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Germany would not block Poland sending tanks to Ukraine: Minister

Foreign minister Annalena Baerbock says Germany ‘would not stand in the way’ if Poland sends Leopard tanks to Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

French and German leaders gloss over divisions at summit

The leaders of France and Germany sought at a summit on Sunday to pave over divisions that have dogged Europe's closest bilateral relation since the war in Ukraine broke out, leaving many of their most vexed issues to be worked out later.

Reuters

Germany would not block Poland from sending tanks to Ukraine - minister

Germany's foreign minister said on Sunday her government would not stand in the way if Poland wants to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, in a possible breakthrough for Kyiv which wants the tanks for its fight against Russia's invasion.

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Brit ex-NATO chief brands Germany's refusal to send tanks to Ukraine 'pathetic'

General Sir Richard Shirreff, a former NATO chief from Britain, accused Olaf Scholz' government of 'ducking its responsibilities

Daily Mirror

Macron says Germany and France must be 'pioneers' in Europe development

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz and France's President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday pledged to drive Europe forward together, as the German leader visited Paris to celebrate 60 years of post-war cooperation despite recent strains.

Radio France Internationale

Signs of strain as France and Germany mark 60 years of friendship

Russia's invasion of Ukraine and a changing world order are straining ties between France and Germany as they prepare to celebrate 60 years since a post-World War II treaty sealed their reconciliation.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine is fighting for all of us. Now Europe must fight Putin too

As Russia threatens another offensive, this is the moment of maximum danger. Ukraine’s allies must move fast and decisively

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German caution on Ukraine arms rooted in political culture

Germany has become one of Ukraine’s leading weapons suppliers in the 11 months since Russia’s invasion, but Chancellor Olaf Scholz also has gained a reputation for hesitating to take each new step — generating impatience among allies

The Independent UK

$NATO alliance still strong on Ukraine but fractures are emerging$

NATO alliance still strong on Ukraine but fractures are emerging

WASHINGTON: The billions of United States dollars in new arms for Ukraine announced this month — including British tanks, American fighting vehicles, and howitzers from Denmark and Sweden — are testament to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s failure to split the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies after nearly a year…

Bangkok Post

Zelensky pleads with western allies 'send tanks' as Germany stalls on arms move

Germany is coming under intense diplomatic pressure to allow their tanks to be transferred to the front line in the war against Russia, but will only supply tanks if the United States does the same

Daily Mirror

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

Kyiv hopes western tanks could provide tactical breakthrough; dozens die in Dnipro attack; Germany gets a new defence minister

The Guardian - AU

Germany under growing pressure to send tanks to Ukraine

It’s amazing what the Germans can do when they put their mind to it. Prior to February 2022, the country was heavily reliant on Russian gas to heat its homes and power the mighty industries that make it the fourth-largest economy in the world. Before the war, more than half…

Evening Standard

Germany signals it hasn't ruled out sending Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Western defense officials are meeting to coordinate military assistance to Ukraine. Germany has resisted their efforts to persuade the country to export its Leopard 2 tanks, or allow others to do so.

WEKU

Ukraine frustrated as Germany holds back decision on supply of tanks

Poland says lives will be lost because of Berlin’s inaction, as summit breaks up without progress over Leopard 2s

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The Independent UK

Germany has wavered on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. Why does it matter?

Nato allies – including Poland and the Baltic nations who fear the spread of Russian aggression – have been pressuring Germany to allow tanks to be sent to Ukraine to defend itself

Reuters

No need for German, U.S. tanks to be sent to Ukraine simultaneously -defence minister

Germany's new Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said he did not know of any requirement that Ukraine receive U.S. and German tanks simultaneously, before a meeting on Friday at which future supplies to Kyiv will be discussed.

The Guardian - UK

Scholz stalls on Ukraine tanks decision but looks poised to give go-ahead

Observers expect Germany’s hesitant chancellor will soon say yes to allowing supply of Leopards to war effort

Evening Standard

Germany urged to join UK and other allies in sending tanks to Ukraine to end Putin’s war

Germany came under intense pressure on Thursday to join Britain and other European nations set to supply tanks to Ukraine to defeat Vladimir Putin’s war.

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The Independent UK

Zelenskyy ramps up pressure on Western allies to send tanks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has bared his frustration about not obtaining enough tanks from some Western countries to help Ukraine’s defend against Russian forces

Evening Standard

Ukraine helicopter crash: Volodymyr Zelensky tells Davos forum fatal crash in Kyiv suburb was ‘result of war’

In a video address to the World Economic Forum, Ukraine’s president stood and asked for a moment of silence for victims of the crash

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Could a supply of European tanks turn the tide in Ukraine?

In today’s newsletter: European-made armour support could be the key to sustaining Ukraine’s war effort – if the continent can agree on what to lend the country

France 24

Davos 2023: Securing and greening Europe's energy future amid 'polycrisis'

The World Economic Forum on Wednesday saw speeches from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, among others. FRANCE 24's Business Editor Kate Moody spoke with French Minister for European Affairs Laurence Boone about Europe's green energy future and how European businesses can stay competitive.

Reuters

Berlin will allow exports of German tanks to Ukraine if U.S. sends its tanks -source

Germany will allow German-made tanks to be sent to Ukraine to help its defense against Russia if the United States agrees to send its own tanks, a German government source told Reuters.

The Guardian - UK

Olaf Scholz steers clear of commitment to supply of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

Zelenskiy warns against delaying military support after German chancellor’s reticence at Davos summit

The Guardian - UK

Zelenskiy uses Davos speech to intensify call for more tanks from allies

President says Ukraine needs heavy armour now but German chancellor is cautious about conflict escalating

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