In his remark to BILD, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger said:
"We will not be dissuaded from our assistance" to Ukraine, which has "effective capabilities to defend against attacks against sensitive targets."
Also, Rheinmetall is involved "with its partner company Ukroboronprom, which already has many locations in the country," according to BILD.
On 20 July, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said, "Rheinmetall's armored vehicle plant will be a legitimate target in Ukraine if it is built."
Rheinmetall is establishing a production facility in Ukraine with Ukrainian state-owned Ukroboronprom to produce ammunition, armored vehicles, and also Panther main battle tanks.
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- Rheinmetall to send 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks to Ukraine on behalf of Dutch government in 2024
- German armsmaker Rheinmetall to supply 20 additional Marder IFVs to Ukraine this summer – Welt
- Ukroboronprom and Rheinmetall to launch joint enterprise in July
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