Volodymr Zelenskyy has thanked Western countries for sending modern tanks to Ukraine - but has called for them to send jet fighters and long-range missiles to beat Russia back
Germany and the US both agreed on Wednesday to dispatch tanks to Ukraine to help the army in their ongoing struggle against the Russian invaders. The UK had already committed to sending its Challenger 2s.
Mr Zelenskyy also thanked the US specifically for their "powerful" decision to send tanks, calling the move "an important step on the path to victory." the Ukrainian president tweeted, thanking Biden for his 'powerful' decision.Boris Johnson meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv."The more defence support our heroes at the front receive from the world, the faster Russia's aggression will end.
Ukrainian ambassador Vadim Prystaiko told Andrew the move was a "game-changer" because it could allow the Ukrainian army to push the Russians back to the border.He added: "This is quality changes. Numbers are important. As you mentioned, we hope to receive hundreds of them... but the quality, that's what's interesting."
The US followed Germany's lead, announcing on Wednesday that it would send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, reversing previous claims that they are unsuitable for use in war with Russia. The UK has already said it will send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine.Meanwhile Rishi Sunak held a call with Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron, and German chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday afternoon to discuss sending tanks to Ukraine.
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