The West sends armoured fighting vehicles to Ukraine

THREE WEEKSIFVIFV ago Ukraine’s most senior military commander, General Valery Zaluzhny, his wish-list for the military equipment he needed to repel Russia’s looming offensive. “I know that I can beat this enemy. But I need resources. I need 300 tanks, 600-700 s, 500 Howitzers.” His plea has been heard in Western capitals—to an extent. In a series of announcements, America, France and Germany all vowed to send scores of infantry fighting vehicles (s), and much else besides.