In response, Poland called on Germany to allow more countries such as Canada to ship the Leopard 2 tanks, which are German-made, to Ukraine.Ĭanada may send additional tanks at a later date, according to previous comments made by Anand.President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday pledged Russia’s military would be victorious in Ukraine and blamed Western countries for the conflict, comparing the fighting to World War II.ĭuring his brief address at a Victory Day military parade on Red Square, Putin also told the columns of Russian military personnel in ceremonial uniform in central Moscow that the country’s future rests on Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine.

25 they would be organizing the shipment of dozens of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The move came shortly after Germany and the United States announced Jan. If you're on Telegram, subscribe to our channel for the latest updates on important news.The tanks will be accompanied by Canadian Armed Forces members to train Ukrainian soldiers in their use, with the training taking place in a third country before the tanks see battle. Complete coverage of the war in UkraineĬanada pledged at the end of January to send four battle tanks to Ukraine to aid in their continuing battle against Russian forces, which invaded the country nearly a year ago.“Canada will continue to #StandWithUkraine.” “Alongside our allies, we’ll soon be training the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the use of this equipment,” she stated in the tweet. The first of the Leopard 2 tanks Canada is donating to Ukrainian forces has arrived in Poland.ĭefence Minister Anita Anand announced the news in a tweet on Sunday, accompanied by a photo of a tank rolling out of the belly of a plane.

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