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Germany’s decision to keep sending weapons to Ukraine has left the country’s own armoury “bare”, the country’s army chief has warned. Lieutenant General Alfons Mais, the chief of Germany’s army, has warned that government decisions to keep sending weapons and munitions abroad to Ukraine have left military stockpiles “bare”, a report on Wednesday has claimed. It comes as the country’s government finally agreed to give a number of its Leopard 2 main battle tanks to the Ukrainian military in the face of mounting political pressure both at home and abroad. However, according to a report by Bild , such a decision may yet have a negative effect on the country’s combat preparedness. Having previously warned that his force had been left with a more-or-less “bare” armoury, Mais warned that — despite the German government committing to pumping over $100 billion into the country’s military — things have not gotten much better. In fact, according to the publication, the army … [Read more...] about German Military Left with ‘Bare’ Armory As Weapons Sent to Ukraine

Tanks for Ukraine Yesterday, Germany and the U.S. pledged to send tanks to Ukraine after weeks of diplomatic maneuvering. The pledges could unlock a wave of additional aid ahead of an expected escalation of fighting in the spring. It could take a year or more for 31 American M1 Abrams tanks to reach the battlefield. But the U.S. promise did clear the way for Germany to commit to sending 14 of its Leopard 2 tanks , which could arrive in several months. The decision by Germany to authorize other nations to transfer their own Leopards prompted officials in Finland, the Netherlands and Spain to say that they would seek to send tanks to Ukraine, or that they were open to doing so. Fighting: The announcements come at a critical juncture. Ukraine said yesterday that its forces had retreated from Soledar , a key town near the eastern city of Bakhmut. Diplomacy: Germany made clear that it would send the Leopards only if the U.S. sent the Abrams. Yesterday, … [Read more...] about Your Thursday Briefing: Tanks for Ukraine

The government of Russia dismissed the potential on Tuesday of a shipment of dozens of American tanks, promised by left-wing President Joe Biden, to change the momentum of its invasion of Ukraine, suggesting they would “burn just like all the others.” Top Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday, following Biden’s announcement, that the plan to equip Ukraine with tanks in anticipation of the ground in the country thawing in spring was “disastrous.” “I am certain that many experts understand the absurdity of this idea. The plan is disastrous in terms of technology,” Peskov said during his daily press briefing, according to Reuters. “But above all, it overestimates the potential it will add to the Ukrainian army.” “These tanks burn just like all the others,” he concluded. On Thursday, Peskov affirmed that Russia interprets military arms support to Ukraine as America and European allies of Kyiv participating “directly” in the war, suggesting Russia already … [Read more...] about Russia Scoffs at Biden’s Ukraine Tank Giveaway

close Video Biden admin decision to send tanks to Ukraine signifies change in policy Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on the Russia-Ukraine war on 'Special Report.' Despite President Biden’s promise to send 31 Abrams M1 tanks to Ukraine on Wednesday, it could take months for the artillery to arrive, according to reports. The New York Post reported that Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh confirmed that the U.S. does not have enough of M1 Abrams tanks in its stockpile to send over to Ukraine at this time. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Army M1A1 Abrams tank fires during NATO enhanced Forward Presence battle group military exercise Crystal Arrow 2021 in Adazi, Latvia March 26, 2021, REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo "We just don’t have these tanks available in excess in our US stocks, which is why it is going to take months to transfer these M1A2 Abrams to Ukraine," Singh told the Post. BIDEN … [Read more...] about Biden’s promise to send tanks delayed by lack of inventory: reports

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the United States will be sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, partially reversing a position he held last year when he said such a move would help instigate “World War III.” “The idea that we’re going to send in offensive equipment and have planes and tanks and trains going in with American pilots and American crews — just understand, don’t kid yourself, no matter what y’all say, that’s called World War III,” Biden told a gathering of House Democrats in Philadelphia in March, 2022, per the New York Post. US President Biden declared on Wednesday that “the United States will be sending 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine”. In March 2022 he compared the idea of sending ‘offensive equipment’ for Ukraine to “World War 3”. pic.twitter.com/HKaHyc3l88 — In Context (@incontextmedia) January 26, 2023 according to NBC News. In addition to the tanks, the U.S. will provide training and supplies needed for their operation. It is unclear, … [Read more...] about FLASHBACK: Biden Said Sending Tanks To Ukraine Would Help Start WWIII. Well, He Just Sent Them

Professional tennis, which had been unusually united of late, is back in disaccord after Wimbledon’s bold and difficult decision to bar Russian and Belarusian players from this year’s tournament was met with strong disapproval by the men’s and women’s tours. For just over 50 days, the ATP, WTA, International Tennis Federation and the four Grand Slam tournaments all agreed that the proper response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with Belarus’ support, was to ban Russia and Belarus from team events but allow their players to continue competing as individuals albeit without national identification. But Wimbledon, under pressure from the British government, broke ranks on Wednesday, and Britain’s Lawn Tennis Association also confirmed that it did not plan to allow Russian and Belarusian players to participate in the grass-court circuit that precedes Wimbledon and includes events in Eastbourne and at Queen’s Club in London. “Given the profile of The Championships in the United … [Read more...] about Tours Argue Wimbledon Sets ‘Damaging Precedent’ in Barring Russian and Belarusian Players