Germany is almost ready for decision on supplying tanks

EUROPEAN PRAVDA – FRIDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2022, 20:52 

The newly appointed Ukrainian ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, believes that Berlin is ready for a political decision on the supply of armoured vehicles and tanks to Ukraine.

He said this in an interview with Liga.net, a Ukrainian business news portal.

"The weapons that are supplied to Ukraine are clearly defensive in nature. Ukraine is defending its territory and is not going to attack anyone. I am sure that Germany is ripe for a political decision on the supply of armoured vehicles and tanks, as we succeed in convincing its leaders to change its position on multiple rocket launchers, artillery, portable anti-aircraft missile systems, as well as anti-aircraft systems. Because in addition to the IRIS-T [an advanced anti-aircraft missile system -ed.], let's mention the 30 Gepards that protect our skies," Makeiev noted.

He added that this is all "difficult diplomatic work, and we would like much more dynamism."

"I will do everything to ensure that Ukraine is equipped with modern weapons to protect its territorial integrity," Makeiev added.

Makeiev officially started working as ambassador on 24 October.

The diplomat arrived in Germany on 17 October and immediately asked for more weapons for Ukraine.

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