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Germany is sending tanks to Ukraine – now it is a matter of speed

Setting up training facilities for the tanks, and a logistical chain including servicing and maintenance, requires time, and the longer it takes, the more advantageous it becomes for the Kremlin

The Independent UK

Spain says it is open to sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Spain's defence minister said on Wednesday Madrid was open to providing Ukraine with German-made Leopard 2 tanks, after Germany agreed to send the tanks and said NATO allies could do the same.

Reuters

Germany sees brighter outlook for Europe's largest economy

The economic outlook has brightened in Europe's largest economy

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Factbox-Russia decries German tanks decision, Ukraine 'sincerely grateful'

Germany will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and approve their re-export from partner countries, German government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit said on Wednesday. Russia has cast deliveries of heavy weapons to Ukraine as proof that the West is escalating the war.

Reuters

Germany to send battle tanks to Ukraine, angering Russia

Berlin says it will send Leopard 2 tanks and allow re-exports from other nations, prompting fury in the Kremlin.

Al Jazeera

U.S. and Germany to send battle tanks to Ukraine

The decision is a major boost for Ukraine.

Axios

German move marks a real turning point in the war in Ukraine

It took less than a week for Germany to come off the fence to agree to send Leopard2 tanks to Ukraine, as urgently requested by Kyiv. Having asked for time to decide at the Nato pledging conference last week, Chancellor Scholz is set today to announce Berlin will send 14…

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Germany agrees to send its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine after weeks of pressure

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced Wednesday his country will export more than a dozen of its Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. The move follows weeks of pressure from western allies.

WEKU

Germany approves tanks for Ukraine

Berlin on Wednesday approved the delivery of powerful German-made Leopard tanks to help Ukraine repel Russia’s invasion, after weeks of pressure from Kyiv and many allies.

Bangkok Post

Western tanks set for Ukraine as UK questions battle-readiness of Russian rival

Germany and the US are expected to announce plans which could see dozens of modern Western tanks heading to Ukraine.

The Independent UK

Why are Germany’s Leopard 2 tanks important to Ukraine?

Kyiv says the tanks are vital to it pushing back Russia’s invasion and reclaiming territory thas has been taken

The Independent UK

Germany finally announces tanks for Ukraine after weeks of pressure from Kyiv and Western allies

Berlin has come under intense pressure from both Kyiv and Western allies to allow the use of its Leopard 2 tanks

The Independent UK

Germany to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine, allies to follow

Germany said on Wednesday it would supply its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, overcoming misgivings about sending heavy weaponry that Kyiv sees as crucial to defeat Russia's invasion but Moscow casts as a dangerous provocation.

Reuters

Factbox-Tanks for Ukraine: who is lining up to send them to Kyiv?

Germany, the United States and more allies are poised to announce plans to send tanks to Ukraine, officials and sources say, after Britain said it would send its Challenger 2 tanks and Poland pressed Berlin for approval to send German-built tanks.

Reuters

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Germany Clears Way for Scores of Tanks for Ukraine, US Also Poised

Germany cleared the way on Wednesday for Europe to send scores of battle tanks to Ukraine and the United States prepared to make a similar announcement, moves hailed by Kyiv as a potential turning point in the war, and condemned by Moscow as escalation. Kyiv has been calling for months…

The Independent UK

Germany's Scholz to unveil Ukraine tank plan to parliament

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to announce Wednesday that his government will approve supplying German-made battle tanks to Ukraine

Evening Standard

Vladimir Putin on ‘back foot’ with US, Germany and other allies sending tanks to Ukraine, says Rishi Sunak

US has joined Germany in promising battle tanks which Kyiv hailed as ‘an important step on the path to victory’ against Russia

Daily Mirror

Germany joins US in sending tanks to Ukraine in first weapons supply since WWII

The United States and Germany have both overcome reluctance in sending tanks to Ukraine with officials now having said that they are ready to do so although it is unclear if the decisions are linked

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Manchester Evening News

Why Andy Burnham and Manchester council leader want the UK to follow in Germany's footsteps

Local leaders will be making their case at Convention of the North

The Guardian - UK

What would a genuine plan for levelling up the north of England look like? Ask a German

They have laws requiring equality between the states and a funding regime to make it happen. Imagine that kind of Britain, says Manchester mayor Andy Burnham

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: Biden says decision to send US tanks to Ukraine is ‘no offensive threat’ to Russia

As it happened: US president announces 31 Abrams M1 tanks will be sent to Kyiv, adding: ‘If Russian troops returned to Russia, this war would be over today’

The Times of India

Hockey World Cup: 'Crowd favourites' Korea hope to upset Netherlands

BHUBANESWAR: After New Zealand dashed India's hopes of a podium finish at the FIH World Cup, Korea — the only Asian team remaining in contention — now have the spectators at the Kalinga stadium here rooting for them. On Wednesday, the 'crowd favourites' will eye the tournament's biggest upset when…

The Independent UK

Ukraine news - live: Abrams tanks pose ‘no offensive threat’ to Russia, insists Biden

US announces sending 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine after pleas from Zelensky

Reuters

U.S., Germany to send scores of tanks to help Ukraine fight Russian invasion

The United States said on Wednesday it would supply Ukraine with 31 of its most advanced battle tanks after Germany broke a taboo with a similar announcement, moves hailed by Kyiv as a potential turning point in its battle to repel Russia's invasion.

Los Angeles Times

US expected to send Abrams M1 tanks to Ukraine, directing a political message to Germany

WASHINGTON — Putting aside resistance from the Pentagon and elsewhere, the Biden administration is planning to announce a decision to send Abrams M1 tanks to Ukraine, officials said Tuesday.

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