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Germany will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, said Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Ukraine's military says it has withdrawn from the eastern town of Soledar.

Berlin had long resisted calls to send tanks without acting in tandem with allies, saying that it did not want to be seen as a direct participant in the war and invite retaliation from Russia. Finland, Greece, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey all own at least 100 of them. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov condemned the plans Wednesday as a “deep delusion,” warning that “American Abrams tanks burn like all the others, only they are expensive.”

Olaf Scholz is announcing Germany's decision to permit the export of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in the wake of heavy criticism from Western allies.

The U.S. and Germany are believed to be on the cusp of agreeing to deliver modern battle tanks to Ukraine after months of indecision and debate over the ...

The Russian ambassador to the U.S. In the U.S. Replacing weapons and other equipment NATO countries sent to Ukraine could lead to nearly $22 billion in sales for the U.S. defense industrial base capacity," the authors of the report added. "But it is important to see the reality: it is not about five, or ten, or fifteen tanks. is expected to announce soon that it will send a number of M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, with Germany expected to say Wednesday that it is ready to send Leopard 2 tanks. Ukraine previously said it needs hundreds of tanks to stave off Russia's ongoing invasion "not 10-20," They were last seen heading to the town of Soledar in Donetsk that was under intense attack by Russian forces and later captured. "The threat of Russian air and missile attacks remains high across Ukraine," the update said, adding that "despite numerous losses, Russia does not cease attempts to advance on Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka axes. Reports late Tuesday suggested that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was ready to agree to sending a number of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, and to allow allies to do the same with their own German-made tanks. The U.S. Germany was reportedly reluctant to send its own tanks unless the U.S.

The US is set to announce it will send M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, people familiar with the matter said, reversing a longstanding position as part of ...

Kyiv needs decisions on real deliveries of modern tanks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. Speaking in his nightly address, the Ukrainian leader said: " ...

That is unfortunate because in reality Germany has given huge amounts to help Ukraine. Their chancellor, Olaf Scholz, said as much in a speech when he said Germany has reached a Zeitenwende or historic turning point. But geopolitically it sends a clear message, albeit belatedly, to Putin that the West remains united and determined to stop him whatever his clumsy attempts at nuclear blackmail. But Britain had already taken the initiative sending Challengers. It will be make a big difference, perhaps decisively, in a military sense. On the one hand, for clear historical reasons, it does not want to be seen taking the lead against Russia. And the last year has proven Ostpolitik a relic of the past or at least in need of an urgent overhaul. Victoria Police intervened and are continuing to question them," Tennis Australia said in a statement. That at least is how German officials have explained their predicament over the Leopard 2 battle tank. Germans are uneasy about military aggression because of their Nazi past. On the other it happens to produce and supply a weapon that could prove crucial in Ukraine's war against Putin. Submit a question for live Q&A at 7pm](https://news.sky.com/story/ask-defence-expert-michael-clarke-a-question-as-phase-two-of-ukraine-russia-war-begins-12593683)

New catalyst for climate action: Race to the top emerging between China, US & EU. Trend from Glasgow COP26 positive through to global acceleration emerging ...

The IPR is led by Vivid Economics and Energy Transition Advisors (ETA). To help prepare markets and investors IPR then models in detail the impact of the forecasted policies on the energy system, food land use system and real economy. About Inevitable Policy Response (IPR): The IPR is a climate transition forecasting consortium that aims prepare institutional investors for the portfolio risks and opportunities associated with a forecast acceleration of policy responses to climate change. The EU is compelled to initiate its own industrial policy support and is finding it hard to be as flexible as the US. Unlike the FPS, the 1.5C RPS scenario works back from the goal of reaching 1.5C and asks what would be needed to get there, rather than what is likely to unfold given current political realities. IPR forecasts continuing pressure on policy makers via the COP stocktake and ratchet and increasing climate competition driving the acceleration and transition factors facing investors.” Race to the top explores this new dynamic in industrial, trade and climate policy between the world’s major trading blocs. The IPR analysis of how global progress is unfolding against long-term, high-conviction transition forecasts offers valuable insight for investors, and is well placed support on their climate risk management and net zero investment strategies.” The EU and US are now primed for race to the top on clean technology as climate objectives take centre stage along with domestic economic and industrial needs. Alternative proteins experienced significant growth and the US FDA approved a study on safety of cultivated chicken. A total of 162 policy announcements supported or confirmed of IPR forecasts of a 1.8C temperature outcome, 35 indicating increased international climate ambition and 14 signalling a decrease. Brazil has recommitted to forestry protection and a COP 27 initiative aims to translate the Glasgow forests pledge into action.

The Agency issued six proposed determinations to deny facilities' requests to continue disposing of coal combustion residuals (CCR or coal ash) into unlined ...

EPA approval would allow the unit to continue to operate. Specifically, EPA is proposing to deny these applications due to: “We remain committed to working with our state partners to protect everyone, especially those in communities overburdened by pollution, from coal ash contamination now and into the future.” The Agency issued six proposed determinations to deny facilities’ requests to continue disposing of coal combustion residuals (CCR or coal ash) into unlined surface impoundments. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the latest action to protect communities and hold facilities accountable for controlling and cleaning up the contamination created by coal ash disposal. “With today’s proposed denials, EPA is holding facilities accountable and protecting our precious water resources from harmful contamination, all while ensuring a reliable supply of electricity to our communities,” said EPA Administrator Michael S.

Joe Biden speaking at 5pm, with possible announcement on US sending Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine; major blow for Vladimir Putin as Germany approves ...

He added: "We are not going to waste time. "Modern tanks even though Leopard 2 and Challenger 2 and Abrams are 30-40 years old, the amount of armour has increased which makes them a lot more survivable. It's a very capable tank and therefore other countries can spread the load ," he adds. She said: "The more defence capabilities Ukraine has the smaller the escalation potential Russia has. We shouldn't be scared of this bluffing." "These tanks will definitely be supportive of that effort and will be able to contribute to better success on the battlefield for Ukraine." He went on to say the "kinds of capabilities that Ukrainians need" are "combined arms manoeuvre". Asked how soon the tanks could be on the battlefield in Ukraine, he said it would be "many months". In a statement, the Ukrainian leader said he was "grateful" to the US and added that the "free world was united as never before". [Bhvishya Patel](https://twitter.com/BhvishyaPatel). Asked how powerful the Leopard 2 tanks are compared to Russian ones, Retired Air Vice-Marshal Sean Bell said the key feature is the "power of the gun". He says: "It's very unlikely the US would put its very latest technology in the hands of the Ukrainians on the battlefield."

The Russian invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022 continues, with casualties rising on both sides.Ukrainian forces are mounting a strong cou.

The leaders of the U.S. to donate to Ukraine, in Canada's first donation of an air defense system to the nation, Calling out Russia for its "unjust and brutal war of aggression against Ukraine," the leaders of the U.S. attempts to refer the case to the court, creating a "loophole in international law." The death toll from a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro rose to 30 on Sunday, the national emergencies service reported as rescue workers scrambled to reach survivors in the rubble. The Kremlin's spokesman says that Western countries supplying additional tanks to Ukraine will not change the course of the conflict and that they will add to the problems of the Ukrainian people. The new donation would triple the total value of Finland's defense aid to Ukraine, bringing the total so far to 590 million euros, the Defense Ministry said in a statement. Ukraine insisted on the need for faster supplies of weapons from the West with the city of Dnipro reeling from a Russian missile strike that killed at least 40 people in an apartment block and Ukrainian troops came under increased pressure on the eastern front. Allowing European countries to reexport the tanks to Ukraine is the focus at a meeting of defense ministers from NATO and other nations in Germany. Russia claims to have captured a village in eastern Ukraine as part of its intense, monthslong push toward the city of Bakhmut. The Ukrainian Red Cross is preparing for more aid to the civil population in the country's war-plagued zones in light of a possible new Russian offensive, the organization's general secretary said. The "Doomsday Clock," created by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists to illustrate how close humanity has come to the end of the world, on Tuesday moved its "time" in 2023 to 90 seconds to midnight, 10 seconds closer than it has been for the past three years.

Alongside the battalion of Abrams tanks provided by the United States, a European consortium is committing to provide two battalions of Leopard tanks to ...

In total, the United States has now committed more than $27.8 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration. Alongside the battalion of Abrams tanks provided by the United States, a European consortium is committing to provide two battalions of Leopard tanks to Ukraine in the near term. This USAI package underscores the continued U.S.

Joe Biden announces the US is sending M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine; Germany also approves sending its tanks, with Moscow warning it ratchets up the ...

It's a very capable tank and therefore other countries can spread the load ," he adds. She said: "The more defence capabilities Ukraine has the smaller the escalation potential Russia has. We shouldn't be scared of this bluffing." Until recently Western governments were giving the Ukrainians just enough they hoped to discourage Vladimir Putin and persuade him to give up. "Does this provide a significant new capability to Ukraine? "The key thing now is speed and volume. Absolutely." But the words that followed are crucial too. The volume of tank support," he added. They are vastly better." You have to have artillery and other indirect fire support. Important decisions."

The iPhone 15 will support Wi-Fi 6E, according to a research note shared this week by Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley. The...

Rumors suggest all four models will feature the Dynamic Island and a USB-C port, while the Pro models are expected to gain Apple's latest A17 Bionic chip, a titanium frame, solid-state volume and power buttons, and more. To take advantage of these benefits, the device must be connected to a Wi-Fi 6E router, which are available from brands like TP-Link, Asus, and Netgear. The iPhone 15 will support Wi-Fi 6E, according to a research note shared this week by Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley.

Witnesses allege that several dozen civilians and fighters have been killed in the latest clashes between Oromo and Amhara ethnic groups in central ...

Amharas have been targeted in several locations across the neighboring Oromia region, prompting Amhara militias to deploy. A doctor at Shewa Robit hospital told the AP it had received the bodies of “several people” since Monday as well as some victims with serious injuries. Fighting has spread to other towns, the witness said.