Defense Post
February 27, 2023

Canada Sending Four More Leopard Tanks to Ukraine

Canada is sending four additional battle tanks to Ukraine – doubling its commitment – and sanctioning an additional 192 Russian individuals and entities, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday.

“Canada has stood in solidarity with Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict,” Trudeau said in a news conference on the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

“We will continue to do so,” Trudeau told journalists, speaking in Toronto where he is to attend an evening vigil for the victims of the war.

[H]e also acknowledged: “We know that this fight is not over.”

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Trudeau’s office said four previously announced German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks have been delivered to Poland where Ukrainian soldiers are being trained on their use.

In addition to the four new Leopard 2 tanks, Canada is also sending an armored vehicle and munitions.