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title: "Germany to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, says coalition partner"
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# Germany to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, says coalition partner

> Germany will send heavy Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, according to a tweet from the FDP, a member of the country’s three-party governing coalition.

By Bloomberg · Published 25 January 2023, 06:00 SAST · Updated 25 January 2023, 03:28 SAST

## Key points
- The Biden administration has announced its plan to provide Kyiv with M1 Abrams battle tanks, reversing a longstanding policy and in response to German negotiations within NATO. This move signals the US’s support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, and comes after intense negotiations between Germany and its NATO allies, including the US. This delivery of tanks will serve as a deterrent against further Russian aggression in Ukraine.
- Germany will deliver battle tanks to Ukraine as part of NATO negotiations.
- The Biden administration is set to announce the delivery of M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine.
- This decision reverses a longstanding position and is part of efforts to persuade Germany to provide tanks.
- The move is seen as a show of support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.

## Content

Der Spiegel reported earlier on Tuesday that Germany will deliver the tanks. The decision to supply the tanks came after intense negotiations between Germany and its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, including the US, according to the report.

The Biden administration is set to announce it will send Kyiv M1 Abrams battle tanks, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday, reversing a longstanding position as part of efforts to persuade Germany to provide tanks of its own.