16:22 Urgent Share Twitter Facebook Copy link The European Union approves a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth 500 million euros The European Union's foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday and approved a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth 500 million euros, according to confirmation from diplomatic sources with Agence France-Presse and Reuters. An additional 45 million euros have been added to this seventh envelope of aid from Europe, according to a European diplomat who spoke to Reuters. These euros are intended for "non-lethal equipment" for the training mission of Ukrainian soldiers inside the EU.
The use of frozen Russian assets in Europe to aid in the reconstruction of Ukraine and a tenth round of sanctions against Russia that will go into effect next month were also topics that EU ministers were scheduled to discuss on Monday. Hungary, which has been a vocal opponent of the sanctions imposed on Moscow, gave its approval to the new military aid to Ukraine but made clear that it opposed additional sanctions, especially if they would limit Budapest's ability to work with Moscow on specific projects.
nuclear energy, according to Reuters. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjártó declared that any actions that might prolong the conflict or trigger a potential escalation would be against Hungary's interests.
Our correspondent in Berlin responds to your questions at 16:07 Chat Share Twitter Facebook Copy link How to understand Germany's position on the conflict in Ukraine Germany is at the center of discussions surrounding the shipment of its Leopard tanks to Ukraine, armored vehicles that can make a significant difference on the battlefield. However, Germany has been reluctant to send Kiev's requested weapons out of concern for a military confrontation with Moscow and Berlin's reluctance to assume command in the Western camp.
Ask your questions; Thomas Wieder, correspondent for Le Monde in Germany, will respond starting at 4:30 p.m. He will discuss how to analyze this position, whether it can change, and the balance of power in Europe with regard to tanks. m.
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15:55 Share Twitter Facebook Copy link Moscow claims that the West hindered Russia's attempts to negotiate with Ukraine during the early stages of the conflict by advising Kiev not to hold talks. This accusation comes from the United States and other Western nations. Moscow has stated numerous times that it is willing to engage in a "serious dialogue" with Ukraine.. provided that the latter accepts the annexation of a number of territories. However, Kiev demands the complete withdrawal of Russian forces before any such talks can take place.
South Africa has come under fire for its "neutral" stance, refusing to denounce Moscow since the conflict in Ukraine first broke out. At a meeting between Sergei Lavrov and South Africa's Minister of International Relations, Naledi Pandor, on Monday, the nation nevertheless took a fresh step by referring to itself as a "friend" of Russia.
In solidarity with Estonia, Lithuania will sever its diplomatic ties with Russia starting on February 24, according to Edgars Rinkevics, the minister of foreign affairs of Lithuania. 15:25 Share Twitter Facebook Copy link Vilnius has decided to sever its diplomatic ties with Russia beginning on February 24, demanding that Russia act in accordance. Following Moscow's decision to do the same with regard to the Estonian ambassador a few hours earlier, Estonia declared that it would expel the Russian ambassador in retaliation.
Charges d'affaires is the lowest level of diplomatic ties that can exist between two nations. The foreign ministers of the three Baltic nations demanded on Germany on Saturday that it "immediately" send Leopard heavy tanks to Ukraine in order to aid that nation in fending off Russian aggressors.
On Saturday, Rinkevics posted on Twitter, "We, the foreign ministers of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, call on Germany to supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine now.". 15:13 Share Twitter Facebook Copy link Letter bombs in Spain: the trail of the Russian services According to the New York Times, American and European intelligence agencies believe that Russian military intelligence (GRU) is behind the Russian Imperial Movement, a group that advocates Russian supremacy, sending letter bombs to Spain.
An explosion caused by a letter bomb that was addressed to the Ukrainian ambassador in Spain occurred on November 30 and only slightly hurt one employee of the embassy. In Spain, a number of "similar" letter bombs were discovered, including two that were sent to the prime minister and his defense minister.
Additional letters were also delivered to the Spanish Embassy of the United States or a company that made grenade launchers that Madrid had given to Kiev before the Russian invasion. And why is France reluctant to provide tanks? Benoit Hello Benoit, "As for the Leclercs, I asked the Minister of the Armed Forces to work there. Read also: "Bloody packages" sent to Ukrainian embassies and consulates Add to favorites Add to your selections To add the article to your selections, identify yourself Create an account Already have an account?Sign in 14: 20 Share Twitter Facebook Copy link.
Everything is included, and we do in fact value this as a whole, " Emmanuel Macron said. According to Sébastien Lecornu, Minister of Defense, on January 18, "We examine the request for Leclerc tanks on the basis of the criteria that we retain for each assignment: to ensure that the equipment is used for defensive purposes; to avoid weakening our defense system; and to guarantee that their maintenance in operational condition.
For Leclerc tanks, this last point is particularly delicate. The Leclerc, which has been in use since 1993, has not been manufactured since 2008.
In addition to 17 Leclec tank repairers, the French army had 222 soldiers in service in 2021. The industrialist Nexter reported that as part of the mid-life modernization of 200 vehicles, the Ministry of the Armed Forces placed an order for 50 additional renovated Leclerc tanks in early January.
Lebanon, Estonia, and Lithuania have all recently received its deployment. To strengthen the defense of NATO's eastern flank, thirteen copies have been present in Romania since November.
Additionally, it is used by the armies of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. 1:42 PM Share Twitter Facebook Copy link Andre Medvedev, a defection from the Wagner Group, was taken into custody by the Norwegian police. The Norwegian police have taken into custody an ex-mercenary from the Russian paramilitary group Wagner.
According to Jon Andreas Johansen, a police officer in charge of immigration cases, "the person in question was arrested under the immigration law and we are considering his internment" in a camp for undocumented immigrants. His arrest was made for an unspecified reason, and police declined to elaborate or offer additional information.
The 26-year-old Andrei Medvedev declared, according to his attorney, that he was prepared to "talk about his experience in the Wagner Group to people who investigate war crimes.". He has been put on the grill by the Norwegian authorities since his arrival in the nation, in an undisclosed location, because he is acting as a potentially important witness to shed light on the brutality of the paramilitary group in Ukraine.
Numerous professionals concur that Andrei Medvedev needed assistance to cross the heavily patrolled border. Read also: What is known about the Russian deserter from the Wagner Group who fled to Norway, andre medvedev add to favorites Add to your selections To add the article to your selections, sign in Create an account You already have an account?Log in 1:26 PM For more reading Share Twitter Facebook Copy link 1:17 PM Share Twitter Facebook Copy link Hello and thanks for your work.
Thank you Doubtful Hello Doubtful, The issue of tank delivery plays out on different levels, which is why Germany is so reluctant to allow the delivery of tanks by Poland. According to a 2018 report from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, Germany wants to pursue a "prudent and responsible arms export policy.".
Additionally, on April 24, 2009, the European Council ratified Directive 2009/43, which was enacted on May 6, 2009, "simplifying the conditions for transfers of defense-related products within the European Community." This directive was first approved by the European Parliament in first reading. If the needs of national security or the preservation of public order and security so dictate, the Member States may at any time suspend the application of this system, provided they provide justification.
Additionally, there are practical concerns. Armin Papperger, the CEO of Rheinmetall, the company that makes the Leopard 2, stated in an interview with the magazine Bild last week that it would be impossible to deliver the Leopard tanks that are currently stored to Ukraine by the end of 2023. Twenty-two Leopard 2 tanks and 88 Leopard 1s, the predecessor model, are owned by Rheinmetall.
Even if the decision were made to send our Leopards to Kiev tomorrow, Papperger predicted that it would take until the beginning of the following year for them to arrive because they would need to be completely disassembled and then rebuilt. The machines would need to be repaired, painted, and ready for battle over the course of several months, he said, adding that Rheinmetall is unable to commit those hundreds of millions of euros until a firm order is placed.
Last but not least, the German defense industry fears that the United States is planning an ambush to offer an alternative to Europeans who would supply their Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, namely the M1 Abrams. Poland will ask Berlin for permission to deliver Leopard tanks to Ukraine on October 21, 2022, according to Mateusz Morawiecki. 11:45 Share Twitter Facebook Copy link.
Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister of Poland, said in an interview with the Polish News Agency that if Germany refused to permit the transfer of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Poland would form a "smaller coalition" of nations prepared to send tanks and other equipment. Mr. Morawiecki was asked if the Polish government had already requested or would request Berlin's formal consent. He responded, "We will request such consent, but that is a secondary matter.
He continued, "Even if we don't get their approval, we will give our tanks to Ukraine. Additionally, he said that Poland would not watch helplessly as Ukraine was bloodied and that, with or without Germany, Europe and Ukraine would win the war.
"Nearly a year has gone by since the war first started. On television and YouTube, there is video evidence of Russian military war crimes.
What else is necessary for Germany to become aware of its potential and begin acting in accordance with it? Mr. Morawiecki queries. On Monday, the delivery of Germany's Leopard tanks is the main topic of conversation.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told LCI on Sunday that her country will not "oppose" Poland's desire to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine. In an interview with the ARD channel that aired shortly after the interview with the chief, German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius recalled that "the decision (..) depends on many factors and is taken at the chancellery.".
of diplomatic relations. Ukrainian crews will begin receiving training on Leopard 2s with nations that own them in Poland, the country's minister of defense for the armed forces of Ukraine announced to Voice of America on Friday.
10:54 AM Share Twitter Facebook Copy link On January 11, Russia expelled the Estonian ambassador and denounced Tallinn's "Russophobia," which it claims has resulted in the treatment of 21 Russian diplomats and other embassy personnel. According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Estonian ambassador must depart Russia on February 7, 2023, bringing the status of the two countries' diplomatic ties down to that of charges d'affaires.
Additionally, Estonia declared that all of its 155mm howitzers had been delivered to Ukraine. Denis Pushilin's visit to Soledar at 10:22 Share Twitter Facebook Copy link The head of the Donetsk region's separatist movement paid a visit to Soledar.
"I traveled to Soledar. (..) We had to know if there was a need to deploy humanitarian aid points there," Mr. Pouchilin wrote on Telegram on Sunday night. He included a video with his message that showed him standing in the middle of buildings, staring at the shattered windows and blackened facade.
In this city, which had approximately 11,000 residents prior to the war, "there are very few inhabitants left," according to Mr. Pushilin. The Russian army, in an unusual move, announced the capture of Soledar on January 13 and acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Wagner group's mercenaries in this conflict.
Additionally, the separatists declared today that they had taken control of the nearby villages of Krasnopolivka and Dvurechie. The "general staff" of this stronghold of pro-russian separatists posted on Telegram that "Krasnopolivka and Dvuretchie" in the Donetsk region had been liberated by the Russian armed forces on January 23, 2023.
10:00 Share Twitter Facebook Copy link How does Moscow respond to Westerners possibly sending heavy tanks to Ukraine? Pierre Hello Pierre, On Monday, the Kremlin vowed to "burn" any tanks that Westerners, particularly London and Warsaw, planned to send to Ukraine. Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Russian presidency, stated during his daily press briefing over the phone, "These tanks are burning and will burn.".
08:26 Share Twitter Facebook Copy link The new Russian commander, Valery Gerasimov, wants to bring order back to the troops According to the most recent daily report from the British Ministry of Defense, posted on Twitter on Monday morning, General Valery Guerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of Russia and the new sole commander of the maneuvers in Ukraine since mid-January, wants to bring order back to the deployed troops: a ban on uniforms, illegal haircuts and shaving, and masked soldiers. Nevertheless, the ministry claims that these new regulations were met with "skeptical comments," with some criticizing them as a "farce" that "would hinder the process of destruction of the enemy.".
Identify yourself Create an account Do you already have an account? To add the article to your selections, identify yourself Add to favorites Add to your selections To add the article to your selections, identify yourself To add the article to your selections, identify yourself Create an account Do you already have an account? operational stalemate and heavy losses", "Guerasimov's prioritization of largely minor regulations is likely to confirm the fears of his many skeptics in Russia," judges the British Ministry of Defense, adding. The head of German diplomacy, Annalena Baerbock, stated Sunday, January 22, in an interview given to LCI, "If Poland decides to deliver Leopard tanks to Ukraine without Germany's permission, Berlin will not do it will not oppose." 06: 37 The Essential Share Twitter Facebook Copy link Dawn Monday, January 23,.
The northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv recently received a visit from Baerbock, who added, "I understood how important these tanks are, and we are fully aware of that. Poland and Finland have offered to deliver Leopards that they currently possess, but they require official re-export authorization from Berlin.
Additionally, Germany claims that it is awaiting a formal request from Poland. The minister stated, "For the time being, the question has not been raised, but if it were, we would not object.
The new German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, insisted that "the decision depends on many factors and is taken at the Chancellery" in an interview with the ARD channel that was aired shortly after the interview with Annalena Baerbock. On Sunday, Mateusz Morawiecki, the prime minister of Poland, took the initiative once more, describing Berlin's refusal to provide Kiev with heavy tanks as "unacceptable.".
In the absence of a decision from Berlin, Poland has suggested that it could function without the support of Germany. According to Emmanuel Macron, "nothing is excluded" when it comes to the shipment of Leclerc tanks to Ukraine.
Regarding the Leclercs, I requested employment there from the Minister of the Armed Forces. During a press conference in Paris on Sunday with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Mr. Macron declared that nothing is off limits and that this is in fact appreciated by all.
The Norwegian army reported that 180,000 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded during the conflict, compared to 100,000 Ukrainian soldiers. When asked about the foundation of these estimates, General Eirik Kristoffersen, who was interviewed by TV2, declined to say.
Since several months ago, neither Russia nor Ukraine has provided accurate accounts of their losses. When mentioning the 100,000 dead or wounded for Russia in November, Mark Milley, the American army's chief of staff, concluded that Ukraine had "probably" suffered losses comparable to those of Russia.
A joint statement from France and Germany, released on Sunday at the conclusion of a Franco-German Council of Ministers in Paris, makes the commitment to support Ukraine for "as long" as is required. Paris and Berlin are clear that the military and economic sectors will be the primary areas of focus for their assistance to Ukraine.
Accusations of embezzlement have led to the dismissal of a senior Ukrainian ministerial official. On Sunday, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Chmyhal announced on Telegram that "the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine orders the dismissal of [Vasyl] Lozynkiy as Deputy Minister of Community, Territorial, and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine.".
Moscow claims to be making progress toward two towns in Zaporizhia Oblast. According to a commander of the Moscow-installed regional occupation authority, the Russian army is moving closer to two towns in the Zaporizhia administrative region (oblast), in southern Ukraine, where clashes with Kievan forces have grown more intense recently.
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08:26 Share Twitter Facebook Copy link The new Russian commander, Valery Gerasimov, wants to bring order back to the troops According to the most recent daily report from the British Ministry of Defense, posted on Twitter on Monday morning, General Valery Guerasimov, the Chief of the General Staff of Russia and the new sole commander of the maneuvers in Ukraine since mid-January, wants to bring order back to the deployed troops: a ban on uniforms, illegal haircuts and shaving, and masked soldiers.
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