Russia warns ‘delusional’ West will ‘regret’ sending military aid to Ukraine The Ukraine conflict is “developing in an upward spiral”, a Kremlin spokesperson has said The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
‘He dribbles like Ronaldinho’: rise of Mudryk no surprise to old teammates Chelsea’s £89m signing has made rapid progress on the pitch but those who trained with him always saw his raw talent The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023
Russia’s atrocities in Ukraine, rehearsed in Chechnya Moscow’s invasion has echoes of the tactics it employed in conflicts in the North Caucasus, experts and survivors say. Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2023
No Deal on Tanks for Ukraine, But Hope Remains, Says Polish Minister No decision on supplying Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine was reached at a meeting of allies at Germany's Ramstein Air Base, Poland's defense minister said on Friday, though he remained optimistic that efforts to provide them would end in success. "Hope comes from the fact that...defense ministers of 15 countries… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2023
Ukraine Says Situation Deteriorating at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Ukraine's energy minister said on Friday the situation at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station was deteriorating because of the psychological state of its Ukrainian staff and the condition of equipment. The Ukrainian staff have remained at the plant in southeastern Ukraine since Russian forces captured it last March, soon… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2023
Germany under growing pressure to send tanks to Ukraine It’s amazing what the Germans can do when they put their mind to it. Prior to February 2022, the country was heavily reliant on Russian gas to heat its homes and power the mighty industries that make it the fourth-largest economy in the world. Before the war, more than half… Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023
EU working on 10th round of Russia sanctions - diplomats European Union countries are working on a 10th package of sanctions to take effect next month against Russia for waging war against Ukraine, diplomatic sources told Reuters. Reuters · Jan 20, 2023
Erdogan offers to mediate between Moscow and Kyiv in call with Zelenskiy Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan repeated his offer to mediate between Russia and Ukraine in a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, the Turkish presidency said. Reuters · Jan 20, 2023
Africa's economic growth: What's the outlook for 2023? The war in Ukraine, climate change and food insecurity are three issues blighting the world. Africa, though, is perhaps the continent set to be hardest hit by all of them. France’s development agency AFD is publishing a report on the African economy, which aims to provide an overview of the… France 24 · Jan 20, 2023
U.S., NATO countries announce massive weapons package for Ukraine Western countries will send what looks to be the largest tranche of military hardware so far to help Ukraine prepare for an expected offensive against Russian forces in the near future. WEKU · Jan 20, 2023
Russia claims capture of village near Ukraine’s Bakhmut Moscow says its troops have seized Klishchiivka as they press their offensive in the eastern region of Donetsk. Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2023
Ukraine, climate, economy: Takeaways from glitzy Davos event Power brokers have wrapped up the World Economic Forum’s annual conclave in the Swiss town of Davos as worries about the war in Ukraine, a warming planet and a cooling global economy dominated discussions about the world’s ills The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023
First UN aid convoy reaches area close to Soledar in Ukraine Spokesperson says three trucks carrying supplies for 800 people have headed to scene of intense fighting The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023
Fighter jets, NATO, Congress and Ukraine: Complex issues roil US-Turkey relations WASHINGTON — The United States is locked in a delicate dance with Turkey, one of its most problematic allies, that involves fighter jets, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Congress and, ultimately, the war in Ukraine. Los Angeles Times · Jan 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023 UK offers qualified backing for tribunal to prosecute Russia’s leaders Concerns court may undermine work of ICC in holding Putin and others to account for war crimes in Ukraine
Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023 Davos 2023: the gossip, the parties and the Zelenskys As the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum comes to a close, Anne McElvoy shares a behind-the-scenes look at the most in-demand party guests, and what everyone’s really talking about
The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023 Russia claims progress in eastern Ukraine; Kyiv craves tanks Russia is claiming its forces have captured a village in an intense and monthslong push toward the eastern Ukraine city of Bakhmut
Reuters · Jan 20, 2023 Davos 2023: Outlook brighter than feared, fraught with risks The year ahead looks better than feared for the global economy but remains fraught with risks including escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and the emergence of a transatlantic trade war, the World Economic Forum's final panel concluded.
Reuters · Jan 20, 2023 Factbox-Ukraine's military supplies: What ground vehicles are Kyiv's allies sending? The United States and its allies have been ramping up supplies of armoured vehicles being sent to Ukraine amid their concerns about a Russian spring offensive.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2023 Leopard 2 tanks: what are they and why does Ukraine want them? The German-manufactured tank first came into service in 1979 and has been in wide service in Europe
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.
Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2023 The Standard View: Ukraine needs western unity – and that means tanks War is contingent on many things. Outcomes rest on a multiplicity of factors, decisions and inputs. Some are out of anyone’s control while others, such as arms supplies from allies, are not.
Reuters · Jan 20, 2023 Russian politician poses with sledgehammer in tribute to Wagner mercenaries A senior Russian politician on Friday published a picture of himself clutching a sledgehammer given to him by the Wagner mercenary group, a tool it has adopted as a symbol of vengeance since one was used to murder a Wagner defector last year.
Reuters · Jan 20, 2023 EU's Borrell: Europe prepared to provide heavy tanks to Ukraine The European Union's foreign policy said on Friday some European countries are prepared to send heavy tanks to Ukraine and he hoped a decision to provide them will be made at defence ministers' talks at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
WEKU · Jan 20, 2023 Germany signals it hasn't ruled out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine Western defense officials are meeting to coordinate military assistance to Ukraine. Germany has resisted their efforts to persuade the country to export its Leopard 2 tanks, or allow others to do so.