Russia-Germany friendship
This cycle ended in 1989 with the fall of the Berlin Wall. On the other hand, Mikhail Gorbachev’s Perestroika disintegrated the Soviet Union. Ukraine also became a separate country, but relations between Germany and Russia grow rapidly. In the nineties, Russia starts supplying anti-missile systems and fighter ships to Germany. In the second decade of the new century, there is a break in the relationship. When Russia annexes Crimea in 2014, all eyes turn to Ukraine. Germany strongly objects. Relations between Germany and Russia get caught in the middle of tensions with NATO. Now that one year of the Russian attack on Ukraine is about to be completed, then this trap of Germany has increased further. So much so that even the fellow NATO allies have started narrating to Germany. While America and Britain are supplying arms to Ukraine, at the same time Germany has backtracked. He has refused to give Leopard-2 Tanks to Ukraine.
Russian President Putin has been repeatedly threatening that if NATO gives such weapons, it will be considered that it has become a party in the war. In such a situation, NATO countries can also be attacked and the possibility of nuclear war cannot be ruled out.
Alok Kumar
Zelensky upset
Volodymyr Zelensky is perplexed. Well, their problem was solved only when America talked about retaliating in case of war, but when Putin’s army entered Ukraine, the giggles were tied. Russian drones and missiles will not compete with economic sanctions. For this Zelensky needs weapons. That’s why many NATO members from America and Europe have sent military equipment to Ukraine. This includes the Hummers which proved to be the death knell for Putin’s tanks. But by giving deadly weapons, NATO is cutting the corner. He is afraid that like the Cuban crisis, Russia may not turn its missiles towards him. Behind Germany’s refusal is the challenge of survival more than the fear of attack.
Germany yearns for gas heat
Putin has several times turned off the knob of the Nord Stream, which supplies natural gas to many countries in Europe including Germany, in order to disturb the ears of Europe. Germany is dependent on Russia for 40 percent of its gas. That’s why despite the ban, gas continued to go to Germany through Russian pipes. Although gradually Germany has reduced its dependence on Russian gas. But if you keep taking gas from the market at a higher price, the economy may collapse. On the other hand, Zelensky is pleading for help. He believes that in the second phase of the war, the Russian army can be fought only with tanks. The power of the German tank Leopard-2 is tremendous. Germany has also exported this to friendly countries. But without his consent, no other country can supply these tanks to Ukraine. Germany argues that America should give its M-1 Abram tank to Zelensky. Criticizing Germany, Poland has said that there is no need for a meeting to give weapons to Ukraine to thwart Russian aggression. The blood of the people of Ukraine is bringing us shame every day. This reluctance to give Leopard will have to pay a heavy price. Meanwhile, Rishi Sunak has decided to send the tank after his visit to Kyiv. German Chancellor Olof Schulz clearly says that Germany alone cannot be forced for this.
Leopard tank’s firepower is strong
Germany is working on three principles
1. Ukraine should be helped indirectly as much as possible
2. NATO and Germany should not be dragged into two warring countries
3. We will not decide to send tanks alone. America and other partners will also have to think.
Power of Leopard-2
This is Germany’s main battle tank with a range of 500 km. It first entered the German Army in 1979. Then its maximum speed was 68 kilometers per hour. It has two arms. The main gun is of 120 mm and two light machine guns are also fitted.
Why should Ukraine
Zelensky’s army does not have enough tanks to counter the Russian offensive. Those who are also from the Soviet era. Zelensky wants to launch a counter attack on Russia in the coming months to get back the snatched land. Russia’s T-90 tanks are destroying Zelensky’s intentions. Ukraine says that if it gets 300 tanks, it will destroy the Russian army.
what will happen if you give a tank
Russian President Putin has been repeatedly threatening that if NATO gives such weapons, it will be considered that it has become a party in the war. In such a situation, NATO countries can also be attacked and the possibility of nuclear war cannot be ruled out.
