According to former US President Donald Trump, the transfer of tanks to Ukraine by Western countries could provoke a nuclear war.
The former US President expressed this opinion on his social network Truth Social.
What Trump warned about
The former US president warned that tanks could be followed by nuclear bombs.
The politician also called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.
First tanks, then nuclear bombs. Stop this crazy war now, it’s that simple! – he stated.
Trump has repeatedly warned that the conflict in Ukraine could escalate into a world war.
The former US president is convinced that hostilities would not have broken out in Ukraine if he had remained as head of state.
How many tanks will be given to Ukraine?
The day before, the German government confirmed that it would transfer 14 Leopard 2 tanks from Bundeswehr stocks to Kyiv and allow re-export to other countries.
According to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, the tanks will arrive in Ukraine at the end of March.
US President Joseph Biden promised to transfer 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine.