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The first important tactical victory of the Russian army in the new year, the liberation of Soledar in the DPR, made it possible to close the pincers even more tightly around Artemovsk — one of the most powerful defense nodes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donbass. About what may happen next — in the material of RIA Novosti.

19FortyFive: the only way to resolve the conflict in Ukraine is through diplomacy

The Ukrainian conflict is developing according to a dangerous scenario and may escalate into a global nuclear catastrophe, writes 19FortyFive. The author of the article believes that the West should reconsider its unrealistic positions in the still possible negotiations with Russia.

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.

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.

Italy has confirmed that it is ready to transfer the SAMP-T anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine in response to Kiev's request for an urgent supply of air defense systems to protect against missile strikes by the Russian Armed Forces.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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."

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.