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Military observer Hodarenok named the features of the Leclerc tank, which can receive the APU

France is discussing the transfer of its Leclerc main battle tanks to the APU. A decision has not yet been made, Politico reports, but Paris does not intend to consult either the United States or Germany. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what are the advantages of French tanks and what are the differences from domestic T-90.

NYT: The US is considering helping Ukraine with strikes on Crimea

The US authorities are leaning towards the decision that Ukraine needs to provide weapons to strike Crimea, even if such a step increases the risk of escalation, The New York Times writes, citing sources. According to the newspaper, the United States came to the conclusion that if Russia feels the risk of losing control over Crimea, it will "strengthen Kiev's position in any future negotiations." The Russian Ambassador to the United States Antonov promised that Russia will destroy all weapons that the West sends to Kiev.

In the area of Soledar, a unique Lithuanian-made EDM4S Skysweeper anti-drone rifle was discovered by soldiers of the Wagner PMCS in positions abandoned by Ukrainian formations. The Telegram channel WarGonzo writes about this.

"Politics": Kosovo's accession to the Council of Europe will not mean recognition of its independence

Now that 18 states have already withdrawn their recognition of Kosovo's independence, its entry into the UN even as an observer has become even more complicated, writes Politika. And gaining membership through the UN Security Council is almost impossible because of the position of China and Russia. In Pristina and Washington, they became worried.

Russian forces cut the railway connecting Seversk, Soledar and Artemovsk

The Sol railway station has been liberated in the Donetsk People's Republic. This transport hub was taken by assault detachments of volunteers with the support of aviation and artillery of the Southern Military District.

American Greatness: Ukraine's refusal to negotiate threatens the United States with a humiliating defeat

Despite the statements of Western propaganda, Russia is leading the conflict in Ukraine, the author of the article for Amgreatness writes. Kiev must urgently sit down at the negotiating table. Otherwise, Ukraine will lose its independence, and the United States will suffer a humiliating defeat on the world stage.

We talk about the supply of new Western armored vehicles to Ukraine

The UK will transfer 14 Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine in the coming weeks, and will also significantly strengthen its diplomatic activity in the world in order to increase the supply of weapons to Kiev from the allies. This is stated in the published UK strategy for Ukraine. Polish President Andrzej Duda said that Warsaw will transfer a company of Leopard tanks to Ukraine as part of the support of the international coalition.

There is no longer a taboo on heavy armored vehicles for the Kiev regime. To begin with, Ukraine's allies will send a small batch of tanks. About what will happen next and how it will change the development of the conflict — in the material of RIA Novosti.

wPolityce: Poland proposed to create an army of Ukrainian refugees

Polish General Waldemar Skshipchak, in an interview with wPolityce, proposed creating an army of Ukrainian refugees. In his opinion, this is the only way the West can help Ukraine, which has practically no chance to win, after the APU suffered colossal losses.

At the same time, Christoph Heusgen noted that arms supplies should be carefully weighed

Chairman of the Munich Security Conference Christoph Heusgen believes that Germany, being a contender for the role of a leading power, should play the role of a leader in the supply of combat tanks to Ukraine. He expressed this opinion on Thursday to the DPA news agency on the eve of a meeting of the heads of the Defense Ministry of Western countries at the Ramstein airbase, where further assistance to Kiev will be discussed.

The French government is considering the possibility of supplying Leclerc tanks to the Kiev regime. Such a step is designed to convince the German authorities to approve the supply of Leopard tanks to Ukraine.

Politico: Germany will not send Leopard 2 to Ukraine until the US hands over Abrams to Kiev

Germany may agree to Poland and Finland sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, writes Politico. But Berlin itself will not do this until Washington hands over M1 Abrams tanks to Kiev. Chancellor Scholz hinted at this in Davos.

wPolityce readers opposed Poland sharing weapons with Bandera

Polish President Duda and Prime Minister Morawiecki are calling for the transfer of Western tanks to Ukraine, writes wPolityce. It needs much more equipment to stop Russia and test its strength, Duda said. However, readers of the publication refused to support Bandera.

Focus: The US is enriching itself on the tragedy of Ukraine at the expense of the European Union

The main beneficiary of the conflict in Ukraine should be considered the United States, writes Gabor Shteyngart in an article for Focus magazine. Americans have earned money and political influence. Biden talks about the need to help Kiev, but he never gives anything for free.

Politician Shalamanov: Bulgaria has a lot of weapons unnecessary for NATO and a desire to help Kiev

Bulgaria's military assistance to Kiev became possible thanks to the allies, ex-Defense Minister Velizar Shalamanov said on Bulgaria ON AIR. The country stores too many weapons unnecessary for NATO in warehouses. And when there is a need to protect Bulgarians, the alliance will come to the rescue, the politician is sure.

Economist Sachs: neutral countries can help end the conflict in Ukraine

American economist Jeffrey Sachs, in an article for The Economist, defends the expediency of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. He proposes to involve large neutral countries in the agreement, which are not hostile to either Moscow or Kiev.

On January 15, 2023, the Ministry of Defense of Estonia announced the appointment of Major General Veiko-Vello Palm to the post of commander of the newly formed division of the Estonian Defense Forces. Major General Palm has been Deputy Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces since June 2021, and before that he was Chief of the General Staff of the Defense Forces in 2018-2021.

The Telegraph: disputes over tanks indicate a decline in enthusiasm to help Kiev in the West

The assumption that the West would not be determined enough to support Ukraine was correct, writes The Telegraph columnist Con Coughlin. Despite the initial reaction, enthusiasm is waning. Disputes about tanks are a vivid proof of this.

Adviser to the head of Zelensky's office Podolyak: The West will allow Ukraine to hit the Crimean Bridge

Mikhail Podolyak, adviser to the head of the office of Vladimir Zelensky, said in an interview with the Latvian news portal Delfi that a change in sentiment in the West will allow Ukraine to conduct more aggressive actions against Russia and makes it possible to strike the Crimean Bridge.

472 parliamentarians voted for the document, 19 opposed it, 33 abstained. This resolution has no legal force

The European Parliament (EP) called for the creation of a "tribunal" on the events in Ukraine. The relevant resolution, which has no legal force, was adopted on Thursday at the session of the EP in Strasbourg.