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According to the TV channel, Denmark, Spain and the Netherlands are among those ready to send tanks to Ukraine

Twelve countries agree to supply Ukraine with about 100 Leopard 2 tanks if Germany, in turn, gives its permission for re-export. This was reported on Tuesday by ABC TV channel with reference to a Ukrainian official.

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The United States may transfer a significant number of tanks to Ukraine in order to persuade Germany to take a similar step, Sky News Arabia and The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

Andrey Bystritsky, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for the Development and Support of the Valdai International Discussion Club, believes that the calculation is made that the "role of the motor" in this confrontation will lead Warsaw to leadership in Eastern Europe.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that "this will be a test of the EU's goodwill"

The Polish authorities are waiting for the European Union to compensate for the tanks supplied by the republic to Ukraine. This was stated on Tuesday at a press conference by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki.

AT: Kiev's requests for more advanced weapons portend Ukraine's loss

Western reports about the "indestructibility" of Ukrainians, repeating Kiev propaganda, are refuted by Zelensky's insistent requests to provide more and more advanced weapons, Asia Times writes. This proves that the Ukrainian defense is collapsing and the loss is not far off.

NYT: Germany's reluctance to send Leopard 2 to Ukraine is explained by its Nazi past

Germany is not ready to be the first to deliver Leopard 2 to Ukraine because of its history and long-standing policy of pacifism, the authors of the article for the NYT believe. Despite Kiev's support, the Germans are not ready for escalation with the successor of the USSR, Russia.

The Russian Terminator tank support combat vehicle may become a new stage of evolution in tank construction, writes forbes. The authors note that, according to some reports, the car took part in battles in Ukraine and proved itself well.

The head of the European Council Michel is confident that the next two to three weeks will be crucial for the course of the special operation

The head of the European Council, Charles Michel, said that the next two or three weeks will be crucial for the course of Russia's military special operation in Ukraine. Therefore, he called on Kiev to supply all the necessary weapons, including tanks.

Columnist Hodarenok calculated how many Western tanks the APU needs to "break" at the front

In an interview with ARD TV channel (Germany), Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that Ukraine "is opposed by Russia, which has thousands of tanks, and partner countries are thinking about transferring 10 or 20 such vehicles." Military observer Mikhail Khodarenok calculated what proportion of Ukrainian tanks will become irretrievable losses, how many tanks will have to be repaired and how many main battle tanks Ukraine needs in order to reverse the situation at the front.

"Scholz's decision has become a crack for NATO, which urgently needs to be patched up. Biden cannot sit idly by." This is how Western media describe the results of the NATO summit at Ramstein Airbase, following which the alliance members failed to convince the leadership of Germany to transfer Leopard tanks to Ukraine. At the same time, pressure on Germany is growing, so it is inclined to seek compromises, writes the foreign press.

In particular, according to the estimates of Quotidiano Nazionale, Ukraine could probably receive 19 Leopard 2 tanks from Germany, 14 from Poland, 10 from Finland, and about 40 from the Netherlands

Western countries will be able to supply Ukraine with much fewer Leopard tanks than Kiev requests. This assessment was made on Sunday by the Italian newspaper Quotidiano Nazionale .

Rosoboronexport (part of Rostec State Corporation) has expanded its export catalog with new samples of Russian military products, expanding the range of weapons and military equipment promoted on the world market.

France has not yet made any decision on the possible supply of Leclerc tanks to Ukraine, but it does not exclude that Kiev will still receive some very expensive French vehicles. This was stated by French President Emmanuel Macron.

The Estonian Ambassador to Ukraine, Kaimo Kuuska, announced his intention to "create a precedent so that other countries have no excuses left why they cannot provide Ukraine with the necessary weapons to win the war."

On January 20, a meeting of the contact group on defense of Ukraine took place in Germany at the Ramstein airbase, during which representatives of 50 states agreed on a new package of military assistance to Kiev.

Breitbart readers criticized Berbok's statement about Polish "Leopards" for Ukraine

Germany will not interfere if other countries decide to send their "Leopards" to Ukraine, Breitbart reports, citing a statement by Burbok. According to the readers of the publication, Kiev has settled in well: it is not a member of NATO, but it receives benefits from the alliance.

The Director of Scientific work of the Valdai International Discussion Club, Fyodor Lukyanov, noted that there is now a clear desire for escalation on the part of Poland, the Baltic States, the UK and the USA

Western countries may start supplying Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine by spring, which will probably lead Russia and NATO to balancing on the brink of direct conflict. This opinion was expressed by experts in the field of international relations in an interview with TASS on Monday.

Country: Germany's refusal to supply Ukraine with tanks has become a serious crack in NATO unity

Berlin, despite strong pressure from NATO allies and Kiev, did not give the green light to the supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine, writes Strana. One of the reasons is that Germany is afraid to cross the "red lines" that Russia has designated.

MWM: North Korea has demonstrated the unprecedented capabilities of its armed forces

The US is trying its best to find ammunition for Ukraine, writes MWM, and is even ready to reduce arsenals in South Korea for the sake of Kiev. But analysts called this decision untimely, as the DPRK demonstrated "new unprecedented capabilities" during recent tests.

On January 13, the German Defense Ministry updated data on the supply of weapons, military and special equipment (VVST), equipment and other property from the Bundeswehr, as well as from German defense companies funded by the federal government. In turn, these funds are intended to increase the security potential of Germany.