Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was set to meet his newly appointed German counterpart on Thursday for talks that have taken on a new urgency as Berlin has put conditions on tank deliveries to Ukraine.
BERLIN — In a call earlier this week with President Biden, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed that in order for Germany to unlock a package of Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine, Washington should send tanks too, according to a German and a U.S. official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the private conversation.U.S. readies another massive military package for Ukraine
Germany’s foot-dragging is characteristic of Berlin’s reluctance to be seen as leading on military support, only upping support under extreme domestic and international pressure. The hope was that a package of tanks would be sent by a consortium of European countries — but as the manufacturer of the Leopard 2 tank Germany must green light any such delivery. Poland and Finland have said they are ready to send Leopards from their stocks.
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