(MENAFN) On Friday, Germany took the lead in calling for countries to provide as many tanks as possible to the front line of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The call for support was made at the Munich Security Conference, where Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for more backing from his country's allies to end the conflict, which he described as a David and Goliath struggle against the invading forces.
President Zelenskyy highlighted the urgency of the situation, emphasizing that delay is a mistake and that speed is necessary for limiting Russian potential and saving lives. He also reiterated the dependence of his country's struggle on the support of its allies, which he had pleaded for in person at the same conference last year, just days before the Russian invasion.
In response, German Vice Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the importance of giving Russian President Vladimir Putin the message that Ukraine's allies were united and supporting Kyiv the best they can, as the surest way to ending the aggression.
He noted that caution was necessary in this uncharted territory of a nuclear power pursuing a war of aggression against its neighbor.
Mr. Scholz also called on all countries that can supply battle tanks to do so, citing the need to prepare for a long war and the importance of preserving unity between allies.
He expressed concern that other European countries had not followed through on their commitments to provide tank support, and said that Germany is now canvassing for more support in this regard.
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