Western allies on Friday downplayed Ukraine’s hopes for a rapid shipment of battle tanks to boost its firepower for a spring offensive against Russian forces, after the United States called on Kyiv to push such an operation. urged.
The top US general, speaking after a meeting of allies at Germany’s Ramstein air base, also said it would be very difficult for Ukraine to drive Russia’s invading forces out of the country this year.
The run-up to the Ramstein meeting was dominated by the issue of whether Germany would agree to send 2 Leopard tanks to Ukraine, or allow other countries to do the same.
Ultimately, no decision was made on Friday on the supply of Leopards, officials said, although pledges were made for large quantities of other weapons, including air defense systems and other tank models.
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US urges Ukraine to end offensive
There was no agreement on Leopard tanks at the Ramstein meeting
US general says it will be difficult to expel Russian forces
Reformed memorials put up in Russia for Dnipro victims
