Leopard 2 tanks: what are they and why does Ukraine want them
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The German-manufactured tank first came into service in 1979 and has been in wide service in Europe
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The Russians Reportedly Knocked Out Two More Ukrainian Leopard 2 Tanks
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The Last Taboo: Germany's Leopard Tanks Are a Game Changer with
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Poland requests German permission to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine
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How does the Leopard 1A5 stack up against Russian armor?
German-Made Leopard Tanks for Ukraine Are Politically Symbolic but
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Western Tanks A 'Vital Part Of Recipe' As Ukraine Seeks To Drive
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What's stopping German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
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Denmark, Sweden open to sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine – Euractiv
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Germany to provide Ukraine with advanced battle tanks, in landmark
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Germany sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine, ending rift among
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Spain planning to send four to six Leopard tanks to Ukraine
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Ukraine's Allies Fail to Agree on Sending German-Made Leopard