Leopard tanks will reach Ukraine, but public position on this is still being discussed - Main Intelligence Directorate representative Yusov

He said this on the air of the Espreso TV channel.

"Leopard tanks will be in Ukraine, but the public presentation of this decision is still being discussed. Over the past year, the free world has gone through tectonic steps and changes in understanding the situation in Ukraine, perception of Russia and willingness to help Ukraine. Everything we see in terms of assistance with air and missile defense and armored vehicles is a breakthrough," Yusov emphasized.

The representative of the press service of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry also added that regarding tanks, we have not yet seen the final announcement of a public decision, but a consensus has already been formed.

"The general position of the partners on the need for Ukraine's victory has already been formed, and for this we definitely need tanks, in particular Leopard 2 tanks," Yusov said.

• During the eighth meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's defense in Ramstein on January 20, the provision of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine was not agreed upon.
• Ukraine has agreed to train its tank crews on German Leopard 2 and British Challenger 2 tanks, which will begin soon.