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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 · Jan 26, 2023

Russian soldier jumps out window and falls 100ft to death in front of his mum

His mother, who was working as a cleaner for the Russian Foreign Ministry at the time, watched as her son Mikhail Lyubimov plummeted to the ground after throwing himself out of the 10th floor window of their apartment building

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Novak Djokovic's dad hit with calls to be banned from Australian Open over Putin fan pics

Novak Djokovic's dad was seen congregating with a number of Vladimir Putin supporters outside the Rod Laver Arena, and now there have been calls to ban the Serbian from the Australian Open

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

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 · Jan 26, 2023

Ukraine not interested in peace talks with ‘nobody’ Putin, Zelensky says

Vladimir Putin ‘a man who said one thing and did another’, Ukraine’s president says

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Novak Djokovic’s dad seen ‘posing with supporters of Putin’ at Australian Open

The father of tennis ace Novak Djokovic, Srdjan Djokovic, is under fire after appearing to pose with Pro-Kremlin supporters and proclaiming “long live the Russians” as his son took part in the Australian Open.

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2023

Commentary: To Georgians, Ukraine represents freedom and the potential for EU membership

Upon my arrival in the capital city of Tbilisi, the impact that the war in Ukraine has had on the conscience of Georgians became immediately apparent. Throughout the city, the blue and yellow of the Ukrainian flag hang proudly along with the red crosses of the Georgian flag. The war…

Chicago Tribune · Jan 26, 2023

Novak Djokovic's dad seen posing next to supporters of Vladimir Putin at Australian Open

Russian flags have been banned from the tournament in Melbourne but were seen being waved during Djokovic's clash with Andrey Rublev earlier this week

Daily Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Novak Djokovic father spotted at pro-Russia demonstration in Australia

Djokovic Sr. is in Australia as his son is competing at the Australian Open.

Irish Mirror · Jan 26, 2023

Australian Open semi-finals: Rybakina beats Azarenka, Sabalenka sees off Linette – as it happened

Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s women’s singles final after two entertaining semi-finals in Melbourne

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023