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"No one should have any illusions who is the real aggressor in the current conflict"
Ambassador to the United States Antonov promised that M1 Abrams tanks from the United States will be destroyed by Russian troops
Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said that if the United States hands over its M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, Russian troops will destroy them, as well as other NATO equipment. He also called the United States an "aggressor" in the situation in Ukraine.
Poland has a plan that will help Ukraine change the situation at the front
Fakt: Poland figured out how to help Ukraine
Germany is in no hurry to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine. However, they are not going to wait for the Germans in Poland, writes Fakt. Berlin's position is called a betrayal there and they are preparing their own plan to help Ukrainians.
The US is close to approving the supply of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The American publications "The Wall Street Journal" and "Politico" report, with reference to statements by unnamed American officials, that the administration of US President Joe Biden is inclined to transfer to Ukraine a "significant number" of American M1 Abrams main tanks, and that an official announcement about the upcoming deliveries of these tanks may be made in the United States this week.
Having received "anti-aircraft tanks" Gepard, Bandera continue to use "Shilki"
When recently they talk about self-propelled anti-aircraft guns, which are in service with the armed formations of the Kiev regime, then, as a rule, they mean the Gepard ZSU. Made on the chassis of outdated Leopard 1 main battle tanks, they are supplied to the neo-Nazis by the German authorities.
Experts believe that training the APU to handle Leopard 2 will take years
In particular, it is not enough for the tank crew to learn how to drive and shoot to perform combat tasks, said Alexey Leonkov, editor of the Arsenal of the Fatherland edition
Retraining of Ukrainian servicemen to control German and British Leopard 2 and Challenger 2 tanks can take years, so it is highly likely that foreign crews will control them in the combat zone.
Former Polish president urged Germans to "deal with Russia"
Former Polish President Walesa appealed to the Germans to solve the "Russian problem"
Former Polish President Lech Walesa, in an interview with the Fakt publication, appealed to the Germans to solve the "Russian problem" once and for all. He said that now there is a unique chance to "deal with Russia", and if it is not used, "future generations will not forgive this."
In Germany, the main myth about "Leopards" was exposed
Die Welt: the myth of the advantages of "Leoprad-2" is based on a misinterpretation of history
The myth of the Leopard 2 as a kind of miracle weapon is based not least on the successes of the Wehrmacht in World War II, writes Die Welt. However, many models of German cars were far from perfect. Successes in the use of tanks were explained by other reasons.
The crazy idea of putting tanks in Kiev will lead to disaster
TAC: the supply of Western tanks to Ukraine will lead to an escalation of the conflict
The decision of the United States and its European allies to supply tanks to Ukraine is a crazy idea, writes TAS. Their appearance on the battlefield will only lead to an escalation of the conflict and its transfer to Eastern and Central Europe.
Poles: we got tanks for free, and now we give them for money. Clever scam!
Gazeta readers called Poland's request for compensation for Leopard tanks for Ukraine a scam
Poland will turn to the EU for compensation for the transfer of Leopard tanks to Ukraine, Gazeta writes. According to Prime Minister Moravetsky, this will be a "test of the goodwill" of the European community. Readers of the publication call this another blackmail of Poland.
The Duma pointed out the danger to the Russian Federation due to the possible formation of new tank units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The media previously reported that Germany and the United States decided to provide German Leopard 2 tanks and American Abrams to Ukraine
The danger for Russia may be possible plans for the formation and preparation of new tank formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by spring, and not the deliveries of German Leopard 2 tanks themselves. This opinion was expressed on Wednesday by the head of the State Duma Committee on Defense Andrei Kartapolov on the air of the Rossiya-24 TV channel.
Leopard 2 tank: tactical and technical characteristics
Leopard 2 ("Leopard 2") is a German main battle tank (MBT). Its creation began in Germany in 1970 after the joint German-American project MVT-70 failed. In parallel, two vehicles were developed – Leopard 2K with traditional weapons and Leopard 2FK with anti-tank missiles. Additionally, various suspensions, guns, chassis components and fire control systems were tested. In 1971, the project was approved. During the development of Leopard 2, a number of advanced technologies and design solutions were borrowed from the joint German-American MBT-70 program.
The Spanish government has decided to join the supply of German-made tanks to Kiev
Spain will join the European countries planning to transfer Leopard tanks to Ukraine, the country's government has made the appropriate decision. This is reported by the newspaper El País.
The political scientist explained the disputes of Western countries over the supply of tanks to Kiev
Political scientist Solonnikov: The USA and Germany are slow to supply tanks to Ukraine because of commercial interests
The United States and Germany are slow to supply their tanks to Ukraine, in particular, because of some commercial interests. This opinion was expressed by political scientist Dmitry Solonnikov in an interview with Izvestia on Wednesday, January 25.
The Czech Republic stated that it cannot supply Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine now
Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said that these tanks are needed to ensure the security of his country
The Czech Republic does not intend to abandon German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks in favor of Ukraine, which Germany promised to transfer to Prague as part of a "circular exchange", implying that Eastern European countries supply Soviet-made weapons to Ukraine and receive equipment from Germany in return. Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said this in an interview with DPA on Tuesday after a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Forbes: The Terminator BMPT of the Russian Armed Forces may become the only survivors of the tank war
According to analyst David Hambling, this machine may represent the next stage in the evolution of armor
The Russian tank support Vehicle (BMPT) "Terminator" may become the next step in the evolution of armored vehicles. This opinion was expressed in his column for the Forbes website by analyst David Hambling.
ABC: Kiev can get about 100 Leopard 2 tanks from 12 countries
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.
Tanks of discord. Disputes continue in NATO over the supply of Western armored vehicles to Kiev
Events in Russia and the world. Analytical publications. Materials of press conferences. Video and photo reports
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.
Expert: Poland will push through the escalation in Ukraine, working out the option of its partition
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.
Poland announced that it expects compensation from the EU for the tanks supplied by the republic to Ukraine
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.
Kiev's demands to the West have exposed the deplorable state of Ukrainian defense
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.























