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IOC clears path for Russians to compete at Paris Olympics

The IOC made clear Wednesday it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, in defiance of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky’s call to exclude them entirely.

France 24

IOC flags pathway to Olympic return for Russian, Belarusian athletes despite Ukrainian protests

The International Olympic Committee flags its intention to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under a neutral flag at upcoming summer and winter Games, sparking outrage from Ukrainians.

ABC News

Putting a dampener on Thai recovery

After three years in which the economy suffered from Covid effects, I am sorry to say that 2023 will not be the year of economic recovery as everyone had hoped. The global economy will still be plagued by inflation threats and several adverse factors such as excessive debt and the…

Bangkok Post

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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?

ABC News

US will give military tanks to Ukraine, signaling Western powers' long-term commitment to thwarting Russia

President Joe Biden announced on Jan. 25, 2023, that the U.S. would send 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine – following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s repeated requests for more military tanks to help wage its war against Russia.

The Conversation

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

‘Rather pathetic’: Germany feels the heat after tank resistance

German reluctance to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine alleviated as US steps up with Abrams.

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IOC gives green light for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete in Paris

Russian and Belarusian athletes will have to compete under a neutral flag at the 2024 Olympics.

The Independent UK

Myanmar backflip on Sean Turnell’s amnesty leaves government ‘deeply concerned’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Body image activist Taryn Brumfitt honoured, Albanese fights for voice

Body image activist from South Australia takes the top national award; PM urges opponents to see the national interest; and pro-Russian tennis fans quizzed by police

The Guardian - AU

Modern Day Russian Rapunzel Says She Keeps Getting The Same Creepy Request From Men Online

Rapunzel Mum Hair has been approached by men online that want her to cut her hair and sell as she refuses to do so and keeping it.

Zenger

Volodymyr Zelensky’s Russia Olympics plea rejected by IOC

The IOC made clear it wants Russians to compete at tParis 2024 as neutral athletes

The Independent UK

Panel seeks to allow re-exports of Swiss weaponry to Ukraine

A parliamentary panel in Switzerland has recommended waiving a law that bars countries from re-exporting Swiss armored vehicles, weapons and other war materiel to Ukraine for its defense against Russia

The Independent UK

Russian warship simulates hypersonic missile strike in the Atlantic Ocean

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the development of hypersonic missiles back in 2019

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

Olympic bosses set out hopes for Russian athletes competing at Paris 2024 in ‘unifying mission’

Ukraine calls for Russian athletes to be banned falls on deaf ears at IOC

The Independent UK

IOC seeks pathway to let Russians compete at Paris Olympics

The IOC has made clear it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes

Al Jazeera

US will send dozens of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Biden announces

US president says the new military aid underscores Washington’s ‘enduring commitment’ to Kyiv against Moscow’s invasion.

Daily Mirror

Russia installs anti-aircraft missiles on key Moscow buildings in sabotage fears

The missile systems have been set up on Russian government and political buildings, plus VIP homes in a sign of Kremlin paranoia over civil war breaking out over war in Ukraine

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Despite Concerns, US to Send 31 Abrams Tanks to Ukraine

The US will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, senior administration officials said Wednesday, reversing months of persistent arguments by the Biden administration that the tanks were too difficult for Ukrainian troops to operate and maintain. The US decision came on the heels of Germany agreeing to send…

Daily Mirror

US sending 31 battle tanks to Ukraine in major blow to Vladimir Putin's Russia

Joe Biden's administration has committed more than $26 billion to Ukraine and said the tanks will “enhance Ukraine’s capacity to defend its territory and achieve its strategic objectives"

Reuters

In change of course, U.S. agrees to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine

The United States announced on Wednesday it will supply Ukraine with 31 advanced M1 Abrams tanks worth $400 million in a matter of months, a decision that helped break a diplomatic logjam with Germany over how best to help Kyiv in its war against Russia.

The Guardian - UK

Sending tanks to Ukraine makes one thing clear: this is now a western war against Russia

Volodymyr Zelenskiy is finally getting the help he wants, but it places more of Ukraine’s future in US hands, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Daily Mirror

Ralf Schumacher in blunt response as Max Verstappen told 2022 F1 title was "not valid"

Ex-F1 driver Schumacher issued a blunt response on social media to Vitaly Petrov's claim that sporting titles are "not valid" without participation from Russian competitors

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

Reuters

Analysis-Zelenskiy purges officials to keep Ukrainians and West onside

The biggest shake-up of Ukraine's government since Russia's full-scale invasion underlines President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's need to show key Western partners and war-weary Ukrainians that he is serious about tackling corruption and punishing misrule.

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