How Germany became the scapegoat of Europe - the Leopard saga. A story of false narratives, desinformation and outright hate.
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1. After the Marder announcement at the start of the year, a frustrated Polish government decided they had to pledge something fenomanal aswell. They had right the thing - Leopard tanks. Ukraรฏne had asked for them.
Jan 19, 2023 โข 4 tweets โข 1 min read
Countries in posession of Leopards who've declared they want to sent them, but still haven't
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European countries in posession of Leopards who've expressed no support or are being silent
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Countries sending Western tanks
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Unless some sort of pan-European Leopard deal is hammered out at Friday - which is very short day - fast and substantial Leopards deliveries are unrealistic. Every government delegation needs a mandate at home as to bring something to the table.