Ukraine is a step closer to winning approval for German-made modern battle tanks and has secured a pledge of more Patriot defence missiles as its allies appear ready to rally for the next phase of the war against Russia. Germany's Leopard 2 tank, operated by armies in about 20 countries, is regarded as one of the West's best. The tank weighs more than 60 tonnes, has a 120mm smooth bore gun and can hit targets at a distance of up to 5km. Ukraine, which has relied mainly on Soviet-era T-72 tank variants, says the new tanks would give its ground...