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GERMANY UKRAINE WAR

A Leopard 2 main battle tank is parking in front of a facility at the German forces Bundeswehr training area in Munster, Germany, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregor Fischer)

GERMANY DEFENSE

epa10480253 A German Leopard II Tank during German Defence Minister visit to a military training area in Munster, Germany, 20 February 2023. Ukraine soldiers train on the Leopard 2 A6 main battle tanks and the Marder 1 A3 infantry fighting vehicles at Munster military training area in Lower Saxony, as Germany supports Ukraine by training Ukrainian soldiers. Since November 2022, the training has been managed centrally by the European Military Assistance Mission Ukraine (EUMAM UA). EPA/FILIP SINGER

DEUTSCHLAND MINISTER PISTORIUS BESUCHT AUSBILDUNG UKRAINISCHER SOLDATEN

20.02.2023, Niedersachsen, Munster: Ein Kampfpanzer Leopard 2A6 ist bei einem Medientermin zum Besuch von Verteidigungsminister Pistorius in der Panzertruppenschule im niedersächsischen Munster zu sehen. Pistorius informiert sich bei seinem Besuch in Munster über die Ausbildung ukrainischer Soldaten auf deutschen Kampf- und Schützenpanzern und führt Gespräche mit ukrainischen Soldaten und deutschen Ausbildern. Foto: Christian Charisius/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Christian Charisius)

GERMANY DEFENCE

epa10442766 A 'Leopard 2 A6' battle tank in action during a visit of German Defense Minister Pistorius (not pictured) to German armed forces Bundeswehr soldiers of the tank battalion 203 in Augustdorf, Germany, 01 February 2023. According to the German government's decision to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Pistorius got informed about the performance of the weapon system. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

GERMANY DEFENCE

epa10442769 'Leopard 2 A6' battle tanks in action during a visit of German Defense Minister Pistorius (not pictured) to German armed forces Bundeswehr soldiers of the tank battalion 203 in Augustdorf, Germany, 01 February 2023. According to the German government's decision to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Pistorius got informed about the performance of the weapon system. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

DEUTSCHLAND VERTEIDIGUNGSMINISTER BESUCHT PANZERBATAILLON 203

01.02.2023, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Augustdorf: Zwei Leopard 2 A6 des Panzerbataillon 203 der Bundeswehr fahren auf dem Truppenübungsplatz. Nach der Entscheidung der Bundesregierung zur Lieferung von 14 Leopard-2-Panzern an die Ukraine will sich der Minister über die Leistungsfähigkeit des Waffensystems informieren. Foto: Ann-Marie Utz/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Ann-Marie Utz)

GERMANY DEFENCE

epa10442912 'Leopard 2 A6' battle tanks in parking positions during a visit of German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (not pictured) to German armed forces Bundeswehr soldiers of the tank battalion 203 in Augustdorf, Germany, 01 February 2023. According to the German government's decision to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Pistorius got informed about the performance of the weapon system. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

GERMANY UKRAINE WAR

A Leopard 2 tank is seen in action during a visit of German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius at the Bundeswehr tank battalion 203 at the Field Marshal Rommel Barracks in Augustdorf, Germany, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. After the government's decision to deliver fourteen Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, the capabilities of the Leopard 2A6 main battle tank are shown at a presentation in Augustdorf. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

GERMANY DEFENCE

epa10442775 A 'Leopard 2 A6' battle tank in action during a visit of German Defense Minister Pistorius (not pictured) to German armed forces Bundeswehr soldiers of the tank battalion 203 in Augustdorf, Germany, 01 February 2023. According to the German government's decision to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Pistorius got informed about the performance of the weapon system. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

GERMANY DEFENCE

epa10442780 A 'Leopard 2 A6' battle tank in action during a visit of German Defense Minister Pistorius (not pictured) to German armed forces Bundeswehr soldiers of the tank battalion 203 in Augustdorf, Germany, 01 February 2023. According to the German government's decision to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Pistorius got informed about the performance of the weapon system. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

GERMANY DEFENCE

epa10442778 A 'Leopard 2 A6' battle tank in action during a visit of German Defense Minister Pistorius (not pictured) to German armed forces Bundeswehr soldiers of the tank battalion 203 in Augustdorf, Germany, 01 February 2023. According to the German government's decision to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Pistorius got informed about the performance of the weapon system. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

GERMANY DEFENCE

epa10442770 A 'Leopard 2 A6' battle tank in action during a visit of German Defense Minister Pistorius (not pictured) to German armed forces Bundeswehr soldiers of the tank battalion 203 in Augustdorf, Germany, 01 February 2023. According to the German government's decision to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Pistorius got informed about the performance of the weapon system. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

GERMANY DEFENCE

epa10442773 A 'Leopard 2 A6' battle tank in action during a visit of German Defense Minister Pistorius (not pictured) to German armed forces Bundeswehr soldiers of the tank battalion 203 in Augustdorf, Germany, 01 February 2023. According to the German government's decision to supply 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Pistorius got informed about the performance of the weapon system. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0124_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0123_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0122_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Innenansicht des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 aufgenommen am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, anl. der Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0119_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Besatzung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 aufgenommen am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, anl. der Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0118_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: "Ausbildungsanlage Turm" aufgenommen am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, anl. der Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0117_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: "Ausbildungsanlage Turm" aufgenommen am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, anl. der Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS: LOIDOLT

ABD0115_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Oberst Jörg Loidolt aufgenommen am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, anl. der Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS: LOIDOLT

ABD0114_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Oberst Jörg Loidolt aufgenommen am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, anl. der Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0113_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: "Ausbildungsanlage Turm" aufgenommen am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, anl. der Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0109_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Ein Soldat des österreichischen Bundesheeres am Schießsimulator aufgenommen am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, anl. der Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0108_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Zwei Soldaten des österreichischen Bundesheeres am Schießsimulator aufgenommen am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, anl. der Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0106_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0105_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0103_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

VORFÜHRUNG DES KAMPFPANZERS LEOPARD 2A4 IN DER HESSEN KASERNE IN WELS

ABD0096_20230206 - WELS - ÖSTERREICH: Vorführung des Kampfpanzers Leopard 2A4 am Montag, 6. Februar 2023, in der Hessen Kaserne in Wels. - FOTO: APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER

ESTONIA NATO

Denmark's Leopard 2A7 tank attends the Winter Camp 23 military drills near Tapa, Estonia, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. Winter Camp 23 incorporates surge assets from French infantry and UK aviation in addition to the existing forces deployed on regular rotation from France, Denmark and UK. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

ESTONIA NATO

Denmark's Leopard 2A7 tank moves during the Winter Camp 23 military drills near Tapa, Estonia, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. Winter Camp 23 incorporates surge assets from French infantry and UK aviation in addition to the existing forces deployed on regular rotation from France, Denmark and UK. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

ESTONIA NATO

Denmark's Leopard 2A7 tank attends the Winter Camp 23 military drills near Tapa, Estonia, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. Winter Camp 23 incorporates surge assets from French infantry and UK aviation in addition to the existing forces deployed on regular rotation from France, Denmark and UK. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

ESTONIA NATO

Denmark's Leopard 2A7 tank attends the Winter Camp 23 military drills near Tapa, Estonia, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. Winter Camp 23 incorporates surge assets from French infantry and UK aviation in addition to the existing forces deployed on regular rotation from France, Denmark and UK. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

ESTONIA NATO

Denmark's Leopard 2A7 tanks move during the Winter Camp 23 military drills near Tapa, Estonia, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023. Winter Camp 23 incorporates surge assets from French infantry and UK aviation in addition to the existing forces deployed on regular rotation from France, Denmark and UK. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

DEUTSCHLAND LEOPARD-1 KAMPFPANZER

04.02.2023, Schleswig-Holstein, Flensburg: Ein Leopard-1-Kampfpanzer steht auf dem Werksgelände der Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (FFG). Die Bundesregierung genehmigt die Lieferung der Panzer an die Ukraine. Foto: Axel Heimken/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Axel Heimken)

DEUTSCHLAND BUNDESWEHR BEKOMMT NEUE LEOPARD-PANZER VOM TYP 2 A7V

03.02.2023, Bayern, Pfreimd: Neue Panzer Leopard 2 A7V der Bundeswehr stehen während der feierlichen Übergabe für das Panzerbataillon 104 auf dem Kasernengelände. Das Panzerbataillon 104 wird in den kommenden Monaten nach und nach mit Kampfpanzern des Typs Leopard 2 A7V ausgestattet. Der Zusatz 2 A7V deutet auf die 7. Entwicklungsstufe des Leopard 2 hin und das "V" steht für "verbessert". Foto: Daniel Karmann/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Daniel Karmann)

DEUTSCHLAND BUNDESWEHR BEKOMMT NEUE LEOPARD-PANZER VOM TYP 2 A7V

03.02.2023, Bayern, Pfreimd: Ein neuer Panzer Leopard 2 A7V der Bundeswehr steht während der feierlichen Übergabe für das Panzerbataillon 104 auf dem Kasernengelände. Das Panzerbataillon 104 wird in den kommenden Monaten nach und nach mit Kampfpanzern des Typs Leopard 2 A7V ausgestattet. Der Zusatz 2 A7V deutet auf die 7. Entwicklungsstufe des Leopard 2 hin und das "V" steht für "verbessert". Foto: Daniel Karmann/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Daniel Karmann)

DEUTSCHLAND BUNDESWEHR BEKOMMT NEUE LEOPARD-PANZER VOM TYP 2 A7V

03.02.2023, Bayern, Pfreimd: Das Periskop eines neuen Panzer Leopard 2 A7V der Bundeswehr während der feierlichen Übergabe für das Panzerbataillon 104 auf dem Kasernengelände. Das Panzerbataillon 104 wird in den kommenden Monaten nach und nach mit Kampfpanzern des Typs Leopard 2 A7V ausgestattet. Der Zusatz 2 A7V deutet auf die 7. Entwicklungsstufe des Leopard 2 hin und das "V" steht für "verbessert". Foto: Daniel Karmann/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Daniel Karmann)

DEUTSCHLAND BUNDESWEHR BEKOMMT NEUE LEOPARD-PANZER VOM TYP 2 A7V

03.02.2023, Bayern, Pfreimd: Ein neuer Panzer Leopard 2 A7V der Bundeswehr steht während der feierlichen Übergabe für das Panzerbataillon 104 auf dem Kasernengelände. Das Panzerbataillon 104 wird in den kommenden Monaten nach und nach mit Kampfpanzern des Typs Leopard 2 A7V ausgestattet. Der Zusatz 2 A7V deutet auf die 7. Entwicklungsstufe des Leopard 2 hin und das "V" steht für "verbessert". Foto: Daniel Karmann/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Daniel Karmann)

DEUTSCHLAND BUNDESWEHR BEKOMMT NEUE LEOPARD-PANZER VOM TYP 2 A7V

03.02.2023, Bayern, Pfreimd: Neue Panzer Leopard 2 A7V der Bundeswehr stehen während der feierlichen Übergabe für das Panzerbataillon 104 auf dem Kasernengelände. Das Panzerbataillon 104 wird in den kommenden Monaten nach und nach mit Kampfpanzern des Typs Leopard 2 A7V ausgestattet. Der Zusatz 2 A7V deutet auf die 7. Entwicklungsstufe des Leopard 2 hin und das "V" steht für "verbessert". Foto: Daniel Karmann/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Daniel Karmann)

DEUTSCHLAND BUNDESWEHR BEKOMMT NEUE LEOPARD-PANZER VOM TYP 2 A7V

03.02.2023, Bayern, Pfreimd: Oberstleutnant Marek Krüger (M) steht neben den Kompanie-Chefs der 2. und 3. Panzerkompagnie des Panzerbataillons 104 zwischen neuen Panzer Leopard 2 A7V der Bundeswehr nach der symbolischen Schlüsselübergabe für das Bataillon auf dem Kasernengelände. Das Panzerbataillon 104 wird in den kommenden Monaten nach und nach mit Kampfpanzern des Typs Leopard 2 A7V ausgestattet. Der Zusatz 2 A7V deutet auf die 7. Entwicklungsstufe des Leopard 2 hin und das "V" steht für "verbessert". Foto: Daniel Karmann/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Daniel Karmann)

DEUTSCHLAND VERTEIDIGUNGSMINISTER BESUCHT PANZERBATAILLON 203

dpatopbilder - 01.02.2023, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Augustdorf: Boris Pistorius (SPD), Verteidigungsminister, steht während einer Präsentation im Turm eines Leopard 2A6. Nach der Entscheidung der Bundesregierung zur Lieferung von 14 Leopard-2-Panzern an die Ukraine will sich der Minister über die Leistungsfähigkeit des Waffensystems informieren. Foto: Federico Gambarini/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Federico Gambarini)

DEUTSCHLAND VERTEIDIGUNGSMINISTER BESUCHT PANZERBATAILLON 203

01.02.2023, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Augustdorf: Zwei Leopard 2A6 fahren bei einer Präsentation über den Truppenübungsplatz. Der Verteidigungsminister besucht das Panzerbataillon 203. Nach der Entscheidung der Bundesregierung zur Lieferung von 14 Leopard-2-Panzern an die Ukraine will sich der Minister über die Leistungsfähigkeit des Waffensystems informieren. Foto: Federico Gambarini/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Federico Gambarini)

DEUTSCHLAND VERTEIDIGUNGSMINISTER BESUCHT PANZERBATAILLON 203

01.02.2023, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Augustdorf: Ein Leopard 2A6 schießt bei einer Präsentation auf dem Truppenübungsplatz mit Rauchgranaten eine Nebelwand. Der Verteidigungsminister besucht das Panzerbataillon 203. Nach der Entscheidung der Bundesregierung zur Lieferung von 14 Leopard-2-Panzern an die Ukraine will sich der Minister über die Leistungsfähigkeit des Waffensystems informieren. Foto: Federico Gambarini/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Federico Gambarini)

DEUTSCHLAND PANZER LEOPARD 2

FILE -- A Leopard 2 tank drives trough a pool during an information training event of the German Bundeswehr in Munster near Hannover, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. The German government has confirmed it will provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday that Germany was “acting in close coordination” with its allies. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, file)

DEUTSCHLAND PANZER LEOPARD 2

FILED - 12 August 2009, Saxony, Weißkeissel: A Leopard 2A6 tank from the Bundeswehr's Panzer Lehrbataillon 93 fires during a training shoot at the Oberlausitz training area. In a first step, Germany intends to deliver 14 Leopard 2A6 main battle tanks from Bundeswehr stocks to Ukraine. This was announced by government spokesman Hebestreit in a statement on Wednesday. Photo: Ralf Hirschberger/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa (KEYSTONE/DPA/Ralf Hirschberger)

LETTLAND PANZER M1 ABRAMS

epa10429124 (FILE) - U.S. soldiers of the NATO Extended Presence Battlegroup with their 'M1A1 Abrams' battle tank participiate in the military exercise Crystal Arrow 2021 in Adazi Militari base, Latvia, 26 March 2021 (reissued 25 January 2023). The US are to send some 31 of their M1 Abrams tanks to the Ukraine, US President Biden announced on 25 January 2023. The annnouncement comes the same day Germany cleared the way for deliveries of German-made Leopard 2 tanks to the Ukraine. Russian troops entered Ukraine territory on 24 February 2022, starting an armed conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. EPA/VALDA KALNINA *** Local Caption *** 56789482

JORDANIEN PANZER M1 ABRAMS

epa10429126 A handout photo made available by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) Public Affairs via the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows U.S. Army Soldiers from Badger Troop, 3rd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, conduct a training exercise using an M1 Abrams tank during Exercise Eager Lion in Jordan, 08 September 2022 (issued 25 March 2023). The US are to send some 31 of their M1 Abrams tanks to the Ukraine, US President Biden announced on 25 January 2023. The annnouncement comes the same day Germany cleared the way for deliveries of German-made Leopard 2 tanks to the Ukraine. Russian troops entered Ukraine territory on 24 February 2022, starting an armed conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. EPA/Sgt. Anthony Prater/DVIDS / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

LETTLAND PANZER M1 ABRAMS

epa10429121 (FILE) - A US Army Abrams tank fires during the Saber Strike military exercises in Adazi military training area, Latvia, 11 June 2016 (reissued 25 January 2023). The US are to send some 31 of their M1 Abrams tanks to the Ukraine, US President Biden announced on 25 January 2023. The annnouncement comes the same day Germany cleared the way for deliveries of German-made Leopard 2 tanks to the Ukraine. Russian troops entered Ukraine territory on 24 February 2022, starting an armed conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. EPA/VALDA KALNINA *** Local Caption *** 52817165

GEORGIEN PANZER M1 ABRAMS

epa10429122 (FILE) - An US M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank fires during the joint military exercise 'Noble Partner 2016' at the military base of Vaziani outside Tbilisi, Georgia, 18 May 2016 (reissued 25 January 2023). The US are to send some 31 of their M1 Abrams tanks to the Ukraine, US President Biden announced on 25 January 2023. The annnouncement comes the same day Germany cleared the way for deliveries of German-made Leopard 2 tanks to the Ukraine. Russian troops entered Ukraine territory on 24 February 2022, starting an armed conflict that has provoked destruction and a humanitarian crisis. EPA/ZURAB KURTSIKIDZE *** Local Caption *** 52764726

DEUTSCHLAND DAS HEER ÜBT - SCHOLZ-BESUCH

17.10.2022, Niedersachsen, Ostenholz: Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz (SPD) spricht vor einem Kampfpanzer Leopard 2 nach der Ausbildungs- und Lehrübung des Heeres im Landkreis Heidekreis in der Lüneburger Heide zu Soldaten. Foto: Moritz Frankenberg/dpa +++ dpa-Bildfunk +++ (KEYSTONE/DPA/Moritz Frankenberg)

CZECH REPUBLIC GERMANY DEFENSE LEOPARD TANKS

epa10375553 Czech soldiers drive a Leopard 2A4 tank during a ceremony for the hand over of the symbolic key of the tank to the Czech army, in Praslavice, Czech Republic, 21 December 2022. The Czech Republic is to receive a total of 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks and a Bueffel armored recovery vehicle as a gift from Germany under the German government's 'Ringtausch' programme in return for deliveries of older tanks from Czech army depots to Ukraine. In addition to the tanks, the delivery will include an initial package of spare parts, ammunition and a three-year service support from the supplier, which includes training of Czech soldiers. The value of the donation exceeds 3.85 billion Czech crown (159 million euro). The rest of the military equipment is expected to be delivered to the Czech Republic next year. EPA/VLADIMIR PRYCEK

GERMANY DEFENSE MILITARY EXERCISE

epa10248436 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz passes under the gun barrel of a Leopard 2 tank during a media presentation for the annual Land Operation Exercise of the German armed forces Bundeswehr in Bergen, northern Germany, 17 October 2022. The exercise is taking place with up to 2500 soldiers at its core on the Bergen and Munster military training areas in Lower Saxony. EPA/FRIEDEMANN VOGEL

LEOPARD 2A4 MAIN BATTLE TANKS OF THE POLISH ARMY.

Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks of the Polish Army on the Zagan Training area during Exercise Black Eagle in Poland.. (KEYSTONE/STOCKTREK IMAGES/Andrew Chittock)

DEUTSCHLAND PANZER LEOPARD 2

epa10427182 (FILE) - Soldiers of the German Bundeswehr practice with a 'Leopard 2 A6' battle tank in a combat exercise of the armoured brigade 21 'Lipperland', at the military training area of the General Field Marshal Rommel barracks in Augustdorf, Germany, 11 August 2021 (reissued 24 January 2023). German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and allow other countries such as Poland to do so while the US may supply Abrams tanks, German media has reported 24 January 2023. EPA/SASCHA STEINBACH *** Local Caption *** 57112383

LETTLAND PANZER LEOPARD 2

epa10427172 (FILE) - German soldiers of the NATO Extended Presence Battlegroup with their 'Leopard 2' battle tank participiate in the military exercise Crystal Arrow 2021 in Adazi Militari base, Latvia, 26 March 2021 (reissued 24 January 2023). German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has decided to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and allow other countries such as Poland to do so while the US may supply Abrams tanks, German media has reported 24 January 2023. EPA/VALDA KALNINA *** Local Caption *** 56789523

LITHUANIA NATO EXERCISE

Germany army Main battle tank Leopard 2A6 take part in the NATO military exercise 'Iron Wolf 2022-II' at a training range in Pabrade, north of the capital Vilnius, Lithuania on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. The multinational exercise 'Iron Wolf 2022-II' will train roughly 3,500 soldiers. (AP Photo/Mindaugas Kulbis)

(FILE) POLAND DEFENSE LEOPARD TANKS

epa10424669 (FILE) - A Polish 'Leopard 2' tank during the Exercise NIEDZWIEDZ-22 with the participation of subunits from all units of the 18th Mechanized Division and allied troops from the United States and the United Kingdom at the training ground in Nowa Deba, southeast Poland, 20 September 2022 (reissued 23 January 2023). During a tour through the country, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced in Poznan on 23 January 2023, that Poland will 'formally ask Germany for permission to hand over some of its German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine', the Polish news agency PAP reported. EPA/Darek Delmanowicz POLAND OUT

NORWAY DEFENSE NATO TRIDENT JUNCTURE

epa07136881 A handout photo made available by the Norwegian Armed Forces on 02 November 2018 shows a Leopard 2a4 tank hidden in a barn in Oversjodalen during Trident Juncture excercise in Engerdalen, Norway, 01 November 2018. According to reports, some 50,000 participants from over 30 nations are expected to take part in the NATO-led military exercise in Norway from 25 October to 23 November 2018. EPA/Frederik Ringnes / Forsvaret HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES *** Local Caption *** Leopard main battle tank in a hidden position inside a barn during Trident Juncture.

NORWAY DEFENSE NATO TRIDENT JUNCTURE

epa07136877 A handout photo made available by the Norwegian Armed Forces on 02 November 2018 shows Leopard tanks drive to their scheduled positions during Trident Juncture excercise in Engerdalen, Norway, 01 November 2018. According to reports, some 50,000 participants from over 30 nations are expected to take part in the NATO-led military exercise in Norway from 25 October to 23 November 2018. EPA/Frederik Ringnes / Forsvaret HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES *** Local Caption *** Leopard main battle tank drives into position during Trident Juncture.

POLAND DEFENDER EUROPE 2022

epa09980644 Polish Leopard 2PL tank during international exercises under the code name 'Defender Europe 2022' at the training ground in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, 27 May 2022. Soldiers from Poland, the United States, Great Britain and Denmark take part in the allied maneuvers. EPA/Marcin Bielecki POLAND OUT

LATVIA DEFENSE SUMMER SHIELD

epa09980310 Troops with the Spanish Army battle tank Leopard 2E (L) and Royal Danish Army Advanced Automated Autonomous Mortar System Piranha during the final phase of the military exercise Summer Shield combined with international exercise Defender Europe at Adazi landfill, Latvia, 27 May 2022. The Summer Shield exercise is led by the Latvian Army Land Forces Mechanized Infantry Brigade, involving several other regular forces and the National Guard, as well as NATO enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Latvia, the Royal Danish Armed Forces Mechanized Battalion, the U.S., British and Lithuanian military units, providing joint training of national units and allies in tactical tasks, integrating air and ground operations with indirect fire support. EPA/TOMS KALNINS

(FILE) POLAND DEFENSE LEOPARD TANKS

epa10424671 (FILE) - Polish 'Leopard 2' tanks during the maneuvers of the Visegrad Group countries, the United States and the United Kingdom ph. 'PUMA 22' at the training ground in Nowa Deba, southeast Poland, 09 November 2022 (reissued 23 January 2023). During a tour through the country, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced in Poznan on 23 January 2023, that Poland will 'formally ask Germany for permission to hand over some of its German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine', the Polish news agency PAP reported. EPA/Darek Delmanowicz POLAND OUT

GERMANY UKRAINE WEAPONS

A Leopard 2 tank is pictured during a demonstration event held for the media by the German Bundeswehr in Munster near Hannover, Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Germany will continue to “weigh every step carefully” and consult with its allies on further weapons deliveries to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Friday as he faces mounting pressure to approve German-made battle tanks for Kyiv. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, file)

(FILE) POLAND DEFENSE LEOPARD TANKS

epa10424673 (FILE) - A 'Leopard 2PL' tank of the Polish army during the international exercise pk. DefenderEurope2022 at firing range Drawsko Pomorskie, northwest Poland, 27 May 2022 (reissued 23 January 2023). During a tour through the country, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki announced in Poznan on 23 January 2023, that Poland will 'formally ask Germany for permission to hand over some of its German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine', the Polish news agency PAP reported. EPA/Marcin Bielecki POLAND OUT