War: Zelensky Urges Swift Supply Of Weapons To Impede Russian Am­bi­tions In Ukraine

• Zelensky has called for the prompt provision of arms to counter Russian am­bi­tions in Ukraine.

• Zelensky made the cl on Friday at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

• He said Ukraine depends on Western weapons to thwart Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambition.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Western allies to speed up their military support for Ukraine, warning that delays would play into Russia’s hands.

“There is no alternative to speed because it’s the speed that life depends on,” Zelensky said on Friday at the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

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Ukraine depends on Western weapons to thwart Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambition to seize control of large areas of the country.

Military aid has become a test of foreign governments’ resolve as costs for support rise at a time when they face high inflation and other economic problems.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged allies with Leopard battle tanks to send them immediately as efforts to equip Ukraine with the weapons stalled.

“Those who can send such battle tanks should really do so now,” Scholz said at the conference, adding that he would be “intensively campaigning” for allies to move on the issue.

Scholz’s call marked a dramatic reversal after he had come under pressure for months from allies to approve the delivery of the German-made tanks.

Germany finally relented in January, saying it would itself send a company of 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks as it worked with allies to assemble two tank battalions for Ukraine.

German officials have since indicated that they are disappointed that other countries have not offered more armour. The country is still waiting on some European partners to follow up with their own pledges.

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Scholz said Germany will do what it can “to make this decision easier for our partners”, for instance by training Ukrainian soldiers or helping with logistics

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