Finland to hand Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Chairman of the Committee on Defense Affairs, Antti Häkkänen, said Finland should transfer Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine if the relevant decision is taken in Europe at a wider level, Report informs via Ukrinform.

Häkkänen is convinced that every European nation should participate in helping Ukraine to some extent.

"If Europe starts giving tanks to Ukraine even an inch more, Finland should be involved. Of course, with our small contribution, because our own defense capability is always a priority for us as a country bordering Russia," he said, adding that many European countries have more opportunities to provide armored vehicles than Finland.

The US will supply Ukraine with Bradley Fighting Vehicles, and Germany – with Marders. The other day, France also announced that it would provide Ukraine with light armored combat vehicles. Häkkänen considers these decisions to be very important.