NEW: The UK is considering supplying Ukraine with British tanks for the first time to fight Russia’s invading forces, @SkyNews understands.
— Deborah Haynes (@haynesdeborah) January 9, 2023
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Such a move – if given the greenlight – would mark a significant step up in western support to Ukraine and could help prompt other NATO allies, in particular Germany, to follow suit.
— Deborah Haynes (@haynesdeborah) January 9, 2023
“It would encourage others to give tanks,” a Ukrainian source said.
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A US-led grouping of some 50 nations – including the UK – that is delivering military support to Ukraine is due to hold its next meeting on 20 January. Any announcements about new assistance, such as tanks, could be made to coincide with the Contact Group gathering.
— Deborah Haynes (@haynesdeborah) January 9, 2023
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The source said this in itself would not be a “game changer” but it would still be significant because the move would breach a barrier that has so far prevented allies from offering up western tanks to Ukraine for fear of being seen as overly escalatory by Russia.
— Deborah Haynes (@haynesdeborah) January 9, 2023
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Come on UK. Please do it.
Last edited by Ryuu96 - on 09 January 2023
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