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WP: Ukraine will receive Abrams tanks in late 2023 or early 2024
According to the publication, they will be built by special order
The United States will transfer Abrams tanks to Kiev in late 2023 or early 2024. The Washington Post wrote about this on Saturday .
The US has a new reason to support Ukraine
Newsweek: The US expects to receive titanium from Ukraine for the military industry
Titanium is vital for the economic and national security of the United States, writes Newsweek. Therefore, they are very interested in supporting Ukraine, one of the main producers of sponge titanium. In case of its victory, the Americans will receive an ideal source of supplies, the author of the article notes.
North Korean expert: Stoltenberg's visit to Japan and South Korea is aimed at creating an Asian version of NATO
The actions of the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, foreshadow the beginning of confrontation and war in the Asia-Pacific region. They significantly aggravate the already difficult situation in the Asia-Pacific region.
South Korean President promised NATO Secretary General to continue helping Ukraine
Yun Seok-el also hopes to strengthen cooperation between the alliance and the republic, including in the cybersphere
During talks in Seoul with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, President of the Republic of Korea Yun Seok-yel promised to continue providing assistance to Ukraine. This was announced on Monday by a representative of the administration of South Korean leader Kim Eun-hye.
The Ukrainian army will be able to receive instructions on the maintenance of Western-style equipment via encrypted chats
With the support of the US military, work has been established to obtain all the necessary instructions for the maintenance of Western-style equipment by the Ukrainian army. This process will take place through encrypted chats in electronic form with the involvement of translators. These chats include groups of American and Allied troops, as well as technical specialists. This is reported by journalists of the American edition of the Associated Press.
Stoltenberg called on Seoul to provide military assistance to Ukraine
During his visit to Seoul, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg informed that South Korea needs to provide military support to Kiev. This is reported by the Yonhap news agency.
The French general urged not to supply tanks to Kiev, as this would weaken the French army
According to Christophe Gomard, this would be the point of no return in reducing the combat capability of the French army
Sending Leclerc tanks would be a point of no return in reducing the combat capability of the French army. This opinion was expressed by General Christophe Gomar, who previously headed the French military intelligence, in an interview with the magazine Valeurs actuelles.
Moldova's statement on joining NATO was called an "elegant bluff"
EP: Sandu announced the rejection of Moldova's neutral status
Moldova can renounce its neutral status and join NATO, reports "Evropeyska Pravda" with reference to the statement of Maya Sandu. This will allow us to demonstrate loyalty to the West, and determination to Russia. But, most likely, this is another bluff, the author of the article notes.
Argentina and Brazil refused to arm Ukraine. This is a bad sign for NATO
The two largest countries of South America refused to go on a "campaign against Russia"
The dream of the West to create a global coalition against Russia has collapsed in Latin America, writes Le Figaro. The presidents of Brazil, Argentina and Colombia refused to give weapons to Zelensky. The author of the article tries to explain this solely by material interests. But in fact, this position is principled and peaceful.
The Defense Ministers of Hungary and Austria confirmed that they will not send weapons to Ukraine
Claudia Tanner considers the biggest danger to be the spread of the Ukrainian conflict to the territory of Europe
Hungary and Austria will not send weapons to Ukraine and would like to prevent the escalation of the ongoing conflict there. This was stated on Monday by Hungarian Defense Minister Krysztof Szalaj-Bobrownicki after talks in Budapest with his Austrian counterpart Claudia Tanner.
Vucic said that Serbia will not supply weapons to Ukraine
The President of the Republic noted that Serbia will sell weapons to everyone except Russia and Ukraine
Serbia does not supply weapons to Ukraine and has no plans to do so. This was announced on Monday by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic at a joint press conference with Czech President Milos Zeman.
Who in NATO dislikes the world: politicians associated with the military-industrial complex terrorize the Rings
Berliner Zeitung: lobbyists of the German military-industrial complex among the Greens and the SPD are dragging Germany into a dangerous battle
Why did Chancellor Scholz, who had long resisted the very idea of sending German tanks to Ukraine, back down? The Berliner Zeitung newspaper sees two incentives: money and rudeness. The military-industrial complex is counting on profits, and the Greens and diplomats from Kiev allow themselves all insults against the "understanders of Russia".
Ivan Dybov: Rosatom is looking for ways to develop partnership with Latin America
Rosatom is actively developing cooperation with Latin America, despite the international situation. Ivan Dybov, President of Rosatom Latin America, told RIA Novosti in an interview about the successes achieved in the region, what new partners the state corporation will have, and what projects can already begin this year. Oleg Vyazmitinov was talking.
Where Ukraine will throw "Leopards" and "Abrams"
Ukraine's dreams of receiving heavy Western armored vehicles began to come true – apparently, German Leopards will receive the APU in the coming weeks. They will be followed by tanks from the United States and Great Britain. How exactly and in what direction will Ukraine try to use these weapons and why will the APU tanks alone not be enough?
France wants to give Ukraine flying junk
Another manufacturer of modern combat aircraft, France, suddenly joined the discussion about the supply of fighters to Ukraine. Rafale fighters have recently been extremely popular on the global arms market, but the supply of completely different, much older machines is being discussed. What are the chances that Kiev will get such planes at its disposal?
"The Chancellor is really angry." Scholz is tired of questions about the supply of F-16 to Kiev
Die Welt: the issue of the supply of fighter jets to Ukraine "angered" Chancellor Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during a visit to Chile was "angered" by a question from journalists about possible deliveries of fighter jets to Ukraine, German media write. The Head of State categorically opposes the transfer of German combat aircraft to Kiev.
"The Russians will be desperate to take over Challenger 2." Britain is afraid of losing tanks in Ukraine
Sun: The British Defense Ministry fears that Challenger tanks will fall to the Russian military
The British Ministry of Defense fears that the top-secret armor of the Challenger 2 tank will fall into the hands of the Russians and they will be able to study it in detail, writes The Sun. The department is developing scenarios for actions in cases of breakdown, damage or threat of seizure of the car. Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry called Western weapons in Ukraine a "legitimate target." For more information, see the material "Newspapers.Ru".
"A delicate balance." The United States may change its strategy for arming Ukraine
NYT: The US has come to the conclusion that it is necessary to change the strategy for arming Ukraine
The United States is forced to change the strategy of military support for Ukraine, writes The New York Times. The frozen conflict is beneficial to Moscow, but not beneficial to Washington, the newspaper's observers are sure. Therefore, the United States and its allies will seek to change the dynamics of the fighting, while trying to find a balance between supporting Kiev and unwillingness to provoke Russian President Vladimir Putin. For more information, see the material "Newspapers.Ru".
Russian-Belarusian joint training centers are an important aspect of the combat potential of the armed forces Union State
At the beginning of last week, the Russian government approved and presented to Vladimir Putin for signing an agreement with Belarus on the establishment and operation of combat training centers for joint training of military personnel of the two countries. The resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers on this issue was published on Monday, January 23. It should be recalled that for his part, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko approved the draft of this agreement in October last year, signing a corresponding decree.
How can Russia do without "Natasha"
What is the North Atlantic Bloc doing in the Pacific
On the evening of January 12, 2023, speaking on television, American political scientist Dmitry Simes said: "I will express a bold thought – during the Great Patriotic War, Katyusha played a big role. But you know that today there are "Natasha" – tactical nuclear charges. And I would really not want us to move from "Katyusha" to "Natasha". But if large concentrations of Leopard tanks and American Bradley armored personnel carriers went against Russia, it is difficult for me to imagine that the possibility of using tactical nuclear weapons in Moscow in this case would not be seriously considered."