Russia's mercenary organisation, Wagner Group, has stopped recruiting prisoners to fight in Ukraine. According to the group's founder, Wagner began recruiting in Russia's prisoners sprawling penal system in summer last year.

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will be visiting united Kingdom on his second foreign visit since the Russian invasion as per the statement issued by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak office, Zelensky will visit Ukrainian forces currently training in Britain.

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Ukraine's Odessa faced new challenges as Russia claimed to have taken over many regions around Ukraine. According to reports, 50,000 people were left in dark, however, power has now been restored in some of the areas.

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The US has wanted to care to slow down exports to Russia which could strengthen Ukraine's war efforts in Ukraine. The US says it would punish Turkish companies' or banks who would contravene the sanctions.

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The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.&nbsp;"Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying.&nbsp;

<h2>Washington is playing its 'Ukrainian card': Russian envoy</h2>

Antonov said that the Biden administration has put almost everything on the 'Ukrainian card'. They include — Antonov claimed further — Washington's own international authority, the money of American taxpayers, and the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.&nbsp;

"At this rate, the United States could go to absolute madness, like giving fighter jets to the republic," Antonov added.&nbsp;

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"Washington is de facto inciting its proteges to attack Russian regions. For us, there is no difference when we talk about a possible attack by Kiev criminals on the Zaporozhzhia&nbsp;or Bryansk regions, Crimea or the Smolensk region. All the lands that became part of Russia by the will of their inhabitants are our Motherland and we will defend it with all our might," the Russian diplomat warned.

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The Pentagon on Friday announced the expansion of its military aid to Ukraine. The latest tranche of Washington's military aid to Kyiv also includes Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB), a weapon with a range of around 150 kilometres. The Pentagon estimates suggest that the United States has spent over $29.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine since the launch of Russia's special military operation starting February 24 last year.

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The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.

The United States is seeking to deliberately escalate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine by transferring increasingly powerful weapons to Kyiv, Russian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Friday. "Washington sees no boundaries in seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. The transfer of increasingly powerful weapons to the Kiev regime is a deliberate escalation of the conflict by the United States," the Russian embassy quoted Antonov as saying. Washington is playing its 'Ukrainian card': Russian envoy Antonov said that the Biden administration has put almost everything on the 'Ukrainian card'. They include — Antonov claimed further — Washington's own international authority, the money of American taxpayers, and the lives of Ukrainian soldiers. "At this rate, the United States could go to absolute madness, like giving fighter jets to the republic," Antonov added. ALSO READ | US arms package for Ukraine includes longer-range rockets that will double Kyiv's strike range "Washington is de facto inciting its proteges to attack Russian regions. For us, there is no difference when we talk about a possible attack by Kiev criminals on the Zaporozhzhia or Bryansk regions, Crimea or the Smolensk region. All the lands that became part of Russia by the will of their inhabitants are our Motherland and we will defend it with all our might," the Russian diplomat warned. ALSO WATCH | UK to supply battle tanks to Ukraine amid Russian strikes × The Pentagon on Friday announced the expansion of its military aid to Ukraine. The latest tranche of Washington's military aid to Kyiv also includes Ground Launched Small Diameter Bombs (GLSDB), a weapon with a range of around 150 kilometres. The Pentagon estimates suggest that the United States has spent over $29.3 billion in military aid for Ukraine since the launch of Russia's special military operation starting February 24 last year. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Weapons supply to Ukraine shows US could go to absolute madness, says Russian ambassador

Russian President Vladimir Putin, while marking 80 years of the Battle of Stalingrad, said that Russia would defeat Ukraine which according to him is in the grip of a new Avatar of Nazism. In his aggressive speech, Putin lashed out against Germany for providing modern weaponry to Ukraine.

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Is sympathy for Ukraine waning? Is NATO growing tired of Ukraine's demands? U.S. has refused to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. Germany wants the West to focus on domestic issues. Why is this happening? Molly Gambhir reports.

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After hitting a trillion dollars last year investment in clean energy is on the verge of surpassing spending of fossil fuels for the first time and despite the achievement, Bloomberg NEF estimated that spending on energy transition technology must instantly be increased to fulfill the aim of zero emissions by 2050.

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In Ukraine, Russian forces claimed big gains in the Eastern province of Donetsk as the focus of the war intensifies. According to the Ukrainian forces, Russia is reaching farther West in Donetsk.

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Polls done in United States, United Kingdom and Germany suggested that the willingness to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion is falling among its allies. The war between Russia and Ukraine will become a year old by end of this month.

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The latest round of Russian shelling has left four dead in Ukraine. As per Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sunday three people were killed by the shelling in the southern city of Kherson, while the Kharkiv regional governor reported the death of one person due to another strike.

In his daily evening address, Zelensky said, "Today, the Russian army has been shelling Kherson atrociously all day."

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The shelling which struck a Kharkiv hospital as per him left "two women, nurses, were wounded in the hospital". As per the regional administration, the dead include two men and one woman.

He added that "as of now, there are reports of six wounded and three dead."

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Kharkiv regional administration as per Reuters in a post on the app Telegram wrote that the "enemy shelling" resulted in the damage&nbsp;of a number of civil infrastructure objects including "the Kherson Regional Clinical Hospital, a school, a bus station, a post office, a bank, and residential buildings."

In Eastern Kharkiv, the strikes hit "a four-storey residential building". As per Oleh Synehubov, governor of Ukraine's second-largest city's regional military administration, "three victims received minor injuries. Unfortunately, an elderly woman died ... The building was partially destroyed."

Yet another strike in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine, where, as per AFP fighting has intensified recently, Moscow-appointed officials said that Kyiv's attacks have struck a railway bridge, "killing people".

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As&nbsp;per Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russian-installed head of the region, an attack from a Ukrainian HIMARS multiple rocket launcher was aimed at a railway bridge across the Molochnaya river.

The bridge is just north of Russia controlled city of Melitopol and was undergoing repairs. Balitsky said, "four people from the railways brigade were killed, five were injured."

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The latest round of Russian shelling has left four dead in Ukraine. As per Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Sunday three people were killed by the shelling in the southern city of Kherson, while the Kharkiv regional governor reported the death of one person due to another strike. In his daily evening address, Zelensky said, "Today, the Russian army has been shelling Kherson atrociously all day." Watch | Gravitas: Russia steps up offensive In Kherson, Kyiv The shelling which struck a Kharkiv hospital as per him left "two women, nurses, were wounded in the hospital". As per the regional administration, the dead include two men and one woman. He added that "as of now, there are reports of six wounded and three dead." Also read | Ukrainian forces ‘repel attacks’ near Blahodatne, Russia’s Wagner claims control Kharkiv regional administration as per Reuters in a post on the app Telegram wrote that the "enemy shelling" resulted in the damage of a number of civil infrastructure objects including "the Kherson Regional Clinical Hospital, a school, a bus station, a post office, a bank, and residential buildings." In Eastern Kharkiv, the strikes hit "a four-storey residential building". As per Oleh Synehubov, governor of Ukraine's second-largest city's regional military administration, "three victims received minor injuries. Unfortunately, an elderly woman died ... The building was partially destroyed." Yet another strike in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine, where, as per AFP fighting has intensified recently, Moscow-appointed officials said that Kyiv's attacks have struck a railway bridge, "killing people". Also read | Kyiv in talks with Western allies for long-range missiles, fighter jets: Ukrainian official As per Yevgeny Balitsky, the Russian-installed head of the region, an attack from a Ukrainian HIMARS multiple rocket launcher was aimed at a railway bridge across the Molochnaya river. The bridge is just north of Russia controlled city of Melitopol and was undergoing repairs. Balitsky said, "four people from the railways brigade were killed, five were injured." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia's latest 'atrocious' attacks on Kherson, Kharkiv kills four, including two nurses

Three people have been killed and 14 others have been injured in a Russian strike in Eastern Ukraine city. Kiev said that Moscow targeted residential buildings as garages and civilian cars were damaged earlier in an alleged strike in a Ukrainian hospital.

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As African leaders gathered at the Dakar Summit to discuss food security, Senegalese farmers are asking for health and support as Africa faces its worst food crisis ever. The Russia Ukraine war has added to it.

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Countries in the west have pledged to send as many as 321 tanks to Ukraine, said Kyiv's ambassador to France.&nbsp;"As of today, numerous countries have officially confirmed their agreement to deliver 321 heavy tanks to Ukraine," Vadym Omelchenko, Ukraine's ambassador to France, said in an interview with French TV station BFM on Friday.

"Delivery terms vary for each case and we need this help as soon as possible," he added.

The Ukrainian envoy, however, did not give a breakdown of the number of tanks per country.&nbsp;His comments come as the US has assured to supply 31 M1 Abrams tanks and Germany agreed to send 14 Leopard 2 A6s.

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Earlier, the UK pledged to send 14 Challenger 2 tanks, while Poland has asked for approval from Germany to transfer some of its own German-made Leopard 2s to Ukraine.

<h2>‘Crossing red line’</h2>

Meanwhile, North Korea has slammed the countries sending tanks to Ukraine, adding that they are “further crossing the red line” to win hegemony by proxy war.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong denounced US and its allies and said that Pyongyang&nbsp;will "stand in the same trench" as Russia against the United States.

“I express serious concern over the U.S. escalating the war situation by providing Ukraine with military hardware for ground offensive," Kim Yo Jong said in the statement.

"The United States and Western countries have neither right nor justification to slander sovereign states' exercise of the right to self-defence," she added.

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Countries in the west have pledged to send as many as 321 tanks to Ukraine, said Kyiv's ambassador to France. "As of today, numerous countries have officially confirmed their agreement to deliver 321 heavy tanks to Ukraine," Vadym Omelchenko, Ukraine's ambassador to France, said in an interview with French TV station BFM on Friday.

Countries in the west have pledged to send as many as 321 tanks to Ukraine, said Kyiv's ambassador to France. "As of today, numerous countries have officially confirmed their agreement to deliver 321 heavy tanks to Ukraine," Vadym Omelchenko, Ukraine's ambassador to France, said in an interview with French TV station BFM on Friday. "Delivery terms vary for each case and we need this help as soon as possible," he added. The Ukrainian envoy, however, did not give a breakdown of the number of tanks per country. His comments come as the US has assured to supply 31 M1 Abrams tanks and Germany agreed to send 14 Leopard 2 A6s. Gravitas: 'No skilled troops', Ukraine likely to struggle with Western Tanks Earlier, the UK pledged to send 14 Challenger 2 tanks, while Poland has asked for approval from Germany to transfer some of its own German-made Leopard 2s to Ukraine. ‘Crossing red line’ Meanwhile, North Korea has slammed the countries sending tanks to Ukraine, adding that they are “further crossing the red line” to win hegemony by proxy war. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong denounced US and its allies and said that Pyongyang will "stand in the same trench" as Russia against the United States. “I express serious concern over the U.S. escalating the war situation by providing Ukraine with military hardware for ground offensive," Kim Yo Jong said in the statement. "The United States and Western countries have neither right nor justification to slander sovereign states' exercise of the right to self-defence," she added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The United States on Thursday imposed a slew of sanctions on a Chinese company for allegedly providing satellite imagery of war-hit Ukraine to Russia's Wagner group. The members of US Senate, however, pushed the Biden administration for stronger action against Beijing. Both the treasury and state departments formally designated the Wagner group as a 'transnational criminal organisation'. The White House had approved the move last week.

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Among the firms targeted with a slew of sanctions&nbsp;was&nbsp;Changsha, Hunan province-based Changsha Tianyi Space Science and Technology Research Institute, a Chinese firm which the US claimed has provided satellite imagery over Ukraine to the Wagner Group.

Wagner group banned: What next?

The new sanctions "will further impede the Kremlin's ability to arm its war-machine that is engaged in a war of aggression against Ukraine, and which has caused unconscionable death and destruction," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an official statement.

"These images were gathered in order to enable Wagner combat operations in Ukraine," said a statement by the Treasury Department, which also announced sanctions on a Luxembourg-based subsidiary of the Chinese company.

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China is officially an ally of Russia. The United States sees it as Beijing's overt support for the war in Ukraine. China in the past has refused to supply Moscow with weapons.

"We will bring to their attention when we see violations of sanctions by their companies," Victoria Nuland, the State Department's number three official, told a Senate hearing on Thursday, AFP reported.

She was responding to senators who called for sanctions against China unless it limits the exports of technology necessary for missiles and related military applications by Russia.

"I understand that there has been evidence that Chinese companies working through Hong Kong have been exporting dual-use technologies including semiconductor chips," said Bob Menendez, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

"It seems to me that we should not forsake the potential of sanctions against China if it is providing critical assistance and it shouldn't be able to hide behind some companies," he said.

"We need to cut the head of the snake off in every way we can."

The Wagner Group — headed by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a businessman close to Russian President Vladimir Putin — has been especially active in the Central African Republic.

The Wagner Group has taken a prominent role in Ukraine as it sends to the battlefield Russian inmates who are promised clemency. The United States claimed last Friday that Wagner has about 50,000 fighters in Ukraine, 80 percent of them drawn from prisons.

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The United States on Thursday imposed a slew of sanctions on a Chinese company for allegedly providing satellite imagery of war-hit Ukraine to Russia's Wagner group. The members of US Senate, however, pushed the Biden administration for stronger action against Beijing. Both the treasury and state departments formally designated the Wagner group as a 'transnational criminal organisation'. The White House had approved the move last week. ALSO WATCH | Russia: Wagner Chief writes to White House, demands clarification on accusations × Among the firms targeted with a slew of sanctions was Changsha, Hunan province-based Changsha Tianyi Space Science and Technology Research Institute, a Chinese firm which the US claimed has provided satellite imagery over Ukraine to the Wagner Group. Wagner group banned: What next? The new sanctions "will further impede the Kremlin's ability to arm its war-machine that is engaged in a war of aggression against Ukraine, and which has caused unconscionable death and destruction," Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an official statement. "These images were gathered in order to enable Wagner combat operations in Ukraine," said a statement by the Treasury Department, which also announced sanctions on a Luxembourg-based subsidiary of the Chinese company. ALSO READ | US designates Wagner group as ‘significant transnational criminal organization’, imposes harsher sanctions China is officially an ally of Russia. The United States sees it as Beijing's overt support for the war in Ukraine. China in the past has refused to supply Moscow with weapons. "We will bring to their attention when we see violations of sanctions by their companies," Victoria Nuland, the State Department's number three official, told a Senate hearing on Thursday, AFP reported. She was responding to senators who called for sanctions against China unless it limits the exports of technology necessary for missiles and related military applications by Russia. "I understand that there has been evidence that Chinese companies working through Hong Kong have been exporting dual-use technologies including semiconductor chips," said Bob Menendez, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. "It seems to me that we should not forsake the potential of sanctions against China if it is providing critical assistance and it shouldn't be able to hide behind some companies," he said. "We need to cut the head of the snake off in every way we can." The Wagner Group — headed by Yevgeny Prigozhin, a businessman close to Russian President Vladimir Putin — has been especially active in the Central African Republic. The Wagner Group has taken a prominent role in Ukraine as it sends to the battlefield Russian inmates who are promised clemency. The United States claimed last Friday that Wagner has about 50,000 fighters in Ukraine, 80 percent of them drawn from prisons. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Germany, on Wednesday, announced that it will&nbsp;supply its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. A report in the German news outlet Der Spiegel Tuesday evening had said that the decision is almost final and will be announced soon.&nbsp;The decision follows "months of debate", according to the report, and will help bolster the country’s war effort against Russia.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the US is also expected to make an announcement Wednesday on sending its heavy tanks to Ukraine.&nbsp;

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;said "thank you to Germany, to Britain and to the US" for Germany's decision to send Leopold 2 tanks to Ukraine.

The matter was debated in the German parliament Wednesday morning. This now marks a landmark moment in the West's support for Kyiv. Notably, Berlin has been under pressure from several of its NATO supporters over the matter.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who turned 45 on Wednesday, earlier pressed allies to move forward with providing his forces with more than five to 15 modern tanks.

"Discussions must be concluded with decisions," Zelensky said in his nightly video address. "Decisions on real strengthening of our defence against terrorists. Allies have the required number of tanks."

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Meanwhile, just days after arguing against granting Kyiv's requests, Washington also decided to&nbsp;send its M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, two US officials told Reuters on Tuesday. A third official said the US could send a total of 31 tanks in the coming months.

Germany had earlier indicated that it won't send its Leopard tanks unless the US also agrees to send its M1 Abrams tanks.

Spiegel magazine reported that Germany was planning to supply at least one company of Leopard 2 A6 tanks, usually comprising 14 tanks. Other allies, in Scandinavia for example, will also follow Germany in supplying their Leopard tanks to Kyiv, the magazine reported.

Even though neither Berlin, nor Washington have confirmed the development, officials in Ukraine hailed the decision.&nbsp;

"A few hundred tanks for our tank crews .... This is what is going to become a real punching fist of democracy," Andriy Yermak, the head of Zelensky's administration, wrote on Telegram.

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Germany, on Wednesday, announced that it will supply its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. A report in the German news outlet Der Spiegel Tuesday evening had said that the decision is almost final and will be announced soon. The decision follows "months of debate", according to the report, and will help bolster the country’s war effort against Russia. Meanwhile, the US is also expected to make an announcement Wednesday on sending its heavy tanks to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said "thank you to Germany, to Britain and to the US" for Germany's decision to send Leopold 2 tanks to Ukraine. The matter was debated in the German parliament Wednesday morning. This now marks a landmark moment in the West's support for Kyiv. Notably, Berlin has been under pressure from several of its NATO supporters over the matter. Also Read | Poland officially requests Germany to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who turned 45 on Wednesday, earlier pressed allies to move forward with providing his forces with more than five to 15 modern tanks. "Discussions must be concluded with decisions," Zelensky said in his nightly video address. "Decisions on real strengthening of our defence against terrorists. Allies have the required number of tanks." × Meanwhile, just days after arguing against granting Kyiv's requests, Washington also decided to send its M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, two US officials told Reuters on Tuesday. A third official said the US could send a total of 31 tanks in the coming months. Germany had earlier indicated that it won't send its Leopard tanks unless the US also agrees to send its M1 Abrams tanks. Spiegel magazine reported that Germany was planning to supply at least one company of Leopard 2 A6 tanks, usually comprising 14 tanks. Other allies, in Scandinavia for example, will also follow Germany in supplying their Leopard tanks to Kyiv, the magazine reported. Even though neither Berlin, nor Washington have confirmed the development, officials in Ukraine hailed the decision. "A few hundred tanks for our tank crews .... This is what is going to become a real punching fist of democracy," Andriy Yermak, the head of Zelensky's administration, wrote on Telegram. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Germany finally approves delivery of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine on prodding by allies

Germany has announced it is ready to send 14 of its own tanks and to allow others to do so, in an U-turn from its previous position. US has also decided to supply 31 advanced M1 Abram tanks worth $400 million. The decision comes after weeks of pressure on Berlin from Western allies.

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Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 24 Iranian-made Shahed drones on Wednesday night, Ukraine's Air Force reported. According to officials, all of the drones were shot down by Ukrainian forces.

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Germany media reports say the Chancellor Olaf Scholz has now decided to send the battle tanks - Leopard tanks to Ukraine. While, the US may be supplying the Abram tanks. Berlin's move reportedly come as a green light for Poland to send its Leopard tanks to Ukraine as well.

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Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24).&nbsp;After clinching the Golden Globe earlier this month, 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR' has scored an Oscar nomination. While the film failed to make inroads in any other category, the nomination should come as good news to director SS Rajamouli, stars NTR Jr, Ram Charan, and others in the cast and crew. Meanwhile,&nbsp;At least eight people were injured and one was killed in a shootout at an Oakland gas station, late Monday (January 23) said the San Francisco Bay Area police

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Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24). This comes as Berlin is facing mounting pressure from European allies to send tanks to Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. However, Warsaw has recently cranked up the pressure on Berlin to give its approval. The announcement comes a day after the&nbsp;Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, said Warsaw will ask Germany for permission to re-export Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.&nbsp;

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Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24).

Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24). After clinching the Golden Globe earlier this month, 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR' has scored an Oscar nomination. While the film failed to make inroads in any other category, the nomination should come as good news to director SS Rajamouli, stars NTR Jr, Ram Charan, and others in the cast and crew. Meanwhile, At least eight people were injured and one was killed in a shootout at an Oakland gas station, late Monday (January 23) said the San Francisco Bay Area police Click on the headlines to read more: Poland officially requests Germany to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, will ask compensation from EU Poland has officially sought permission from Germany to transfer its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak on Tuesday (January 24). This comes as Berlin is facing mounting pressure from European allies to send tanks to Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. However, Warsaw has recently cranked up the pressure on Berlin to give its approval. The announcement comes a day after the Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, said Warsaw will ask Germany for permission to re-export Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Indian film RRR's Naatu Naatu gets Oscar nod for best original song After clinching the Golden Globe earlier this month, 'Naatu Naatu' from 'RRR' has scored an Oscar nomination. While the film failed to make inroads in any other category, the nomination should come as good news to director SS Rajamouli, stars NTR Jr, Ram Charan, and others in the cast and crew. 'Naatu Naatu' has become something of a phenomenon across the world, with thousands of people recreating the song's choreography and sharing it on social media sites. Everyone from comedians to actors to filmmakers in Hollywood has found themselves transfixed by the audacious action of the film and the direction of Rajamouli. The director had similarly enjoyed rapturous responses the world over for his 'Baahubali' movies, though 'RRR' arguably has an even bigger impact. Check the full list of Oscar nominations here. US: Biden calls for assault weapons ban after California witnesses third mass shooting within three days At least eight people were injured and one was killed in a shootout at an Oakland gas station, late Monday (January 23) said the San Francisco Bay Area police, reported Associated Press. The incident in Oakland took place hours after two other mass shootings in the United States’, California. The state has now witnessed three mass shootings within three days. WHO to probe Indian, Indonesian firms over cough syrup linked deaths Taking note of the deaths of over 300 children linked to cough syrups in three countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has decided to launch a probe to find whether these medicines were contaminated from the manufacturers’ end, Reuters news agency reported citing sources familiar with the matter. 92% of Beijing population could be infected with Covid by January-end: Study Around 92 per cent of Beijing’s 22 million population would have been infected with COVID-19 by the end of January, a new study by researchers from the University of Hong Kong. The study estimated that by January 31 more than 90 per cent of Beijing's population would have had Covid. As of December 22, around 76 per cent of Beijing residents had contracted coronavirus, reported South China Morning Post. Amazon starts medicines delivery in the US at a $5 monthly subscription Amazon announced on Tuesday that it is expanding its foray into the healthcare industry by providing a $5 monthly subscription plan for its US prime members. That will cover a variety of generic medications and their doorstep delivery under its healthcare service, 'RxPass'. 'People threw bananas at me, used the N-word': Lewis Hamilton opens up about racial abuse at school Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has revealed that growing up, he was routinely called the 'N-word' and that bananas were thrown at him by the bullies. “For me, school was probably the most traumatising and most difficult part of my life.I already was being bullied at the age of 6," said Hamilton in an interview for the On Purpose podcast. 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Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday said that her government would not stand in the way of Poland sending its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. For Ukrainian officials who have been calling on its western allies to supply them with&nbsp;german-made tanks for months, this could be the big breakthrough Kyiv has been waiting for. Berlin has till now stood in the way of sending the tanks itself or allowing other NATO nations to do so.

Replying to a question about Germany’s reaction to Poland possibly sending the Leopard 2 tanks without Germany’s permission, Annalena Baerbock, the German foreign minister said, "for the moment the question has not been asked, but if we were asked we would not stand in the way." Baerbock was in a conversation with France’s LCI TV.

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Berlin has been facing heavy pressure to let the tanks go to Ukraine. However, the country’s social democratic party is sceptical regarding military involvement. As per Reuters, the nation is also wary of sudden moves that could trigger a further escalation of Moscow’s aggression.&nbsp;

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On Sunday, German defence minister Boris Pistorius said that he expects a decision soon. Talking to ARD Tv he said that his nation has other factors like the safety of their citizens to consider and that they would not make a hasty decision.

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of the embattled nation of Ukraine, has for long been pleading for the heavily armoured tanks which he says would give Kyiv ground troops more mobility and protection against the expected heightened Russian offensive.

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In a Sunday meeting with former UK PM Boris Johnson, he reiterated his pleas and said, "We need more weapons: tanks, aircraft, long-range missiles."

Russia on the other hand on Friday remarked that the supply of the tanks would not change the course of the conflict and would only add on to the problems of the Ukrainians.&nbsp;

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Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday said that her government would not stand in the way of Poland sending its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. For Ukrainian officials who have been calling on its western allies to supply them with german-made tanks for months, this could be the big breakthrough Kyiv has been waiting for.

Germany’s foreign minister on Sunday said that her government would not stand in the way of Poland sending its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. For Ukrainian officials who have been calling on its western allies to supply them with german-made tanks for months, this could be the big breakthrough Kyiv has been waiting for. Berlin has till now stood in the way of sending the tanks itself or allowing other NATO nations to do so. Replying to a question about Germany’s reaction to Poland possibly sending the Leopard 2 tanks without Germany’s permission, Annalena Baerbock, the German foreign minister said, "for the moment the question has not been asked, but if we were asked we would not stand in the way." Baerbock was in a conversation with France’s LCI TV. Watch | World at War: Will United States & Germany send their M1 Abram & Leopard tanks? Berlin has been facing heavy pressure to let the tanks go to Ukraine. However, the country’s social democratic party is sceptical regarding military involvement. As per Reuters, the nation is also wary of sudden moves that could trigger a further escalation of Moscow’s aggression. Also read | 'Attitude unacceptable': Poland hits out at Germany's decision not to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine On Sunday, German defence minister Boris Pistorius said that he expects a decision soon. Talking to ARD Tv he said that his nation has other factors like the safety of their citizens to consider and that they would not make a hasty decision. Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of the embattled nation of Ukraine, has for long been pleading for the heavily armoured tanks which he says would give Kyiv ground troops more mobility and protection against the expected heightened Russian offensive. Also read | Ukraine war: Allies offer more weapons to Kyiv, but Germany's reluctance stalls decision on tanks In a Sunday meeting with former UK PM Boris Johnson, he reiterated his pleas and said, "We need more weapons: tanks, aircraft, long-range missiles." Russia on the other hand on Friday remarked that the supply of the tanks would not change the course of the conflict and would only add on to the problems of the Ukrainians. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Wagner group which is helping Russia in the Ukraine war has been designated as an international criminal organisation by the United States of America. US officials said that next set of sanctions against the Wagner group will come into effect from the next week.

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The US has pledged hundreds of armoured vehicles, rockets and artillery shells to Ukraine as a part of a new $2.5 billion military assistance package. The package includes - 59 Bradley fighting vehicles, 90 striker armoured personnel carriers, 53 mine ambush protected vehicles and 350 high mobility multi-purpose vehicles.

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The US has pledged hundreds of armoured vehicles, rockets and artillery shells to Ukraine as a part of a new $2.5 billion military assistance package. There are missiles, heavier guns, tanks and armoured vehicles which are on the way for Ukrainian forces.

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The United States on Thursday announced a sizable additional delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as the country's Western backers attempt to strengthen its armoured forces.&nbsp;The package does not include the Western battle tanks that Kyiv had expected, but&nbsp;90 Stryker armoured personnel carriers, 59&nbsp;more Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Avenger air defence systems, and big and small ammunition, according to a Pentagon statement.

"The 59 Bradley IFVs included in this package, together with the 50 Bradleys previously committed on January 6, and the 90 Stryker APCs will provide Ukraine with two brigades of armored capability," it said.

A $3 billion package announced last week contained the first 50 Bradleys.

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With the exception of Britain, the United States and other nations have given Ukraine many significant contributions of armoured vehicles but have not committed to providing&nbsp;the country with any contemporary Western tanks.

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The United States on Thursday announced a sizable additional delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as the country's Western backers attempt to strengthen its armoured forces.

The United States on Thursday announced a sizable additional delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as the country's Western backers attempt to strengthen its armoured forces. The package does not include the Western battle tanks that Kyiv had expected, but 90 Stryker armoured personnel carriers, 59 more Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Avenger air defence systems, and big and small ammunition, according to a Pentagon statement. "The 59 Bradley IFVs included in this package, together with the 50 Bradleys previously committed on January 6, and the 90 Stryker APCs will provide Ukraine with two brigades of armored capability," it said. A $3 billion package announced last week contained the first 50 Bradleys. Also watch | WION Fineprint | Kyiv intensifies pressure on allies to provide more weapons With the exception of Britain, the United States and other nations have given Ukraine many significant contributions of armoured vehicles but have not committed to providing the country with any contemporary Western tanks. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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