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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.

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.

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.

According to Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, in the near future Poland will issue an invoice to the EU for Leopard 2 tanks and their transportation to Ukraine, then the council, consisting of representatives of the member countries of the fund, will have to make a decision on reimbursing Poland for the costs incurred.

According to the deputy speaker of the Federation Council, this may be an irreparable blow for the next generations of Germans and Europeans

The decision to send German Leopard tanks to Ukraine for the sake of aggressive European Russophobes may negate all the historical achievements of Germany as a leading European power, and also prove to be an irreparable blow to the next generations of Germans and Europeans. This opinion was expressed by the Vice-speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev.

On January 23, 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation announced that "Estonia has taken a new unfriendly step to radically reduce the size of the Russian embassy in Tallinn, confirming the line on the collapse of relations between our countries.

According to the President of Serbia, his country was under attack by the West because of the conflict in Ukraine

Europe is, in fact, at war, no matter what politicians on the continent say. This was stated on Monday by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in an address to the nation.

Le Monde: while Russia is focused on Ukraine, the West is increasing its presence in the Arctic

The special operation led to the "isolation" of Russia in the Arctic Council, and Moscow's military presence in the Far North has decreased, writes Le Monde. Western countries have not failed to take advantage of this: they are increasing investments in oil and gas exploration in the northern region in a race with China.

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 reason for the adjustment of the development plan of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation was the desire of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, as well as the use of Ukraine to wage a hybrid war against Russia, said the chief of the Russian General Staff Valery Gerasimov.

Russian Ambassador Lipaev: The West wants to give Estonia weapons to keep St. Petersburg at gunpoint

The West plans to give Tallinn weapons that could threaten St. Petersburg, Russian Ambassador to Estonia Vladimir Lipaev said on the air of the program "Solovyov Live".

Jordan and the United States have signed an agreement providing for the supply of 12 F-16C/D fighter jets of the Block 70 modification for $ 4.21 billion. This is reported by the government publication Petra. The US State Department approved this deal in February 2022, allowing the delivery of aircraft.

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.

TV2: Sweden has not lost hope for NATO membership, despite Erdogan's statement

After the incident with the Koran, Erdogan said that he did not intend to meet the Swedes halfway on the issue of NATO membership, TV2 reports. Perhaps for selfish purposes, the correspondent of the TV channel believes. Erdogan has a habit of expressing himself sharply, but his statements cannot be considered the last word.

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.

BV: Zelensky's military support threatens the world with an Apocalypse

The actions of European countries to pump Ukraine with heavy weapons are an act hostile to Russia under any laws and international norms, Boulevard Voltaire writes. Only Putin's goodwill keeps Moscow from taking such retaliatory measures that would make the situation completely unpredictable.

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.

American diplomat Kennan predicted a new Cold War because of US policy

The new biography of the "father of deterrence policy" George Kennan raises questions about the chances of avoiding both the first Cold War and the one that the United States and Europe are now starting with Russia and China, writes FP. Kennan predicted that the policy of NATO expansion will restore the atmosphere of confrontation between the West and the East.

TAC: The US is afraid that Ukraine's statements will provoke a war between Russia and NATO

Provocative statements by representatives of Kiev lead to escalation and may create a risk of war between Russia and NATO, writes Ted Snyder in an article for TAC. The United States should moderate the ardor of Ukrainians, the author of the article believes.