Russia scorns Germany for sending Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine Germany’s move to deliver Leopard 2s to Kyiv will lead to ‘permanent escalation’, says Russian embassy in Berlin. Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023
Djokovic's dad poses with pro-Russia fans Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan has been filmed posing with pro-Russian supporters at the Australian Open. AAP · 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
Norway police release former Wagner commander from detention Norwegian police said on Wednesday they would not seek to intern a former commander of Russia's Wagner mercenary group who recently fled to Norway, ordering him instead to stay at a secret location for security reasons. Reuters · Jan 25, 2023
Ukraine sanctions wealthy businessman, nine priests linked to Russian church President Volodymyr Zelenskiy imposed sanctions on one of Ukraine's richest businessmen and nine senior priests associated with the Russian Orthodox Church, blocking their assets for five years. Reuters · Jan 25, 2023
There is war in Ukraine. We have sanctions. So why would the UK Treasury help Putin’s brutal ally? Claims that the boss of the Wagner Group, a key part of Russia’s military machine, was aided in a libel action must be run to ground, says shadow chief secretary to the Treasury Pat McFadden The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
Doomsday Clock set at 90 seconds to midnight amid real threats to humankind The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists - the creators of the clock - first launched the initiative in response to the threat of nuclear war in the 1940s Irish Mirror · Jan 25, 2023
Ukraine confirms its troops have withdrawn from Soledar Ukraine confirmed on Wednesday its troops had withdrawn from Soledar in eastern Ukraine, almost two weeks after Russian troops said they had captured the small salt-mining town. Reuters · Jan 25, 2023
Ukraine Confirms Its Troops Have Withdrawn from Soledar Ukraine confirmed on Wednesday its troops had withdrawn from Soledar in eastern Ukraine, almost two weeks after Russian troops said they had captured the small salt-mining town. "In order to preserve the lives of service personnel, the Defense Forces withdrew from Soledar," military spokesman Serhiy Cherevatyi was quoted as saying… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023
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 · Jan 25, 2023
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 · Jan 25, 2023
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… Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023
Russia to blame for ‘worst food crisis since WW2’, says US envoy Cindy McCain warns food supplies will not be safe until Russian invasion of Ukraine has ended The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2023
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 · Jan 25, 2023
Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2023 Russian saboteurs seek to hamper Putin’s war machine Anti-Putin activists try to slow down Russia’s war in Ukraine and say they are willing to step up their violence.
The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023 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 · Jan 25, 2023 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
Reuters · Jan 25, 2023 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.
WEKU · Jan 25, 2023 The number of journalist deaths worldwide rose nearly 50% in 2022 from previous year A total of 67 journalists died around the world in 2022, a watchdog group said, largely driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and civil unrest following the assassination of Haiti's president.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023 Russian-Installed Donetsk Chief Says Wagner Units Making Progress in Bakhmut The Russian-installed governor of Ukraine's Donetsk region said on Wednesday that units of the Wagner contract militia were advancing in the town of Bakhmut, with fighting taking place in previously Ukrainian-held neighborhoods. Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield claim by Denis Pushilin, the Russian-imposed head of the region, whose…
Reuters · Jan 25, 2023 Ukraine's Red Cross to step up aid as fighting seen intensifying The Ukrainian Red Cross is preparing for more aid to the civil population in the country's war-plagued zones in light of a possible new Russian offensive, the organization's general secretary said.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023 Türkiye: No Normalization with Damascus at Syrians Expense Türkiye reaffirmed it will not take any decision regarding the normalization of ties with the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria so long that it could damage the lives of Syrians in opposition-run territory in the north. Defense Minister Hulusi Akar stressed that his country will not take any decision…
Reuters · Jan 25, 2023 Russia claims progress in Bakhmut, Ukraine says fighting fierce The head of the Russian-controlled part of Ukraine's Donetsk region said on Wednesday that units of the Wagner contract militia were advancing in the town of Bakhmut and a senior Ukrainian official said fighting there and in a second town was growing fiercer.
Chicago Tribune · Jan 25, 2023 Commentary: Prosecuting genocide is not ‘optional’ for any nation Recently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy contended that atrocities committed by Russian troops against unarmed Ukrainian citizens constituted war crimes.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023 Ukraine War Moves ‘Doomsday Clock’ to 90 Seconds to Midnight With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the specter of nuclear weapon use, Earth crept its closest to Armageddon, a science-oriented advocacy group said, moving its famous “Doomsday Clock” up to just 90 seconds before midnight. “We are really closer to that doomsday,” former Mongolian president Elbegdorj Tsakhia said Tuesday at…