Volodymyr Zelenski talks about the "tank coalition", that is, all the NATO countries that are going to send Leopard 2 tanks in the coming months, led by the USA, which announced that it will send 31 M1 Abrams tanks, but all of them are models made now over 40 years.
However, Volodymyr Zelensky thanks the allies for the donations, especially since these tanks are superior to the ones that the Ukrainian army is fighting with at the moment, and this could give it an advantage in the battles it leads against the Russians.
"Today is the day of extremely pleasant news for Ukraine. There is a coalition of tanks. There is a decision to open the supply of tanks for our defense - modern tanks.
I thank all our allies for their willingness to provide us with modern and much needed tanks.
All of this demonstrates the most important fact for the world at this time – the fact that freedom is growing stronger. And how united we all work to strengthen freedom, to protect Ukraine and Europe is a historic achievement of the leaders working now.
The key now is speed and volume. The speed of preparation of our army and the speed of supplying tanks to Ukraine and the amount of tank support.
We must form such a tank fist of freedom, after the blows of which tyranny will not rise again. We can do it. Together – as we make decisions today.
Another one. Thank you for the very touching words of support and congratulations that I have heard and seen from so many very different people. And you and I truly have one desire – one common desire: victory.
We do everything for the victory of Ukraine. And she will be. Glory to Ukraine!"
