Strack-Zimmermann had described the communication, especially from Scholz, on the issue of battle tank deliveries to Ukraine as a “catastrophe”, because on the one hand Germany is giving Ukraine massive support, but the lack of a decision on the battle tanks gives a different impression. Scholz remains guilty of explanations.
“History is looking at us, and unfortunately Germany just failed,” said the FDP politician, referring to the German government’s pending decision on the delivery of Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Kyiv. On Friday, the allies met for a Ukraine conference in Ramstein, at which further billions in aid for the country attacked by Russia were agreed. The new Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) announced on the sidelines of the meeting that the availability and number of Leopard tanks would be checked.
“At least a signal would have been right to give the partners the green light,” said Strack-Zimmermann. By that she meant the desire of countries like Poland to deliver their own German-made Leopard-2 to Ukraine. For this they need a permit from Berlin. However, she is certain that the Leopard 2 tanks will eventually be delivered to Ukraine.