Finland has expressed a cautious willingness to deliver for Ukraine tanks “Leopard 2”, if a joint was created for the supply of tanks European project.
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If a joint European aid project for Ukraine were to be created for this purpose, Finland’s participation would also be necessary, the Finnish president told STT news agency Sauli Niniste.
He pointed out that Finland’s situation is special because it does not exist yet NATO member state and has a border with Russia.
If the tanks were handed over to Ukraine, Finland’s contribution would not be too big, he added.
Finland has more than 200 German-made Leopard 2 tanks, STT reported.
Finland should receive the tanks before handing them over to Ukraine Germany permission.