British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hailed the "right decision" by NATO allies to send battle tanks to Ukraine, following Germany's announcement that it will provide Kyiv with Leopard 2 tanks.
"The right decision by NATO Allies and friends to send main battle tanks to Ukraine," tweeted Sunak. "Alongside Challenger 2s, they will strengthen Ukraine’s defensive firepower. Together, we are accelerating our efforts to ensure Ukraine wins this war and secures a lasting peace."
Sunak was referring to British Challenger 2 tanks. On Jan. 14, the UK government announced that it would send 12 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine as part of efforts to "intensify" support for the Ukrainian defense against Russia.
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said Wednesday that he was "delighted" by Germany joining the UK, France and Poland in sending Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, adding that it’s time for Russia to realize that Kyiv’s allies are “increasingly determined to help Ukraine resist” Moscow’s “barbaric and illegal invasion.”