German foreign minister’s Kharkiv visit gives hope of tank supply
by Dan Sabbagh, Defence and security editor from World news | The Guardian on (#67P68)
Annalena Baerbock promised Ukraine aid and arms but did not confirm release of Leopard 2 tanks
Germany's foreign minister has visited the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, promising more weapons and giving hope that Berlin will release Leopard 2 tanks to break the deadlock in the near 11 months-long war.
Annalena Baerbock's surprise trip - in conjunction with her Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba - also saw her promise further humanitarian aid during the country's deep winter and help for Kyiv in its efforts to eventually join the EU.
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