Ukraine War
Russia hits Ukraine with missiles, says U.S. “direct involvement” in war is growing
The Kremlin has long cast dire warnings over the potential ramifications of the U.S. and its NATO allies’ “direct involvement” in the grueling conflict.
‘Incredibly suspicious’ Hunter Biden email may be based on classified info: GOP senator
“If it doesn’t the Russians will continue to escalate there [sic] destabilization campaign, which could lead to a full scale take over of the eastern region most critically Donetsk,” Hunter Biden wrote. “The strategic value is to create a land bridge for RU[ssia] to Crimea.”
How Biden Reluctantly Agreed to Send Tanks to Ukraine
WASHINGTON — President Biden’s announcement Wednesday that he would send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine came after weeks of tense back-channel negotiations with the chancellor of Germany and other European leaders, who insisted that the only way to unlock a flow of heavy European arms was for the United States to send tanks of its own.
His decision, however reluctant, now paves the way for German-made Leopard 2 tanks to be delivered to Ukraine in two or three months, provided by several European nations. While it is unclear whether it will make a decisive difference in the spring offensive that President Volodymyr Zelensky is now planning to take back territory seized by Russia, it is the latest in a series of gradual escalations that has inched the United States and its NATO allies closer to direct conflict with Russia.
Billionaire friend of Putin’s daughter defied sanctions to import world’s finest wines into Russia
A friend of Vladimir Putin’s daughter managed to import bottles of the world’s most expensive wines into Russia last year despite Western sanctions, according to public filings.
Pharmaceutical billionaire Alexey Repik’s company Ryatiko brought in ten bottles of Henri Jayer wine, which fetched £184,000 a bottle at a Christie’s auction in 2020.
IOC confirm that Russian athletes can compete in Paris 2024 Olympics
Olympic chiefs have been accused of endorsing the war of Ukraine after confirming Russian athletes can compete at Paris 2024 as ‘neutrals’.
Breaking: The U.S. announced that it will send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
Breaking: The U.S. announced that it will send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, part of a deal in which Germany and other European nations will also send their own tanks https://t.co/e4EG2AutCF
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 25, 2023
Axios reports: US requested Israel transfer old Hawk anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine
Scoop: The Biden admin asked Israel for its old Hawk anti-aircraft missiles in order to transfer them to Ukraine, three Israeli and U.S. officials told Axios.
— Axios (@axios) January 25, 2023
Russia says tank-deal a dangerous escalation between nuclear-armed powers
Russia has called the plan for Western countries to provide tanks to Ukraine "disastrous" and warned it could cause a dangerous escalation between nuclear-armed powers. https://t.co/mMnVB2BdDU
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 25, 2023
Ukraine gets the tanks
Ukraine will receive tanks from Western countries that it says it needs to fight an anticipated Russian spring offensive.
The move comes after a dispute between Kyiv’s allies. https://t.co/mMnVB2BdDU
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 25, 2023
Watch Live: Biden to deliver remarks on Ukraine as U.S. prepares to send tanks
The U.S. is poised to send dozens of M-1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine in a major shift.
Germany to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine
Germany announced Wednesday that it would send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The U.S. is poised to follow suit with its own Abrams M1 tanks as part of a deal between the two countries. #WSJWhatsNow https://t.co/ArIcERrJke pic.twitter.com/PI7O3pdJzA
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 25, 2023
Ukraine confirms retreat from hard-fought over town of Soledar
It’s a rare win for Vladimir Putin’s force, but military analysts have said capturing the small town is more symbolic than strategic.
Putin’s puppets call for Bundestag to be NUKED over tank deal
Russia today warned that Germany’s decision to send dozens of modern tanks to Ukraine in a major to boost to Kyiv is ‘extremely dangerous’ and will ‘take the conflict to a new level’.
Russian politician suspicious death, two days after a companion died to a heart attack
A Russian politician and businessman died after falling from the roof of a hotel in India, two days after a companion succumbed to a heart attack https://t.co/mlTWcmzLFI
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 25, 2023
Can the U.S. catch up to China and Russia’s African outreach?
After decades of investment and blossoming ties with Beijing and Moscow, experts say “short-term courtship” of African nations simply won’t suffice.
Biden administration has raised concerns with China about companies selling aid to Russia
Chinese companies are providing non-lethal military assistance and economic support that stops short of wholesale sanctions evasion, sources familiar with the situation tell CBS News.
U.S. poised to send tanks to Ukraine
For months, the U.S. has been insisting the M-1 Abrams, its top-of-the-line tank, was too complex to operate and maintain in Ukraine.
Scientists set Doomsday clock closer to midnight amid climate change, Ukraine invasion
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday clock forward to just 90 seconds before midnight Tuesday. The clock is a metaphor for how close scientists say we are to destroying our planet. Sivan Kartha, a member of the Science and Security Board for the Bulletin, explained the reasons for clock’s movement to CBS News.
U.S. poised to send Abrams tanks to Ukraine
The U.S. is poised to send its top-of-the-line battle tank — the M-1 Abrams — to Ukraine, giving it major new capabilities to launch offensives against Russian troops.