"Leopards" from 8 countries and air defense: Reznikov before Ramstein Talked with Pentagon's head
The dialogue was held before the 9th meeting of the Defense Group of Ukraine in Ramstein format in Brussels on February 14, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported on Telegram. Reznikov thanked Austin for "leadership, which united 50 participating countries and involvement of unprecedented military assistance of the free world.
" "We look forward to productive work with partners to consistently increase the possibilities of defense forces of Ukraine," the Defense Head of the Ministry of Defense emphasized. According to him, the purpose of Ukraine has not changed and is to liberate from Russian invaders of all territories in internationally recognized borders. Reznikov thanked Ollongren personally and all the Dutch for the support of Ukraine.
The Netherlands provided military assistance to Ukraine for almost 1 billion euros, specified in the ministry. Lloyd Austin, at the Ramstein format, announced the sending of German tanks of Leopard from 8 countries - Germany, Poland, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands to Ukraine. The US and the Czech Republic will give additional tanks to the Polish T-72.
The Armed Forces will also receive Patriot air defense systems from the US, Germany and the Netherlands, and from France and Italy - SAMP/T. According to Austin, other countries will help supply ammunition. The details and timing of the supply of the military aid package are not disclosed. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that fast delivery plans to the Leopards are being implemented slowly.
"In addition to Germany's obligation to put 14 LOOPARD 2A6 tanks, only Portugal has announced the supply of 3 such tanks. More supplies are not discussed," Pistorius said. Germany has also signed a contract with Rheinmetall to restore the production of ammunition for Gepard anti -aircraft guns, quotes the comment of the Pistorius in Brussels. "We will quickly start our own ammunition production to Gepard.
I am very glad that we have guaranteed the supply of this important part of defense," said the German Ministry. It should be reminded that the German tabloid Bild, with reference to a high-ranking European official, wrote how President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy was distributing lists and leaders of the desired weapons at Brussels in Brussels in Brussels.
On February 13, Focus reported that the Commander -in -Chief of the Armed Forces Valery Zaluzhny, before meeting in Ramstein format, spoke through a phone with the Supreme Commander -in -Chief of the Joint Forces of NATO in Europe Christopher Cavoli. The commander -in -chief discussed the supply of military assistance and the preparation of the Ukrainian military at landfills in the Western countries.