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Explainer-West mulls sending German Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under pressure to approve an increase in international military support for Kyiv by allowing the export of Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine.

Reuters

Serbia and Kosovo: why the EU is intent on resolving border tension stoked by the Ukraine war

The Russian invasion of Ukraine serves as a sombre reminder that Europe’s unresolved issues can reignite. Given the rising tension in the Balkans, Germany and France have made settling the unresolved problems between Serbia and Kosovo a top priority for 2023.

The Conversation

Scholz: will weigh each step carefully on Ukraine arms

Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany will continue to “weigh every step carefully” and consult with its allies on further weapons deliveries to Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Promised tanks a logistical challenge for Ukraine

PARIS: The imminent arrival in Ukraine of Western-made light tanks and armoured vehicles, as well as possibly heavy tanks, means Kyiv will need to quickly train up troops to use and maintain the sometimes complex equipment, analysts say.

Bangkok Post

Nato deploying three planes to monitor Russia

Three of the aircraft will be sent on Tuesday to an airbase near Romania’s capital Bucharest

Wales Online

Czechs picking successor to Milos Zeman in presidential vote

Czechs have started voting for a new president, with populist billionaire Andrej Babis leading a field of eight candidates in an election to succeed Milos Zeman in the largely ceremonial post

The Independent UK

NATO planes to be sent to Romania to eye Russian activity

NATO plans to deploy three surveillance planes to Romania next week to perform reconnaissance missions and to “monitor Russian military activity” within the military alliance’s territory

The Independent UK

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Sweden: Erdoğan effigy 'act of sabotage' against NATO bid

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has denounced a protest by Kurds in central Stockholm where an effigy of Turkey’s president was hung from a lamppost as an act of sabotage against Sweden’s bid to join NATO

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin ally claims World War 3 has already started - calls for nuclear strikes

TV propagandist Vladimir Solovyov told Russians that Moscow should target the West to disrupt NATO countries from sending supplies to Ukraine - it comes as Western countries continue to send aid

Daily Mirror

Turkish prosecutors to probe Erdogan effigy incident in Sweden -state media

Turkey's foreign minister said on Friday Ankara expected firm action from Sweden after an incident in Stockholm in which an effigy of President Tayyip Erdogan was strung up, adding further diplomatic strain to Sweden's bid to join NATO.

Reuters

Independent Scotland can follow Swedish plan to get rid of Trident, say SNP

AN independent Scotland would follow in the footsteps of Sweden by joining Nato while rejecting being a permanent site for nuclear weapons, the SNP…

The National (Scotland)

Finland says it could send small number of tanks to Ukraine

Finland could donate a small number of German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine if a wider group of European nations also decided to do so, Finnish President Sauli Niinisto was quoted as saying on Thursday.

Reuters

Czech presidential vote starts with retired general, ex-PM leading the field

A retired general who held a senior NATO military job headed into the Czech Republic's presidential election starting on Friday as a favourite ahead of his main rivals - a divisive former prime minister and an economics professor.

Reuters

CIA chief makes rare visit to Libya

U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief William Burns made a rare trip to Libya on Thursday, meeting Prime Minister Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah in Tripoli, the Libyan government said.

Reuters

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The Guardian - UK

Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over Erdoğan effigy

Swedish government distances itself from hanging of presidential dummy in Stockholm stunt by Kurdish group

Reuters

Sweden rejects four extradition requests from Turkey - report

The Swedish government will not extradite four people sought by Turkey, which says they are connected to a U.S.-based cleric it accuses of being behind a coup attempt in 2016, news agency TT reported on Thursday, without citing sources.

The Independent UK

Turkey summons Swedish envoy over 'heinous' protest action

Turkish media reports say Turkey has summoned the Swedish ambassador to convey Ankara’s displeasure after a mannequin depicting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğanwas reportedly hung outside the city hall in Stockholm

Reuters

Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over Erdogan puppet protest in Stockholm

Turkey summoned Sweden's ambassador to Ankara on Thursday, a diplomatic source said, over a demonstration in Stockholm in which a puppet of President Tayyip Erdogan was hung from its feet.

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France 24

Turkish political refugees in Sweden: Erdogan's shadow looms over dissidents

In December, Sweden extradited Mahmut Tat, a Turkish Kurd whom Ankara accuses of belonging to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which it considers a terrorist organisation. The move has added to the fears of Turkish nationals living in Sweden. For months, Ankara has been saying it will lift its veto…

Evening Standard

The West must send tanks while Vladimir Putin’s generals fight each other

The UK is considering a squadron of Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine , and Poland wants to pass on a dozen or so of their Leopard 2 tanks – if the German Government gives permission to export.

The Independent UK

Russian mercenary group claims body of British man missing in Ukraine found

Andrew Bagshaw, 48, and Christopher Parry, 28 have not been seen since 6 January

The Independent UK

Royal Navy tracking Russian warship sailing ‘close to UK’

HMS Portland’s commanding officer says “escorting warships in UK territorial waters and adjacent sea areas is routine activity for the Royal Navy”

Evening Standard

Royal Navy tracking movements of Russian warship in North Sea

The vessel is armed with missiles and sailing in international waters close to Britain

The Independent UK

Royal Navy tracking Russian warship sailing ‘close to the UK’ in the North Sea

HMS Portland’s commanding officer said: “Escorting warships in UK territorial waters and adjacent sea areas is routine activity for the Royal Navy.”.

Nottingham Post

Royal Navy tracking Russian missile frigate in North Sea

It is equipped with cutting-edge sonars, sensors and torpedoes for specialist operations

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