Switzerland has blocked an attempt by the Dutch government to provide several dozen battle tanks to Ukraine.
The Dutch government was planning to purchase the Leopard 1 tanks from a Swiss company to supply Ukraine, according to the NOS.
However, Switzerland blocked the sale after voting against a bill allowing the export of weapons to Ukraine. In true Swiss style, the country wants to remain neutral in the conflict.
The so-called Lex #Ukraine failed to pass in Swiss.
No re-export of tanks & stuff. Source: RT pic.twitter.com/kqZsLbDxRo— ArmchairAncap (@armchairancap) June 2, 2023
Germany was also interested in the tanks to export them to Ukraine, but Switzerland turned them down as well.
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The Netherlands has already shown their support for Ukraine in multiple ways, from supplying anti-aircraft missiles and welcoming Zelensky to helping the animals from Ukraine.
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These tanks are very much needed for liberation of Ukraine land and people who are now living under russian occupation. Hope politicians will came up with solution faster.