The "Panzerwende" (tank turnaround) of late 2022 and early 2023 marked a significant shift in German foreign policy, moving from military restraint to supplying heavy armor like Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. This strategic pivot, linked to the broader Zeitenwende policy, was characterized by intense diplomatic efforts to form a "Leopard Coalition" amidst debates over escalating the conflict with Russia. For more details on this development, visit the Spiegel article .