with partners from Poland and six other countries, in particular, from Canada, Spain, and Portugal.

"The goal is to deliver as soon as possible," the German Minister of Defense emphasized.

He added that the

in the use of Leopard 2 tanks will begin very soon.

At the same time, Pistorius commented on some posts in social networks and statements, noting that "there is no reason to be overly happy."

According to the minister, about half of the German population is 

.

However, the state will make sure that Germany does not become a party to the war.

We will remind, on January 25, Germany decided to transfer to Ukraine 14 self-produced Leopard 2 tanks (companies) from the Bundeswehr.

In addition, Berlin allowed other countries to send these tanks to Ukraine.

The government of the Federal Republic of Germany announced the goal "to quickly form two tank battalions with Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine."

Note that the Dutch government is considering the possibility of buying 18 Leopard 2 tanks leased from Germany for their transfer to Ukraine.

Let's add that according to ABC News, a total of 20 countries have agreed to transfer about 100 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine if the German government agrees.

American mass media also reported that the administration of the US president is considering the possibility of sending about 30 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.

The announcement about the supply of tanks can be made already this week. 

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