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America’s first Abrams tanks are set to arrive in Ukraine next week
“First US Abrams tanks to be delivered to Ukraine next week”
In January, the United States promised to deliver Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine. The first is expected to arrive next week, as US President Joe Biden has just announced.
In January, the United States promised to deliver Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine. The first is expected to arrive next week, as US President Joe Biden has just announced. Volodymyr Zelenskyj travels to Canada after visiting the White House. More on Live Ticker.
DAccording to US President Joe Biden, America’s first Abrams tanks will arrive in Ukraine next week. “Next week, the first American Abrams tanks will be delivered to Ukraine,” Biden told reporters during a visit to the White House by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. The US promised to deliver the Abrams in January.
Biden also announced that he had approved a new arms package for Ukraine, worth about $325 million (about 304 million euros), according to the Pentagon. The package includes anti-aircraft missiles, ammunition for Himars rocket launchers and artillery shells.
However, Washington will not currently supply ATACMS missiles with the required range of 300 kilometers. The US has shown itself to be very cautious in this regard – just like Germany when it came to the Taurus cruise missiles.
Biden vowed on Thursday that Congress had no choice but to vote for continued aid, with the U.S. Congress seeking to approve more military aid to Ukraine. “I trust the wisdom of the US Congress. There is no alternative,” the US president responded to a journalist’s question.
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9:33 am – London: Explosions at military airport may worry Kremlin
Explosions at a Russian military airbase near Moscow this week may have caused concern in the Kremlin, according to British military experts. “This is an important location because it houses special military aircraft and VIP transport for the Russian leadership circle,” said the British Ministry of Defense’s daily intelligence report on the war in Ukraine. According to the British, reports of spy plane damage were particularly relevant.
According to the Ukrainian military intelligence service HUR, vandals destroyed two planes and a helicopter at a heavily guarded airfield near Moscow. So explosives were attached to the machines.
7:41 am – Russian attack leaves one person dead and injured
Ukraine reports suffering Russian attacks in the east and south of the country. In the town of Kurachov, near Donetsk, 13 people were injured, Roman Badun Zaspilne, head of the responsible administration, told the broadcaster. The attack resulted in a fire. Various photos of burning buildings are circulating on social media.
Meanwhile, in the Kherson region, a woman’s body was recovered from the rubble of her home, Governor Oleksandr Prokhudin announced in a telegram. The Russian offensive targeted the town of Zelenivka. Ukraine’s southern military command said a rocket attack hit a resort south-west of the Black Sea port of Odesa. There are no reports of casualties.
5:00 a.m. – Gabriel warns of a Trump-Putin deal
Former Federal Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel has warned that if Donald Trump is re-elected as US President, there will be negative consequences for Ukraine and Germany. For Trump, alliances like NATO are worth nothing in themselves, the SPD politician told the specialized media “Table.Media”. “Therefore, it should be feared that he will withdraw support from Ukraine and hope for a quick deal with Putin.” This will certainly harm Ukraine and Germany. Germany and Europe must prepare today for Trump’s re-election in November 2024, Gabriel said.
4:30 am – EU Commission: Most foreign companies still operate in Russia
According to the EU Commission, most foreign investors are still doing business in Russia despite Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. According to the EU Commission’s answer to MEP Moritz Körner’s question, only a good 40 percent of international companies have decided to leave the country or have already done so.
The Brussels authority relied on data from the Yale Management School and the Ukrainian KSE Institute. According to this information, pharmaceutical company Stata and healthcare group Fresenius still operate in Russia. In the past, companies justified this with medical care for the local population.
04:13 am – Zelenskyj travels from USA to Canada
After his visit to the US, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is staying in neighboring Canada and continuing his foreign travels. The Canadian government surprisingly announced that it will welcome Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the capital city of Ottawa. Zelenkyj is also scheduled to address parliament during his planned stay in the NATO country until Friday. The Ukrainian president will then travel to Toronto, where he will meet with Canadian business leaders.
According to reports from Ottawa, his wife will accompany him to Canada during his visit to the US. Trudeau’s office said he was welcoming the guest from Kiev to reaffirm Ukraine’s continued support in its defensive war against neighboring Russia.
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