In April, the governments in Berlin and Warsaw agreed to set up a joint repair center in Poland. Leopard main battle tanks, which Ukraine throws into the war against Russia, would be repaired there. But not much has happened since the decision.
The center was to be set up by the arms manufacturer Bumar-Labedy in Glproteinz (Gliwice) in Upper Silesia and was to begin operations in May. But things are not moving forward. According to a report in the “Spiegel”, the German side considers the Polish price expectations for repair work too high. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius spoke of “intensive, complex negotiations” on Monday.
“I think time is of the essence now. Germany is ready to take responsibility – one way or another,” Pistorius said. it counts.” He recalled that Germany and Poland were leading countries in the delivery of Leopard. And further: “Repairs are an essential part of sustained support to Ukraine, both repairs and the supply of ammunition.”
The number of injured leopards is increasing
The 18 main battle tanks supplied by Germany are still operational. However, there are already some damaged vehicles that come from stocks of other armies. Not only the Bundeswehr, but also the arms industry has emphasized in recent days that the opening of the so-called InstHub is becoming increasingly urgent.
Poland’s national conservative PiS government has further intensified its anti-German rhetoric ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in the fall. Among other things, she accuses Berlin of delaying military aid to Ukraine for too long. It is rumored in Berlin that there could be an intention on the Polish side behind the slow negotiations.
Source: Krone
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