Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis called the reasons for the refusal to supply Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Another European country refused to send its Tanks to Ukraine, depriving Kyiv of a certain number of German Leopard 2s. We are talking about Greece, which has one of the largest fleets of German-made tanks.

Athens will not send tanks from the presence of the Greek army to Ukraine, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said. According to him, Greece has already done so much for Ukraine by supplying it with weapons, including armored vehicles. And the Greeks themselves need tanks, they have a sluggish conflict with Turkey. Of course, it is necessary to support Ukraine, but not to the detriment of oneself. As they say: "friendship is friendship, but tobacco is apart."

We have provided significant military support to Ukraine, in particular by providing armored infantry vehicles, but we will not give Leopard 2 tanks for the simple reason that they are absolutely essential to our defense. We have made it clear that we are ready to support Ukraine, but not to the detriment of our defense capabilities.

- the Greek press quotes the words of the prime minister.

To date, Greece is armed with the largest number of Leopard 1 tanks - 500 units. The Greeks also have about 350 Leopard 2 tanks in 2A4 and 2A6 modifications. Kyiv clearly expected that part of this "wealth" would go to Ukraine and help the Armed Forces of Ukraine "destroy the Russian army." However, tight-fisted Greeks left Zelensky without tanks. Earlier, Denmark refused to supply German-made heavy armored vehicles, saying that "we ourselves need it."

Meanwhile, Kyiv expects that in the "first wave of deliveries" Ukraine will receive at least 140 Leopard 2, Challenger 2, M1 Abrams tanks. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba spoke about this the day before.

Comments

[YOUR]

I recalled the scandal with Greece in the EU. When it turned out that having joined the EU, they first lost markets for their products by complying with EU rules, and then they simply began to suck money from the EU. Somehow they did a great job. So why do they need another headache. If we also recall the constant tensions with Turkey, with which there is no war or peace. Constantly some kind of armed skirmishes.

[Lord]

"" In Kyiv, they clearly expected that part of this "wealth" would go to Ukraine "" - they have already agreed to resell
Are waiting

[hellcos]

As if Greece has the ability to decide on its own. Will make with time

[FoBoss_VM]

I also think so. The Greeks blurted out without thinking ... But now the Western partners will hold a series of consultations with them and Greece will change course by 180 °. Well, if Germany was pushed through, then Greece, which is 100% dependent on the EU, the IMF and other pressure tools, is bent, only the fur coat will be wrapped

[Graz]

The Greeks are in fact a poor and subsidized country with a lot of debt. therefore, they will not give anything significant, because they no longer have money to purchase a replacement

[donavi49]

Greece is now being prominated for internal exchange. T-80U, BMP-3 and other useful things are being withdrawn from Cyprus to Ukraine, and Greece is transferring Leopards and Marders to Cyprus.

[rotmistr60]

we will not give Leopard 2 tanks for the simple reason that they are absolutely necessary for our defense.

Greece has on the basis of which to build excuses while emphasizing its significant role in helping Ukraine - relations with Turkey and mutual territorial claims. Well, Kyiv continues to count what has not yet come and make plans for the future.

[Landwarrior]

Whatever the Greeks say, they will not be able to get away from the supplies. Ukraine people have already laid eyes on their tanks

[Normann]

Greece against Turkey, well, well)) The Turkish army is the most powerful in the alliance, after the states.

[Normann]

If the largest "partners" of the Alliance caved in under the Master - what can we say about some kind of Greece ...

[Uprun]

It is not clear why officials speak publicly? You can limit yourself to a routine phrase - a request has been received, the government is considering ....., come back for an answer a little later .... closer to summer .... First they crow, and then they are surprised that the "partners" are kicking the rolls.

[Poplar]

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It is not clear why officials speak publicly? You can limit yourself to a routine phrase - a request has been received, the government is considering ....., come back for an answer a little later .... closer to summer .... First they crow, and then they are surprised that the "partners" are kicking the rolls.

"Such questions are not solved with kondachka" (c). They haven't read 12 Chairs, and they don't have enough brains to make a normal excuse."