Scholz explained why he does not give Ukrainians tanks

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz explained his reluctance to give tanks to Ukraine, fearing that new weapons could aggravate the conflict on Ukraine's territory and aggravate relations between the Russian Federation and NATO. Writes about it The Times.

This is a brutal war. We support Ukraine,” he said. “We're doing it in a way that doesn't bring the situation to a state of war between Russia and NATO because that would be a disaster,” Scholz said.

He stressed that Germany "really does a lot" to help Ukraine on its way to victory.

We have supplied the Ukrainians with a vast mass of very effective weapons,” he said.

At the same time, The Times recalled that on the eve of the Russian invasion, Germany offered Ukraine 5,000 helmets and a field hospital, considering such assistance sufficient. However, the rhetoric of the FRG has changed, although it took months of hard work by politicians, diplomats, and the military.

It should be noted that Leopard tanks, which are waiting for Ukraine, can hit a target at a distance of up to 5 kilometers, on the move and the spot, and also overcome water up to 4 meters deep. The tank has a main sight with a laser rangefinder and a thermal imaging device, which makes it capable of night battles.

The tank is in service with Austria, Spain, Hungary, Poland, other NATO allies, Singapore, and Switzerland. Since 1979, about 3200 units have been produced.