[Jimbuna]

NATO countries intend to transfer to Ukraine two battalions with German Leopard 2 tanks, as well as four battalions with Leopard 1. In total, the number of vehicles will be 160 units.

This was stated by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.

At the same time, he noted that it is unlikely to be possible to send more such weapons to the Ukrainians, since "the allies' resources are limited" and added that Germany "cannot give everything, because there are reserves that cannot be spent."

"I don't see a scenario in which it will be possible to send additional Leopards to Ukraine beyond what was announced," Pistorius said.

At the same time, the minister said that Poland, together with its allies, will send two Leopard 2 battalions to Ukraine with 60 tanks.

In addition, by the end of the year, 100 Leopard 1 tanks, assembled in four battalions, will be added to them. The head of the German Defence Ministry added that the USA and Britain also supply tanks.

"Unfortunately, NATO countries do not have tanks just waiting to be shipped. Despite this, I believe that in the medium term it will be possible to meet Ukraine's needs," Pistorius concluded.