Germany will not block Poland giving Ukraine tanks, minister says

The Ukrainian government has said it needs advanced tanks to continue its defence against Russia’s invasion and war.

A woman stands in front of a display of destroyed Russian tanks and armoured vehicles in Kyiv, Ukraine (Daniel Cole/AP)

Germany’s top diplomat says her country would not object if Poland decides to send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine.

French TV channel LCI posted clips from an interview with foreign minister Annalena Baerbock on Sunday, in which she said her government has not received a formal request for approval from Warsaw, but added “if we were asked, we would not stand in the way”.