

Jörn Fleck: Germany’s decisionmaking has been torturous. John Herbst: These tanks could spearhead a Ukrainian counteroffensive What difference will these weapons make on the battlefield? How will Russian President Vladimir Putin react? And is this a turning point for Germany’s participation in arming Ukraine? Our experts lay out what’s next. Meanwhile, the United States will send its own M1 Abrams tanks. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday that Berlin will send Leopard 2 tanks-and allow other European nations to do so.

After months of haggling and delay, both the United States and Germany are sending the battle tanks requested by Ukraine for its extended fight against Russia. JanuExperts react: The West finally sends in the tanks.
