In an interview with the Polish Press Agency, Poland''s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that if Germany didn't consent to the transfer of its powerful Leopard II tanks by other countries, Poland would establish a coalition of nations willing to do so, regardless of Germany's prohibition. There are roughly 2,000 Leopard II tanks across Europe, with many in countries willing to offer some to Ukraine.
In his interview, the Prime Minister made it clear his patience with the German government had ended:
"'Almost a year has passed since the outbreak of war...Evidence of the Russian Army's war crimes can be seen on television and YouTube. What more does Germany need to open its eyes and start to act in line with the potential of the German state?'. Morawiecki asked.
He also said Germany did not have to activate all its resources as just a small percentage would be progress. 'Above all, Berlin should not weaken or sabotage the activities of other countries.' [snip]
'The enemy is in the East and we're wasting time on discussions that yield nothing good,' he said." (our emphasis)
In his hard-hitting words on Germany's position, the Prime Minister pointed to a long-standing attempt by Germany to curry favorable trade and political relations with the Kremlin:
"Morawiecki said Germany had fallen into a trap of its own making through a years-long policy of seeking closer ties with Moscow. 'They hoped they would tame the Russian bear with generous contracts,' he said, adding that the policy had failed and 'to this day it has been hard for Germany to admit the error.' [snip]
'I try to weigh my words. but I'll say it bluntly. Ukraine and Europe will win this war with or without Germany.' Morawiecki said, adding that it was up to Berlin whether to join the mission of halting Russian barbarity or to look on passively, condemning themselves to being on the wrong side of history." (our emphasis)
Poland knows Russian treachery and brutality perhaps more than any other European nation, save Ukraine and the Baltic states. They, not Germany, have become a moral and strategic bulwark against Putin's sinister ambitions in eastern Europe. We're waiting to see which side of history Germany will line up on.
