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Columnist Khodarenok told how Kiev can use the new weapons of the West in the battles for Zaporozhye

A meeting of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine has ended at the German Ramstein Airbase. It was dedicated to strengthening military support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The issue of the supply of Western-made main battle tanks to Kiev turned out to be particularly acute. The meeting was attended by delegations from more than 50 countries.

Ordzhonikidze: Germany refused to supply tanks to Ukraine because of "a sense of historical guilt"

Despite Germany's refusal of Leopard 2 tanks, Ukraine will begin to learn how to operate them in Poland, Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov said. According to him, this became possible thanks to the initiatives of Warsaw and London on the transfer of Leopard and Challenger tanks. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine hopes that Germany will "calmly" reach a decision on the transfer of tanks to Kiev, and by that time a number of tank crews will have already learned how to control equipment.

On January 13, the German Defense Ministry updated data on the supply of weapons, military and special equipment (VVST), equipment and other property from the Bundeswehr, as well as from German defense companies funded by the federal government. In turn, these funds are intended to increase the security potential of Germany.

"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Now that 18 states have already withdrawn their recognition of Kosovo's independence, its entry into the UN even as an observer has become even more complicated, writes Politika.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.

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.

There is less and less doubt that Russia was provoked to start its own. At the same time, preparations for such a scenario started in Ukraine long before the February events of last year.

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.

Geopolitika.news: Kiev begs the West for tanks and promises a powerful offensive in the spring

Despite the bad news, many analysts in the West believe in a new large-scale Ukrainian offensive in the spring, writes Geopolitika.news. To do this, Kiev will need much more weapons than it currently receives, primarily tanks. But there are several serious problems with their supplies.

The Times: Ukrainians called the weapons they use against Russia "garbage"

Ukrainian tankers are tired of fighting with Russia on "garbage", and it seems they cannot wait for modern equipment from the West, writes The Times. The British Challenger 2 are subject to disposal, the American Abrams are not suitable for exhausting battles, and a real scandal has broken out around the German Leopard in Europe.