With Ukraine pressing for a beefed-up capacity to repel Russian forces, so far six European countries have given the green light to support Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks, Anadolu Agency reports. 

On early Wednesday, Germany – where the tanks are made – announced that it will deliver 14 Leopard 2A6 battle tanks to Ukraine. Government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit also said Berlin will also allow its allies to send Leopard tanks to Kyiv.

Following the decision, which was welcomed by European countries, the focus now falls on countries that already voiced their intention to send Leapord 2 tanks to Ukraine, despite warnings by Russia.

Along with Berlin, Norway, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands, and Poland also announced that they would support Kyiv by sending the German-made tanks.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who praised Germany's decision, has been a leading European figure urging Germany to allow third countries to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

Poland has reportedly asked for an export license for 14 Leopard 2 tanks.

Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles on Wednesday announced that Spain is willing to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine and train them in their use, but always in coordination with the allies.

Robles told Spanish news agency EFE earlier that Madrid is waiting for Germany, publicly and officially, to allow other countries to do so.