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Germany Clears Way for Scores of Tanks for Ukraine, US Also Poised

Germany cleared the way on Wednesday for Europe to send scores of battle tanks to Ukraine and the United States prepared to make a similar announcement, moves hailed by Kyiv as a potential turning point in the war, and condemned by Moscow as escalation. Kyiv has been calling for months…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2023

Brit arrested in Spain for allegedly helping Putin’s oligarch hide 255-foot yacht Tango - by renaming it Fanta

Richard Masters, 52, was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil on Friday, though his Russian-Swiss co-accused Vladislav Osipov remains at large

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2023

Briton arrested in Spain for allegedly helping oligarch evade sanctions

Richard Masters, 52, was arrested by the Spanish Guardia Civil on Friday, though his Russian-Swiss co-accused Vladislav Osipov remains at large.

Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2023

U.S., Germany to send scores of tanks to help Ukraine fight Russian invasion

The United States said on Wednesday it would supply Ukraine with 31 of its most advanced battle tanks after Germany broke a taboo with a similar announcement, moves hailed by Kyiv as a potential turning point in its battle to repel Russia's invasion.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2023

Lovely, We’re Officially The Closest To The End Of The World That We’ve Ever Been

The Doomsday Clock has officially reached 90 seconds to midnight and the end is nigh.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 25, 2023

Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs decisions on modern tanks deliveries

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Kyiv needed allies to decide on whether they would deliver modern tanks to strengthen the country's defence against Russia.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2023

Yellen visits Zambian farm to showcase Africa's ag potential

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has visited sites in rural and urban Zambia to showcase Africa's potential to help solve the world's problems with food shortages

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023

Symbolic Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight amid Ukraine war

Clock now at 90 seconds to midnight as scientists warn of increased nuclear threats amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2023

Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight than ever in latest announcement

The Clock signals how close the world is to ending, taking into account nuclear weapons and climate change

Manchester Evening News · Jan 24, 2023

Russian mercenary boss asks parliament to ban negative media reports about his men

The founder of Russia's Wagner mercenary group fighting in Ukraine has asked parliament to ban negative media reports about his men by amending the criminal code to make "discrediting" his fighters punishable by up to five years in jail.

Reuters · Jan 24, 2023