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Four years of Gepard in Ukraine: How the vintage German weapon is proving its worth

Four years after Berlin's decision to deliver it, it has become clear that the once decommissioned Gepard tank is now a key system in Ukraine's air defence — and one of the most effective "drone killers" in the fight against Russia.

Euronews · Apr 17

Ukraine recap: supply of German and US tanks to make Kyiv 'a real punching fist of democracy'

For the past several days the focus of war news has been squarely on Germany’s Olaf Scholz. The chancellor has been battling with his conscience over whether to accede to Volodymyr Zelensky’s plea to supply Ukraine with his country’s fearsome Leopard 2 tanks.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2023

Russia forces push forward despite ‘colossal losses’

A retreat, a missile blitz and a helicopter crash were the low points of a horrible 47th week of the war for Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2023

Germany to appoint regional official as defense minister

German news agency dpa says Chancellor Olaf Scholz will appoint a regional official as the new defense minister following the resignation of the much-criticized Christine Lambrecht

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2023

Von der Leyen vows EU will back Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’

Europe will stand with Ukraine "for as long as it takes", EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen told the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday as Western delegates discussed the need to bolster support for Kyiv in its fight against Russia's invading forces. Earlier, the head of the…

France 24 · Jan 17, 2023

Pressure mounts on Germany as Ukraine urges faster arms supplies

Officials urge Germany to permit supply of the Leopard tanks to Ukraine amid fears of a renewed Russian offensive.

Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2023

UK seeks more German support as it confirms Challenger tanks for Ukraine

Ben Wallace wants Berlin to allow its Leopard 2 tanks to be re-exported from Nato countries to join British heavy armour

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023

German Defense Minister Lambrecht quits in blow to Scholz

BERLIN — German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht said she will step down following a series of missteps and days of speculation over her future, a blow to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government as it weighs crucial decisions on arming Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023

Poland's PM calls on Germany to send more weapons to Ukraine

Poland’s prime minister says he wants the German government to supply a wide range of weapons to Ukraine

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

German defence minister resigns after months of criticism

Lambrecht has been blamed for failing to modernise the army and denounced over Berlin’s response to the Ukraine war.

Al Jazeera · Jan 16, 2023