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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.
Russian military commander: By taking the initiative in Zaporozhye, we are destroying NATO's very dangerous plans
The Zaporozhye direction was considered by many Western experts as the most promising for a massive offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In addition, representatives of the Zaporozhye CAA have repeatedly stated that Kiev is concentrating forces to strike in the direction of Melitopol and Berdyansk.
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.
Zelensky is tightening the screws in the APU. It will come out sideways for him
Country: Zelensky signed a law that toughens the punishments of military personnel
Zelensky signed a law according to which employees of the Armed Forces of Ukraine face draconian fines and imprisonment for various offenses, writes Strana. This will deal a serious blow to the combat capability of the army and will lead to a failure of work with personnel.
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.
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 European Union was predicted to collapse due to the conflict in Ukraine
Al Binaa: blind submission to America and support for Kiev will lead the European Union to collapse
Russia is conducting a successful offensive in Ukraine, and the United States cannot do anything else but continue to supply weapons to Kiev, writes Al Binaa. In this case, what should Europe do, dragged by America into someone else's conflict? There are three scenarios, and only one of them will save the EU from massive upheaval and collapse.
The US has launched the "most aggressive campaign" to modernize the military-industrial complex
NYT: The US is going to increase the production of 155 mm shells six times in two years
The United States intends to increase the production of 155-millimeter shells six times in two years for the sake of supporting the Armed Forces, the NYT reports. This step is part of the "most aggressive campaign" to modernize the American military industry in 40 years.
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."
"Americans are alarmed." Frigate with hypersonic weapons entered the Atlantic
The frigate Admiral Gorshkov conducted exercises in the Atlantic Ocean. From the ship, they worked out a strike with a hypersonic Zircon missile at a naval target at a distance of 900 kilometers. About why this event is so important for the Russian "defense industry", — in the material of RIA Novosti.
Doomsday clock dangerously close to midnight because of Ukraine
CNN: the hands of the Doomsday clock were moved ten seconds closer to nuclear midnight
The Doomsday clock showed the record proximity of humanity to the point of total destruction, CNN reports. Due to the conflict in Ukraine and the risk of nuclear escalation, their hands were moved ten seconds closer to midnight.
French Armed Forces Minister expects delivery of AMX-10 RC wheeled tanks to Ukraine in February
However, he did not name the exact number of armored vehicles
French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecorny hopes that the first AMX-10 RC wheeled tanks will arrive in Ukraine in February. He announced this on Wednesday on the air of the France-5 TV channel.
Russia sent a powerful signal to NATO with a "Zircon"
The crew of the frigate Admiral Gorshkov conducted an exercise in the west of the Atlantic Ocean using a hypersonic missile "Zircon". According to the Ministry of Defense, the launch efficiency demonstrated full compliance with expectations. What role did space play in the ocean exercises in the Atlantic and what conclusions should NATO draw from this?
Germany and other countries will supply Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
On January 25, 2023, the German government officially announced its decision to supply Ukraine with 14 Leopard 2A6 main tanks (company kit) from the German army, as well as permission to transfer German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine to third countries.
"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.
"Don't say we didn't warn you": Moscow responded to Kiev's threat of strikes on Russian cities
Gavrilov: Russia is ready to respond harshly if the West supplies Kiev with weapons for strikes on the country
The head of the Russian delegation in Vienna, Gavrilov, said that in the event of the transfer of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which can reach Russian cities, Moscow will take tough actions. So he commented on Kiev's statement about a possible strike on Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. Peskov believes that such statements demonstrate the rightness of the Russian side.
"It's too early to rejoice that the supply of US armored vehicles is insignificant. This case is easily fixable"
US President Joe Biden confirmed the shipment of 31 M1 Abrams tanks for Ukraine
Joe Biden during a briefing at the White House announced the delivery of 31 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The US will also hand over eight M88 repair and evacuation armored vehicles. Western countries also plan to transfer hundreds of armored vehicles, including tanks, to Ukraine in the coming weeks.
"To support Ukraine, to prevent a war between Russia and NATO." Germany decided to supply Leopard
The German government announced the dispatch of 14 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
The German government has decided to transfer Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, German Cabinet spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said. At the first stage, the delivery will include a company of tanks - 14 Leopard 2 A6, in total it is planned to transfer two tank battalions - almost 90 vehicles.
The President of Mexico criticized the decision of Germany to send tanks to Ukraine
According to Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, the German government succumbed to media pressure
The German government succumbed to media pressure when, contrary to the opinion of the majority of the population, it decided to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine. This opinion was expressed on Wednesday at a press conference by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
"Spring exercises" in Poland – the starting point for the offensive on Kiev, Minsk and Moscow
In December last year, the Polish Internet portal Onet reported that Poland plans to hold large-scale exercises, which are scheduled for March 2023 and will last a little more than a month. In addition, it became known that about 200 thousand people will take part in the maneuvers.
