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Germany’s Scholz denounces ‘bidding war’ over jets for Ukraine

Ukraine officials have urged Germany to provide its Tornado fighter jets [File: Katia Christodoulou/EPA]

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has again pushed back against demands in Germany and from Ukrainian officials for fighter jets to repel Russia’s invasion, urging Western nations not to join a “bidding war” for sophisticated weapons.

Last week, Germany announced it will deliver its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine after weeks of pressure from NATO and European Union allies.

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