Speed, number of tanks supplied is vital to Ukraine -Zelenskiy The key to providing tanks for Ukraine's defence against Russia was speed and sufficient numbers, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday. Reuters · Jan 25, 2023
French politicians and generals weigh up plans to send Leclerc tanks to Ukraine Top French politicians and military chiefs were on Wednesday night thrashing out proposals over whether to send the country's Leclerc tanks to Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Jan 25, 2023
Russia unveils 'Mad Max' style armoured killing machine dubbed The Wagner Wagon Russia's new “Mad Max” style fighting vehicle, dubbed The Wagner Wagon, is mine-resistant and bristling with weaponry such as a 14.5 mm heavy machine gun capable of hitting targets two miles away Daily Mirror · Jan 25, 2023
NATO's Stoltenberg expects allies to lift defence spending target NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg expects the alliance's member states to raise their current spending target on defence of 2% of national output when they meet for a summit in Vilnius in July, he told German newspaper Die Welt. Reuters · Jan 25, 2023
Germany Promises Swift Answer on Battle Tanks for Ukraine Germany on Tuesday said it would decide "shortly" whether to authorize the export of powerful German-made Leopard battle tanks long sought by Kyiv and encouraged allies to start training Ukrainian forces to use them. While Western nations have pledged ever more sophisticated military hardware in recent weeks to help Ukraine… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023
Türkiye Cancels Trilateral Sweden-Finland Meet after Protest Türkiye has cancelled indefinitely a trilateral mechanism meeting with Sweden and Finland scheduled for February after a weekend protest in Stockholm that drew condemnation from Ankara, state broadcaster TRT reported on Tuesday. The meeting that was to take place in Brussels in February was postponed at Ankara's request, TRT said… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 24, 2023
UK will not dictate what support allies should offer Ukraine, says No 10 Kyiv has requested tanks and more powerful armoury as Russia’s war drags on. The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023
Germany okays tank training for Ukrainians BERLIN: Germany said on Tuesday that allies could start training Ukrainian forces to use the Leopard battle tanks desperately sought by Kyiv to repel Russian troops, provoking a defiant response from the Kremlin. Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2023
Poland requests re-export of 14 tanks to Ukraine, with swipe at German 'delays' Poland on Tuesday said it had submitted a formal request asking Germany to allow the re-export of its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine, cranking up pressure on Berlin on heavy weapons that Kyiv sees as crucial to repel the Russian invasion. Reuters · Jan 24, 2023
NATO secretary general 'planning to visit Japan' Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's secretary general, is planning to visit Japan as early as this month for talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned from several NATO officials. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 23, 2023
Davos 2023: Key takeaways from the World Economic Forum Global leaders and business executives departed a freezing World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting on Friday after a frank exchange of views over how the world will tackle its biggest issues in 2023. Reuters · Jan 20, 2023
Need to focus on ammunition, maintaining weapons to Ukraine- NATO chief NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday that countries backing Ukraine needed to focus not only on sending new weapons to Kyiv, but looking at ammunition for older systems and helping maintain them. Reuters · Jan 20, 2023
Zelenskyy ramps up pressure on Western allies to send tanks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has bared his frustration about not obtaining enough tanks from some Western countries to help Ukraine’s defend against Russian forces The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2023
Ukraine helicopter crash: Volodymyr Zelensky tells Davos forum fatal crash in Kyiv suburb was ‘result of war’ In a video address to the World Economic Forum, Ukraine’s president stood and asked for a moment of silence for victims of the crash Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2023 Russia forces push forward despite ‘colossal losses’ A retreat, a missile blitz and a helicopter crash were the low points of a horrible 47th week of the war for Ukraine.
Reuters · Jan 18, 2023 Davos 2023: NATO chief calls for significant boost in arms for Ukraine Ukraine needs a "significant increase" in weapons at a pivotal moment in Russia's invasion and such support is the only way to a negotiated peaceful solution, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday.
Tribune News Service · Jan 16, 2023 Turkish President Erdogan keeps the world guessing on NATO expansion Six months after Turkey agreed to NATO allies inviting Sweden and Finland to join the alliance, the expansion has stalled as Ankara holds out on ratifying the applications.
Al Jazeera · Jan 15, 2023 NATO chief hints at more heavy weapons deliveries to Ukraine Jens Stoltenberg says he expects more weapons deliveries to war-torn Ukraine after UK pledges Challenger 2 tanks.
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2023 NATO chief promises more Western arms for Ukraine as Dnipro death toll rises Dnipro death toll rises to 29, city official states
The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war live: rescue attempts continue for survivors of Russian missile attack on Dnipro apartment block — as it happened At least 20 dead and fate of 40 remains unknown with scores left homeless says governor
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 15, 2023 NATO: More Heavy Weapons for Ukraine 'in the Near Future' Ukraine can expect more deliveries of heavy weapons from Western countries soon, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said in an interview with German media on Sunday. Kyiv has long pushed for heavier weaponry, including tanks, but Western nations have been reluctant, citing fears of becoming drawn into the war or…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 14, 2023 Turkey pushes back vote on Sweden and Finland’s Nato accession Ratification will have to wait at least until after elections in May or June, says senior official
Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2023 After Nord Stream blasts, NATO, EU vow to protect infrastructure The two Western organisations are moving to work more closely together, a development the Kremlin has ridiculed.
Reuters · Jan 11, 2023 NATO, EU to boost protection for pipelines, key infrastructure NATO and the EU are launching a task force to boost protection of critical infrastructure in response to last year's attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines and Russia's "weaponising of energy," the organisations' leaders said on Wednesday.
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023 NATO chief confident Nordic pair will join despite holdups NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says he's confident that Finland and Sweden will join the military alliance