Felébredtek a németek az elmúlt pár nap sokkjából és kezdik a maszatolást...
Most éppen a lengyeleknek ajánlották fel azt a 100 Leo 1-et és a Mardereket (az ukik és a görögök után) és új Leo 2 megrendelésért kuncsorognak, amit meg nem tudnak teljesíteni egyhamar.
"Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht (SPD) is now trying to smooth things over. In a letter to her counterpart Mariusz Błaszczak in Warsaw, which the
Süddeutsche Zeitung has seen, she again promotes the offer from Germany and emphasizes that the most modern
Leopard 2 main battle tanks could also be part of the deal, just not immediately.
"As already discussed at the working level on July 14 in Berlin," writes Lambrecht, "a joint procurement of ultra-modern
Leopard 2 battle tanks from German industry would also be possible." And it goes on to say: "In the production and delivery of these new tanks, we would try everything that Poland is given priority."
Lambrecht explained in the letter that Berlin had also offered 100
Leopard-1 A5 main battle tanks as replacements and
Marder infantry fighting vehicles.
She pleads for understanding, because the Bundeswehr also lacks modern equipment: "As you know, compensation from Bundeswehr stocks is not possible in view of our own shortfall and compliance with our alliance obligations."
However, Berlin had "resolutely examined every possibility of supporting Poland". She read with concern statements about Poland's disappointment in the press. She expressly thanked the Ukraine for handing over tanks from Polish stocks. "Your country has provided effective support to Ukraine with the generous and, above all, very quick donation of tanks. For that, you have my greatest personal respect and heartfelt thanks." She also lets her counterparts know that she considers "close and tireless solidarity" among allies and friends to be essential. Now it's the turn of the Polish side again. Lambrecht asks for feedback."