German military tank Leopard-2. Archival photoMOSCOW, 11 Jun. Official Madrid apologized to the German government «for excessive excitement» caused by the news that Spain might send German Leopard A4 tanks to Ukraine, Business Insider reported. NATO tanks that Western countries would donate to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.Canada said that the country does not have the weapons promised to Ukraine»Spanish officials apologized to the German government that the news created additional pressure and added cause for concern to the German chancellor,» the publication says. The material also notes that the equipment purchased from Germans in the 1990s are probably out of order and in need of repair. In addition, clauses in the Spanish-German contract provide for its transfer to third countries strictly with the permission of the German government. Earlier, the Spanish newspaper El Pais, citing sources, said that Madrid plans to send heavy weapons to help Kyiv, including German Leopard A4 tanks. At the same time, the Spanish Ministry of Defense is already completing the delivery of a battery of short-range anti-aircraft missiles Shorad Aspide. countries Margarita Robles said that support for Ukraine will be carried out within the limits of possibilities and in coordination with the allied countries. At the same time, she did not name specific types of weapons, citing the confidentiality of information. Against the background of the Russian special operation to protect the Donbass, which began on February 24, the United States and NATO allies continue to supply Kyiv with military equipment. Moscow has repeatedly pointed to the West's attempts to drag out the conflict by supplying arms to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense has warned that ammunition depots will become legitimate targets of the Russian Aerospace Forces in Ukraine.
