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US military kills senior Islamic State official in Somalia

US forces had intended to capture Bilal al-Sudani but that did not prove to be ‘feasible’ as the operation was carried out, official says

The Independent UK

OLD US military kills senior Islamic State official in Somalia

U.S. special operations forces have killed a senior Islamic State group official and 10 other terrorist operatives in remote northern Somalia

The Independent UK

Frank talks and frustration: How the U.S. got to yes on Abrams tanks

They are expensive and hard to maintain. They run on jet fuel. And they are difficult to operate.

Reuters

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Is this a turning point in Ukraine?

With a series of high-level meetings in Europe, U.S. sends a signal to Putin: We think Ukraine can win this year

Salon

Russian army announces new offensive in Zaporizhzhia – as it happened

Announcement from Russian army follows heavy shelling in the region overnight

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 332 of the invasion

Russia claims to have captured village near Bakhmut; Germany declines to take decision on supplying Ukraine with tanks

The Guardian - AU

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…

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Polar bear's fatal attack on young mother and son leaves Northwest Alaska community reeling

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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

No decision on more tanks for Ukraine, despite pleas from Zelensky

Kyiv is seeking Western battle tanks to enable its forces to mount a counter-offensive against Russia.

The Independent UK

U.S., NATO countries announce massive weapons package for Ukraine

Western countries will send what looks to be the largest tranche of military hardware so far to help Ukraine prepare for an expected offensive against Russian forces in the near future.

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

The Guardian - UK

Zelensky urges western allies to send tanks to defeat the Russian invader

The Ukrainian president’s call intensifies the pressure on Germany to release its Leopard 2 battle tanks.

The Independent UK

Russia's war on Ukraine latest: Battle around Bakhmut goes on in the mud

Russian forces are trying to close their circle around the small mining city of Bakhmut, while rain and an early spring thaw turned eastern Ukraine's battlefields to mud which could hamper both sides as they push for an initiative.

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Ramstein summit fails to agree Leopard tanks deal for Ukraine

The United States and its allies failed during talks in Germany to convince Berlin to provide its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine, a key demand from Kyiv as it tries to breath new momentum into its fight against Russian forces.

Evening Standard

Western allies discuss further military aid for Ukraine to boost fight against Putin’s forces

Germany is under pressure to release its Leopard 2 battle tanks after the UK pledged 14 Challenger 2s

The Independent UK

Defense leaders meet amid dissent over tanks for Ukraine

Defense leaders are gathering at Ramstein Air Base in Germany Friday to hammer out future military aid to Ukraine, amid ongoing dissent over who will provide the battle tanks that Ukrainian leaders say they desperately need for future offensives in the war with Russia

The Independent UK

Western allies discuss further military assistance for Ukraine

Germany is under pressure to release its Leopard 2 battle tanks after the UK pledged 14 Challenger 2s.

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US, German Defense Ministers Meet as Differences Emerge over Tanks for Ukraine

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will press Germany's new Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Thursday to allow for the transfer of German-made tanks to Ukraine, US officials said, as the two countries remained at loggerheads over the issue. Germany will allow German-made tanks to be sent to Ukraine to help…

Reuters

U.S., German defense ministers meet as differences emerge over tanks for Ukraine

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will press Germany's new Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Thursday to allow for the transfer of German-made tanks to Ukraine, U.S. officials said, as the two countries remained at loggerheads over the issue.

Reuters

All eyes on Germany when defense leaders meet on arming Ukraine

When dozens of defense ministers meet at an airbase in Germany on Friday, all eyes will be set on what Berlin is - and is not - willing to provide Ukraine.

France 24

UK offers tanks in Ukraine’s hour of need, but will Germany follow suit?

Britain’s offer to send more than a dozen Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine has increased pressure on Germany to do likewise with its coveted Leopard 2 battle tanks. But the German defence minister’s resignation on Monday, just days before a critical meeting at the US Air Base in Ramstein, Germany,…

Reuters

US Defence Secretary meets German defence minister in Berlin on Jan 19: spokesperson

The United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin will meet German Defence Minister Christine Lambrecht in Berlin on January 19, a spokesperson for Germany's defence ministry told Reuters on Friday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

At 2+2 meeting, allies agree to bolster defense of Nansei Islands

WASHINGTON -- The Japanese and U.S. governments clearly showed Wednesday a resolve to boost defense capabilities in the Nansei Islands, which span Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture, amid lingering concerns that a contingency could occur regarding Taiwan.

Reuters

'Seriously doubt' imminent invasion of Taiwan by China -Pentagon chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday he seriously doubted that ramped up Chinese military activities near the Taiwan Strait were a sign of an imminent invasion of the island by Beijing.

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