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Putin’s Ukraine invasion has pushed Sweden and Finland to join Nato – but Turkey is blocking it

The burning of a Quran at a weekend protest in Sweden has hardened Turkey’s resolve against an expansion of the defence alliance, writes Borzou Daragahi. It also offers President Erdogan a chance to look strong ahead of elections in May

The Independent UK

Ukraine war: why Germany dragged its feet over supplying Leopard tanks to Ukraine

The decision to provide heavy tanks to Ukraine in significant numbers constitutes a step change in western military support for Ukraine. For the first time, western countries are providing substantial offensive capabilities to support a major campaign to regain lost territory.

The Conversation

Turkey: Sweden complicit in hate crime, NATO talks pointless

Turkey’s foreign minister has accused Sweden of being complicit in a “hate and racist crime” for failing to prevent weekend protests in Stockholm by an anti-Islam and pro-Kurdish groups

The Independent UK

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Denmark plans military conscription for women

Denmark plans compulsory military conscription for women, as the country seeks to significantly boost the size of its armed forces.

Bangkok Post

Middle East round-up: Turkey, Sweden, NATO and the Quran

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine: why supply of US and German tanks echoes cold war

The decision that Germany and the US will allow the export of M1 Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, alongside the British Challenger 2 tanks promised in mid January is the culmination of Nato’s policy to assist Ukraine and an important symbolic step in the west’s response to Putin’s…

The Conversation

Analysis-Erdogan thrusts NATO expansion issue into Turkey's tense election campaign

Two provocative incidents in Stockholm this month have energised Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ahead of tight elections and dimmed Sweden and Finland's hopes of joining NATO before the summer, diplomats, analysts and opposition politicians say.

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Turkey says it is "meaningless" to restore NATO dialogue with Sweden, Finland

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday it was "meaningless" to hold a trilateral meeting with Sweden and Finland to discuss their NATO bids after protests this month in Stockholm.

Reuters

Russia launches deadly barrage of missiles at Kyiv

Ukrainian officials see assault as Moscow’s furious response to the news that the US and Germany are sending tanks to help Kyiv fight Russia’s invasion

The Independent UK

Ukraine lauds Western move on tanks, while Russia attacks

The West's move to send tanks to Ukraine was greeted enthusiastically from Kyiv, Berlin and Washington

The Independent UK

Populist billionaire vies with ex-general for top Czech post

Retired army Gen. Petr Pavel is challenging populist billionaire Andrej Babis in the Czech presidential runoff vote for the largely ceremonial post that pits the political newcomer against the former prime minister

The Independent UK

‘We need jets and missiles to beat Russia,’ says Zelensky in fresh plea

The promise of modern tanks comes as both Ukraine and Russia are expected to launch new offensives in the war

Evening Standard

Ukraine says US and German tank pledges ‘only the beginning’ and calls for fighter jets

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised the decision by western allies but urged speed in the delivery of new weaponry

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine seeks weapons to beat back Russia: Here’s what it’s got

Ukraine’s allies have provided more than 4,000 armored vehicles, artillery pieces, aircraft and other weapon systems to help Kyiv fight Russia, and now NATO’s most powerful members are sending main battle tanks — the alliance’s best weapons designed to destroy other tanks and take back territory from the enemy.

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Russia unleashes missiles, drones at Ukraine after Kyiv secures tanks, 11 dead

Ukrainian civilians raced for cover on Thursday as Russia fired a barrage of missiles and drones across the country, killing at least 11 people, according to officials, a day after Kyiv won Western pledges of battlefield tanks to combat Moscow's invasion.

ABC News

Can Germany's Leopard 2 tanks put Ukraine on the front foot against Russia?

After weeks of hesitation, Germany has finally granted Ukraine access to its powerful Leopard 2 tanks. But are they enough to turn the tide against the immense Russian army?

Al Jazeera

Ukraine eyes fighter jets after tanks: ‘This is what we want’

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there is no chance of any fighter jets being sent to Ukraine despite renewed calls.

The Guardian - UK

Western unity is critical, but Ukraine needs more than tanks to win this war

Washington joins Berlin in agreeing to send tanks – but offer will only go so far to keep Russians at bay

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Germany to boost Ukraine firepower with Leopard battle tanks

Germany pledged to supply Ukraine with more than 100 Leopard 2 battle tanks in a joint effort with allies, providing Kyiv’s forces with a significant upgrade in firepower and earning effusive praise from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Reuters

Explainer-Why is Turkey blocking Sweden and Finland NATO membership?

Swedish and Finnish hopes of quickly joining NATO have run into an obstacle in the form of objections by Turkey, which holds veto powers over accession to the military alliance.

The Independent UK

Joe Biden’s decision to send tanks to Ukraine is about more than just politics

The move provides a significant military boost to Kyiv, writes Kim Sengupta

Daily Mirror

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

The Independent UK

In Romania, French battlegroup holds NATO combat exercise

Around 600 French soldiers deployed to Romania as part of a NATO battlegroup have held a combat exercise to test the 30-nation alliance’s readiness on its eastern flank, amid the war in neighboring Ukraine

Reuters

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

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.

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