Nato nations pledge ‘unprecedented’ military aid to Ukraine – but no German tanks yet

‘I am moderately moderately pessimistic because the Germans are defending themselves against this like a devil protects himself against holy water,’ says Polish PM

A Leopard 2 tank, which is part of the equipment Ukraine wants (AP)

A group of 11 Nato countries, including Britain and Poland, have pledged an “unprecedented” raft of new military aid to support Ukraine's war with Russia ⁠- but the big question of whether to send heavy Leopard 2 tanks remains unanswered, with Germany yet to lift a veto.

Speaking during a visit to Estonia, the UK defence secretary, Ben Wallace said the UK will be supplying a further 600 Brimstone precision-guided missiles in addition to its latest support package, which includes 14 Challenger 2 main battle tanks.

"In 2023, it is time to turn the momentum that the Ukrainians have achieved in pushing back Russia into gains and making sure Russia understands that the purpose now is to push them back out of Ukraine and to restore Ukraine's sovereignty, which is their right under international law," he said.