Poland has expressed a desire to supply Ukraine with German-made Leopard 2 tanks. However, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has held back so far from sending them. Watch this video to find out what is the correct procedure to re-export German tanks?

Why is Poland submitting official request to Germany for the re-export of tanks to Ukraine?

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Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (January 24) as Ukraine&nbsp;marked 11 months of war that Russian athletes should have "no place" at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "I particularly emphasised that athletes from Russia should have no place at the Olympic Games in Paris," Zelensky wrote on Telegram following a telephone call with Macron.

On February 24, 2022, only a few days after the Beijing Winter Olympics' closing ceremony, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.

The International Olympic Committee promptly imposed sanctions on Russia and neighbouring Belarus, which Moscow's forces used as a base for the invasion.

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Since the start of the war,&nbsp;neither Russia nor Belarus have hosted an international athletic event, and their national anthems are no longer played at significant events.

Thomas Bach, the head of the IOC, stated last year that he would like to see the athletic sanctions extended in 2023 and a strong Ukrainian team in the Olympics in Paris and the Winter Olympics in Italy in 2026.

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Zelensky demanded in December that all Russian athletes be excluded entirely from all international competitions.

Additionally, the Ukrainian president expressed his&nbsp;disagreement with the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee's position that Russian and Belarusian athletes might compete in the Paris Games as long as they did not display their national flags.

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Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (January 24) as Ukraine marked 11 months of war that Russian athletes should have "no place" at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, told his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday (January 24) as Ukraine marked 11 months of war that Russian athletes should have "no place" at the 2024 Paris Olympics. "I particularly emphasised that athletes from Russia should have no place at the Olympic Games in Paris," Zelensky wrote on Telegram following a telephone call with Macron. On February 24, 2022, only a few days after the Beijing Winter Olympics' closing ceremony, Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee promptly imposed sanctions on Russia and neighbouring Belarus, which Moscow's forces used as a base for the invasion. Also read | Five regional governors, four deputy ministers dismissed over corruption scandal in Ukraine Since the start of the war, neither Russia nor Belarus have hosted an international athletic event, and their national anthems are no longer played at significant events. Thomas Bach, the head of the IOC, stated last year that he would like to see the athletic sanctions extended in 2023 and a strong Ukrainian team in the Olympics in Paris and the Winter Olympics in Italy in 2026. Also watch | Ukraine Graft Clean-Up: Senior Ukrainian officials step down on graft charges Zelensky demanded in December that all Russian athletes be excluded entirely from all international competitions. Additionally, the Ukrainian president expressed his disagreement with the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee's position that Russian and Belarusian athletes might compete in the Paris Games as long as they did not display their national flags. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year there have been multiple reports insinuating that China is backing Moscow in its war against Kyiv. Now, almost a year into the war, the United States has reportedly confronted China with evidence that Chinese state-owned companies may be providing help to Russia in its war against Ukraine.&nbsp;

People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that the support includes non-lethal military and economic assistance. The report claimed that the Chinese support to Russia is just short of a wholesale evasion of the US sanctions regime.&nbsp;

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China's diplomatic stance on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine has not been all-out abrasive like that of European countries. On various international platforms, China has chosen to not condemn Russia. Though nothing substantiative has come out as to what the evidence indeed is, the Biden administration's findings will have a potential impact on US foreign policy vis-a-vis Russia and China.&nbsp;

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US and China are already in the midst of a technology war and over who is leading in the arena of advanced semiconductors. This, along with the Taiwan contestation, are the major areas to watch out for as the US tries to fully understand the significance of the reported evidence on Chinese state-owned companies' help to Russia in its war against Ukraine.&nbsp;

China has already called out US, describing its sanctions on Russia "immoral." Beijing has forthrightly refused to adhere to the US sanctions against Russia, however, any backdoor strategy to help Russia in the war is yet to be ascertained. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen met Vice Premier Liu He last week and US secretary of state Antony Blinken is set to visit Beijing in February, the first such visit since the Covid-19 outbreak shut down travel in early 2020.

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“Now, what you hear from Beijing is that it claims to be neutral,” US State Secretary Antony Blinken said earlier over China's claims of being neutral over Russia's war against Ukraine. “I would start with the proposition that it’s pretty hard to be neutral when it comes to this aggression. There is a clear aggressor. There is a clear victim.”

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Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year there have been multiple reports insinuating that China is backing Moscow in its war against Kyiv. Now, almost a year into the war, the United States has reportedly confronted China with evidence that Chinese state-owned companies may be providing help to Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February last year there have been multiple reports insinuating that China is backing Moscow in its war against Kyiv. Now, almost a year into the war, the United States has reportedly confronted China with evidence that Chinese state-owned companies may be providing help to Russia in its war against Ukraine. People familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that the support includes non-lethal military and economic assistance. The report claimed that the Chinese support to Russia is just short of a wholesale evasion of the US sanctions regime. Also Read | Shooting at Iowa charter school leaves two students dead, injures one employee China's diplomatic stance on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine has not been all-out abrasive like that of European countries. On various international platforms, China has chosen to not condemn Russia. Though nothing substantiative has come out as to what the evidence indeed is, the Biden administration's findings will have a potential impact on US foreign policy vis-a-vis Russia and China. Also Read | US Justice department to sue Google for the second time: Report US and China are already in the midst of a technology war and over who is leading in the arena of advanced semiconductors. This, along with the Taiwan contestation, are the major areas to watch out for as the US tries to fully understand the significance of the reported evidence on Chinese state-owned companies' help to Russia in its war against Ukraine. China has already called out US, describing its sanctions on Russia "immoral." Beijing has forthrightly refused to adhere to the US sanctions against Russia, however, any backdoor strategy to help Russia in the war is yet to be ascertained. Treasury secretary Janet Yellen met Vice Premier Liu He last week and US secretary of state Antony Blinken is set to visit Beijing in February, the first such visit since the Covid-19 outbreak shut down travel in early 2020. Watch | South Africa defends planned military drills with Russia and China “Now, what you hear from Beijing is that it claims to be neutral,” US State Secretary Antony Blinken said earlier over China's claims of being neutral over Russia's war against Ukraine. “I would start with the proposition that it’s pretty hard to be neutral when it comes to this aggression. There is a clear aggressor. There is a clear victim.” 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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The Netherlands wants to shut down operations of Europe's largest gas field, Groningen. Groningen will shut by October as operations are "very dangerous" to continue. Watch this video for all details.

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The armed Forces of Ukraine held military drills on Monday. The drills were held at a training ground in the country’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region. Watch this video for more details.

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian military holds offensive & assault drills in the Zaporizhzhia region

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;

“The Germans have already received our request for consent to the transfer of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. I also appeal to the German side to join the coalition of countries supporting Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks. This is our common cause, because it is about the security of the whole of Europe!”, said the&nbsp;Polish defence minister on Twitter.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the Polish Prime Minister,&nbsp;Mateusz Morawiecki, said that the country will ask the European Union to compensate for the cost of the Leopard 2 tanks. "We will apply for reimbursement to the European Union, it will be another test of good will," said the PM while addressing a press conference, as per Reuters.&nbsp;

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He added, "I hope that this answer from Germany will come quickly because the Germans are delaying, dodging, acting in a way that is difficult to understand."&nbsp;

However, Germany is yet to confirm if they have received such a request from Warsaw. Berlin whose&nbsp;approval is required for the re-export of Leopard tanks&nbsp;has been reluctant as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government believe&nbsp;their response can be viewed as an escalation or provocation by Russia.&nbsp;

Previously, Scholz said that sending tanks to Ukraine, which Kyiv has long sought, would have to be coordinated with the entire Western alliance, including the United States.

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The request also comes after the German foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, on Sunday, said that their government “if we were asked we would not stand in the way,” referring to the request for the Munich-based defence company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann manufactured Leopard 2 tanks.&nbsp;

While there are at least 2,000 such tanks across&nbsp;several European countries,&nbsp;since they are German-made it would require the authorisation of the country of origin.&nbsp;So far, Ukraine’s allies like Poland and the Czech Republic have only been willing to send the country Soviet-era T-72 tanks.&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). 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. “The Germans have already received our request for consent to the transfer of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. I also appeal to the German side to join the coalition of countries supporting Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks. This is our common cause, because it is about the security of the whole of Europe!”, said the Polish defence minister on Twitter. Meanwhile, the Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, said that the country will ask the European Union to compensate for the cost of the Leopard 2 tanks. "We will apply for reimbursement to the European Union, it will be another test of good will," said the PM while addressing a press conference, as per Reuters. ALSO READ | Explained: Are European allies planning to send tanks to Ukraine? He added, "I hope that this answer from Germany will come quickly because the Germans are delaying, dodging, acting in a way that is difficult to understand." However, Germany is yet to confirm if they have received such a request from Warsaw. Berlin whose approval is required for the re-export of Leopard tanks has been reluctant as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government believe their response can be viewed as an escalation or provocation by Russia. Previously, Scholz said that sending tanks to Ukraine, which Kyiv has long sought, would have to be coordinated with the entire Western alliance, including the United States. ALSO READ | Germany 'won't stand in the way' of Poland's decision to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine The request also comes after the German foreign minister, Annalena Baerbock, on Sunday, said that their government “if we were asked we would not stand in the way,” referring to the request for the Munich-based defence company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann manufactured Leopard 2 tanks. While there are at least 2,000 such tanks across several European countries, since they are German-made it would require the authorisation of the country of origin. So far, Ukraine’s allies like Poland and the Czech Republic have only been willing to send the country Soviet-era T-72 tanks. (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.

Poland officially requests Germany to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, will ask compensation from EU

India imported crude oil from Russia 1 million barrels per day for the first time in December. The crude oil export to India peaked when the EU and the US imposed a price cap on Russia's seaborne oil. Watch this to know more.

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Speaking in Berlin alongside German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, Stoltenberg called for heavier and more advanced weaponry for Ukrainian forces at a quicker pace.

Here's what NATO chief Stoltenberg said about sending weapons to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Paris to meet French President Macron. The French President said that sending tanks to Ukraine must not escalate the crisis.

Macron-Scholz meet in Paris: Macron says sending tanks to Ukraine must not escalate the crisis

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that corruption, the country’s chronic problem cast into the background by the war against Russia, would not be tolerated and promised forthcoming key decisions on uprooting it.

Ukraine pledges crackdown on corruption, dismisses deputy minister over allegations

Ukraine appears to be a step closer to getting the German-made Leopard 2 tanks. Germany says it will not stand in the way if Poland wants to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. This comes amid Ukraine preparing for unexpected new Russian offensive.

Ukraine War: Germany signals shift in veto on Leopard tanks for Ukraine

European Union foreign ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss another military aid of $545 million. The European Union's foreign policy chief hopes that the ministers will approve the military aid.

EU minister to discuss $545 million Ukraine aid

Germany signals shift in veto on Leopard tanks for Ukraine

Over the weekend, a corruption scandal emerged in Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, leading to sacking of a senior government official from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration on Sunday (January 22). An internal audit was launched by Kyiv’s Ministry of Defence amid allegations of signing contracts for basic food items at inflated prices.&nbsp; Zelensky, during his nightly address, vowed to take steps to tackle the issue&nbsp;as officials are promoting national unity amid the ongoing invasion by Russia.&nbsp;

Which Ukrainian senior minister was dismissed?

In a statement on the messaging app Telegram, on Sunday, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the dismissal of the Deputy Minister of Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure, Vasyl Lozynkiy, as per AFP. Furthermore, Zelensky during his address confirmed that he accepted the resignation of a deputy minister but did not mention who he was or what he was accused of. Notably, Lozynkiy was previously detained for allegedly accepting a bribe following an investigation into the case.

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Who is&nbsp;Lozynkiy and what was he accused of?

The 36-year-old, Lozynkiy, was the Deputy Minister of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine who took office in 2020. He had been detained on Saturday by the country’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) for suspected embezzlement. According to NABU officials, Lozynkiy received $400,000 “to facilitate the conclusion of contracts for the purchase of equipment and generators at inflated prices”, reported AFP. &nbsp;

This comes as Kyiv is facing major power outages as Russia has reportedly&nbsp;been targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The dismissal took place on Sunday by the country’s Cabinet of Ministers while Zelensky called this step a “signal to all whose behaviour violates the principle of justice,” as per the Kyiv Independent. &nbsp;

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Ukrainian Ministry of Defence denies corruption allegations

Ukraine’s ministry of defence, on Sunday, denied allegations of what could possibly be the worst corruption scandal in the armed forces since the conflict began nearly a year ago. This comes a day after multiple media reports accused them of signing military contracts at “two to three times higher” than current rates for staple foods like eggs and vegetables, reported AFP. However, the ministry calling the reports “false” asserted that the purchases were made “in accordance with the procedure established by the law”.&nbsp;

According to the news website ZN.UA, Ukraine’s defence ministry allegedly contracted eggs for $0.46 which would otherwise cost around $0.19 at a shop. Additionally, the reports also suggest that they procured potatoes at more than double the retail price while also signing a contract worth 13 billion hryvnias (over $350 million) for 2023.&nbsp;

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Subsequently, the defence ministry said that they would launch an investigation into how this information is shared as well as the allegations as it “harms the interests of defence during a sensitive period”. The probe will reportedly be conducted by a parliamentary committee.&nbsp;

The internal audit would also be preceded by an emergency meeting with Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov on Monday, said the ministry and assured that if violations among defence ministry officials are detected they will be held accountable as per the country's laws.&nbsp;

What Zelensky has said in light of these corruption allegations?

Addressing the country’s chronic problem of corruption, Zelensky has vowed&nbsp;that this week’s key decisions will be directed at uprooting it. Notably, Ukraine has witnessed a long history of rampant corruption and faced political uncertainty as a result, therefore when the incumbent president came into power in 2019 after a landslide victory he vowed to change the way Ukraine was governed.

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“I want this to be clear: there will be no return to what used to be in the past, to the way various people close to state institutions or those who spent their entire lives chasing a chair used to live”, said Zelensky, on Sunday, reported Reuters. He added, “This week will be the time for appropriate decisions. The decisions have already been prepared. I do not want to make them public at this time, but it will all be fair.”&nbsp;

In 2021, Ukraine’s corruption was ranked 122 on a list of&nbsp;180 countries in a report&nbsp;by Transparency International, a Germany-based non-profit. This&nbsp;has also hindered Kyiv’s bid to become a part of the European Union which had previously made anti-corruption reforms one of its key requirements to consider granting the country the candidate status last year.&nbsp;

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Over the weekend, a corruption scandal emerged in Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, leading to sacking of a senior government official from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration on Sunday (January 22).

Over the weekend, a corruption scandal emerged in Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, leading to sacking of a senior government official from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration on Sunday (January 22). An internal audit was launched by Kyiv’s Ministry of Defence amid allegations of signing contracts for basic food items at inflated prices. Zelensky, during his nightly address, vowed to take steps to tackle the issue as officials are promoting national unity amid the ongoing invasion by Russia. Which Ukrainian senior minister was dismissed? In a statement on the messaging app Telegram, on Sunday, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced the dismissal of the Deputy Minister of Development of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure, Vasyl Lozynkiy, as per AFP. Furthermore, Zelensky during his address confirmed that he accepted the resignation of a deputy minister but did not mention who he was or what he was accused of. Notably, Lozynkiy was previously detained for allegedly accepting a bribe following an investigation into the case. ALSO READ | Germany 'won't stand in the way' of Poland's decision to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine Who is Lozynkiy and what was he accused of? The 36-year-old, Lozynkiy, was the Deputy Minister of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine who took office in 2020. He had been detained on Saturday by the country’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) for suspected embezzlement. According to NABU officials, Lozynkiy received $400,000 “to facilitate the conclusion of contracts for the purchase of equipment and generators at inflated prices”, reported AFP. This comes as Kyiv is facing major power outages as Russia has reportedly been targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. The dismissal took place on Sunday by the country’s Cabinet of Ministers while Zelensky called this step a “signal to all whose behaviour violates the principle of justice,” as per the Kyiv Independent. ALSO WATCH | Ukraine pledges crackdown on corruption, dismisses deputy minister over allegations Ukrainian Ministry of Defence denies corruption allegations Ukraine’s ministry of defence, on Sunday, denied allegations of what could possibly be the worst corruption scandal in the armed forces since the conflict began nearly a year ago. This comes a day after multiple media reports accused them of signing military contracts at “two to three times higher” than current rates for staple foods like eggs and vegetables, reported AFP. However, the ministry calling the reports “false” asserted that the purchases were made “in accordance with the procedure established by the law”. According to the news website ZN.UA, Ukraine’s defence ministry allegedly contracted eggs for $0.46 which would otherwise cost around $0.19 at a shop. Additionally, the reports also suggest that they procured potatoes at more than double the retail price while also signing a contract worth 13 billion hryvnias (over $350 million) for 2023. ALSO READ | Ukraine war: Russian army launches ‘offensive operations’ in Zaporizhzhia, claims ‘advances’ Subsequently, the defence ministry said that they would launch an investigation into how this information is shared as well as the allegations as it “harms the interests of defence during a sensitive period”. The probe will reportedly be conducted by a parliamentary committee. The internal audit would also be preceded by an emergency meeting with Ukraine’s Defence Minister Oleksiy Reznikov on Monday, said the ministry and assured that if violations among defence ministry officials are detected they will be held accountable as per the country's laws. What Zelensky has said in light of these corruption allegations? Addressing the country’s chronic problem of corruption, Zelensky has vowed that this week’s key decisions will be directed at uprooting it. Notably, Ukraine has witnessed a long history of rampant corruption and faced political uncertainty as a result, therefore when the incumbent president came into power in 2019 after a landslide victory he vowed to change the way Ukraine was governed. ALSO WATCH | Zelensky's key adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks “I want this to be clear: there will be no return to what used to be in the past, to the way various people close to state institutions or those who spent their entire lives chasing a chair used to live”, said Zelensky, on Sunday, reported Reuters. He added, “This week will be the time for appropriate decisions. The decisions have already been prepared. I do not want to make them public at this time, but it will all be fair.” In 2021, Ukraine’s corruption was ranked 122 on a list of 180 countries in a report by Transparency International, a Germany-based non-profit. This has also hindered Kyiv’s bid to become a part of the European Union which had previously made anti-corruption reforms one of its key requirements to consider granting the country the candidate status last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. 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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has arrived in South Africa. He met his South African counterpart and reportedly held discussions on bilateral relations.

Russian Foreign Minister visits S. Africa: Russia's Wagner group increasing presence across Africa

As per reports, Germany’s new defense minister Boris Pistorius plans to visit Ukraine soon, as Berlin faces pressure to allow the shipment of German-made tanks to Ukraine.

Report: New German defense minister planning to visit Ukraine soon

For 11 months, Ukraine's western allies have have said support will continue as long as it takes but now it appears it has some unsaid conditions. Before Russia launches some new assault over Ukraine, President Zelensky wants to be ready with his defence.

WION Fineprint | War in Ukraine: Ukraine asks for special tanks ahead of Russia's new assault

Western allies pledged billions of dollars in weapons for Ukraine on Thursday and some promised to send the tanks Kyiv has requested if Berlin agrees.

Germany says no decision on tanks despite Ukraine pleas

Western allies, at a meeting at the United States Ramstein air base in Germany, failed to reach a decision on supplying powerful battle tanks to Ukraine.

Western allies offer more weapons to Ukraine, no decisions on tanks yet

It's official, NATO is divided on the Ukraine war. The US is not sending Abrams Tanks to Ukraine. Germany has refused to supply Leopard-2 tanks & Italy has delayed arms supplies until February. Molly Gambhir asks: Will NATO abandon Ukraine?

Gravitas: It's official, NATO is split on Ukraine

Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said the UK will send a further 600 Brimstone missiles to Ukraine to help defend the nation against Russia’s invasion. Watch video to know more.

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When Russia invaded Ukraine, Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink was providing satellite internet connections to Ukraine’s military and citizens within days. By providing high-speed internet connections where there is no ground-based infrastructure, Starlink became a key to Ukraine's resistance. From Kyiv, Myroslava Gongadze tells the story.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Elon Musk's SpaceX saves Ukraine

In a first, Pakistan's minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had a brief interaction with Ukraine's first lady, Zelenska, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Pakistan minister Bilawal Bhutto meets Ukraine's first lady Zelenska on sidelines of WEF

United States has laid out its red lines in front of China, warning Beijing against material and security assistance to Russia who has been in war with Ukraine.

Top defence officials interact ahead of Blinken's China visit

Tanks are crucial for Ukraine's fight against Russia and given the centrality of tanks, Russia wants the same to be avoided from reaching Ukraine. Watch the video to know more.

Ukraine banks on western tanks; Kyiv says need heavy tanks to fend off Russian assaults

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.

Ukraine President Zelensky says they need more weapons; US pledges $2.5 bn military aid for Kyiv

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:

US declares $2.5 billion in additional weapons and munitions to Ukraine

Opening the meeting at the Ramstein military base in Germany, U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin called on allies to "dig deeper" in their support for Ukraine, as pressure piled up on Berlin to provide tanks to Kyiv.

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