<p>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.</p>

<p>"Delivery terms vary for each case and we need this help as soon as possible," he added.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h2><strong>Gravitas: 'No skilled troops', Ukraine likely to struggle with Western Tanks</strong></h2>

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<p>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.</p>

<h2><strong>‘Crossing red line’</strong></h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>“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.</p>

<p>"The United States and Western countries have neither right nor justification to slander sovereign states' exercise of the right to self-defence," she added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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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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<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the United States on Friday (January 20) for a new security assistance package to the war-torn nation. While Western allies are mulling over further military aid, especially tanks, to Kyiv to help in its fight against Russia.&nbsp;Zelensky expressed gratitude to US President Joe Biden for providing Ukraine with another powerful defence support package worth $2.5 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zelensky hailed the latest package that included Stryker armoured personnel carriers, Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Avenger air defence systems. He said that it will be an "important help in our fight against the aggressor".</p>

<p>The Ukrainian prime minister also mentioned that the West has the power to provide the war-ravaged nation with tanks, F-16 jets and long-range missiles.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Discussion over Leopard 2 tanks&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Zelensky asked the Western allies to "speed up" arms deliveries while speaking during defence ministers' talks at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The main focus of the gathering at Ramstein Air Base remained whether Germany will allow the supply of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zelensky said allies needed "not to bargain about different numbers of tanks but to open that principal supply that will stop evil".&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kremlin issues warning&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Kremlin warned that the Western tanks will make little difference on the ground. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “one should not exaggerate the importance of such supplies in terms of the ability to change something”.</p>

<p>“This will add problems for Ukraine, but this will change nothing in terms of the Russian side advancing on the path to achieving its goals,” it added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>US says ‘dig even deeper’ to support Ukraine&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>At the donor meeting, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said that the Western allies need to “dig even deeper” to support Ukraine with military aid at a crucial time in its battle against Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Austin said: "We need to dig even deeper. This is a decisive moment for Ukraine. The Ukrainian people are watching us, the Kremlin is watching us, and history is watching us."</p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the United States on Friday (January 20) for a new security assistance package to the war-torn nation. While Western allies are mulling over further military aid, especially tanks, to Kyiv to help in its fight against Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the United States on Friday (January 20) for a new security assistance package to the war-torn nation. While Western allies are mulling over further military aid, especially tanks, to Kyiv to help in its fight against Russia. Zelensky expressed gratitude to US President Joe Biden for providing Ukraine with another powerful defence support package worth $2.5 billion. Zelensky hailed the latest package that included Stryker armoured personnel carriers, Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles and Avenger air defence systems. He said that it will be an "important help in our fight against the aggressor". The Ukrainian prime minister also mentioned that the West has the power to provide the war-ravaged nation with tanks, F-16 jets and long-range missiles. Discussion over Leopard 2 tanks Zelensky asked the Western allies to "speed up" arms deliveries while speaking during defence ministers' talks at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The main focus of the gathering at Ramstein Air Base remained whether Germany will allow the supply of its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Zelensky said allies needed "not to bargain about different numbers of tanks but to open that principal supply that will stop evil". Kremlin issues warning Meanwhile, the Kremlin warned that the Western tanks will make little difference on the ground. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that “one should not exaggerate the importance of such supplies in terms of the ability to change something”. “This will add problems for Ukraine, but this will change nothing in terms of the Russian side advancing on the path to achieving its goals,” it added. US says ‘dig even deeper’ to support Ukraine At the donor meeting, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin said that the Western allies need to “dig even deeper” to support Ukraine with military aid at a crucial time in its battle against Russia. Austin said: "We need to dig even deeper. This is a decisive moment for Ukraine. The Ukrainian people are watching us, the Kremlin is watching us, and history is watching us." (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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