Germany drags feet on decision to send tanks Ukraine desperately craves ‘The war started by Russia does not allow delays... terror does not allow for discussion,’ President Zelensky says The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Kyiv hopes western tanks could provide tactical breakthrough; dozens die in Dnipro attack; Germany gets a new defence minister The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023
NATO's Bauer: countries must make their own decision on giving Ukraine tanks Germany and other countries supporting Ukraine in its efforts to fend off Russia's invasion have to decide individually on whether to supply it with tanks, the head of NATO's Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, said on Friday. Reuters · Jan 20, 2023
No decision on more tanks for Ukraine, despite pleas from Zelensky Kyiv is seeking Western battle tanks to enable its forces to mount a counter-offensive against Russia. The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
European Prosecutors Hear Lebanese Bankers in Central Bank Commission Probe Lebanese bankers told European prosecutors they believed that commissions now at the center of a graft probe had been paid to the central bank, four sources said, while investigators suspect the cash illegally ended up with the governor's brother. Prosecutors from Germany, France and Luxembourg have been in Beirut as… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2023
Russia warns ‘delusional’ West will ‘regret’ sending military aid to Ukraine The Ukraine conflict is “developing in an upward spiral”, a Kremlin spokesperson has said The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
No Deal on Tanks for Ukraine, But Hope Remains, Says Polish Minister No decision on supplying Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine was reached at a meeting of allies at Germany's Ramstein Air Base, Poland's defense minister said on Friday, though he remained optimistic that efforts to provide them would end in success. "Hope comes from the fact that...defense ministers of 15 countries… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2023
Here's what we know about Greta Thunberg's alleged ‘staged’ arrest in Germany Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was arrested on Tuesday, January 17 during a sit-in protest against the expansion of a coal mine in Lützerath, Germany. A video showing Greta seeming to pose for photographers while being held by police officers garnered more than ten million views in two days and fed… France 24 · Jan 20, 2023
India to face holders Belgium if they win crossover match against NZ ROURKELA: Hosts India will face defending champions Belgium in the quarterfinals of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup if they beat New Zealand in the crossover match in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. The Times of India · Jan 20, 2023
Germany under growing pressure to send tanks to Ukraine It’s amazing what the Germans can do when they put their mind to it. Prior to February 2022, the country was heavily reliant on Russian gas to heat its homes and power the mighty industries that make it the fourth-largest economy in the world. Before the war, more than half… Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023
U.S., NATO countries announce massive weapons package for Ukraine Western countries will send what looks to be the largest tranche of military hardware so far to help Ukraine prepare for an expected offensive against Russian forces in the near future. WEKU · Jan 20, 2023
Andy Reid’s only thought about the Chiefs’ 2023 game in Germany was about food Good answer, Andy Reid! USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 20, 2023
Russia claims capture of village near Ukraine’s Bakhmut Moscow says its troops have seized Klishchiivka as they press their offensive in the eastern region of Donetsk. Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2023
England hero Chloe Kelly sends message to Sarina Wiegman over role ahead of World Cup Chloe Kelly wrote her name into Lionesses folklore last summer when scoring the winner against Germany in the final of Euro 2022, securing England's first major trophy Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023
Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023 Greta Thunberg joins climate activists to rally on last day at Davos World Economic Forum Swedish activist, 20, arrives in Swiss city after being detained in Germany
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023 Leopard 2 tanks: what are they and why does Ukraine want them? The German-manufactured tank first came into service in 1979 and has been in wide service in Europe
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Reuters · Jan 20, 2023 EU's Borrell: Europe prepared to provide heavy tanks to Ukraine The European Union's foreign policy said on Friday some European countries are prepared to send heavy tanks to Ukraine and he hoped a decision to provide them will be made at defence ministers' talks at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
WEKU · Jan 20, 2023 Germany signals it hasn't ruled out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine Western defense officials are meeting to coordinate military assistance to Ukraine. Germany has resisted their efforts to persuade the country to export its Leopard 2 tanks, or allow others to do so.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023 Ukraine frustrated as Germany holds back decision on supply of tanks Poland says lives will be lost because of Berlin’s inaction, as summit breaks up without progress over Leopard 2s
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 Zelensky urges western allies to send tanks to defeat the Russian invader The Ukrainian president’s call intensifies the pressure on Germany to release its Leopard 2 battle tanks.
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 Germany has wavered on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Why does it matter? Nato allies – including Poland and the Baltic nations who fear the spread of Russian aggression – have been pressuring Germany to allow tanks to be sent to Ukraine to defend itself
Reuters · Jan 20, 2023 Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Battle around Bakhmut goes on in the mud Russian forces are trying to close their circle around the small mining city of Bakhmut, while rain and an early spring thaw turned eastern Ukraine's battlefields to mud which could hamper both sides as they push for an initiative.
Reuters · Jan 20, 2023 Ramstein summit fails to agree Leopard tanks deal for Ukraine The United States and its allies failed during talks in Germany to convince Berlin to provide its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine, a key demand from Kyiv as it tries to breath new momentum into its fight against Russian forces.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2023 Davos: Calls to Increase Investment in Climate Protection US special presidential envoy for climate John Kerry has praised Germany's climate policy, expressing his confidence that Berlin would be able to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. "We can hit 1.5 [degrees warming]," said Kerry, adding that: "We are not on track to do it now, and it is…