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Ukraine war live updates: Kyiv pushes for fighter jets despite U.S., German refusal; Russia makes ‘concerted assault’ on Donetsk

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Watch: U.S. Congressional Ukraine Caucus holds news conference with wounded soldiers The U.S. Congressional Ukraine Caucus will discuss Russia’s war at a news conference alongside wounded soldiers. — Jacob PramukFrance announces it will provide...

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Britain’s semiconductor plan goes AWOL as US and EU splash billions

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Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — As nations around the world scramble to secure crucial semiconductor supply chains over fears about relations with China, the U.K. is...

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Vladimir Putin is not mad, just ‘radically rational,’ says former French president

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Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. PARIS — Vladimir Putin is a “radically rational” leader who is betting that Western countries will grow tired of backing Ukraine and agree...

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IMF hikes global growth forecast as inflation cools and household spending surprises

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The IMF has revised its global economic outlook upwards.Norberto Duarte | Afp | Getty ImagesThe International Monetary Fund on Monday revised upward its global growth projections for the year, but warned that higher interest...

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In divided Russia, ‘compassion has become civil resistance’

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Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. MOSCOW — Malika sobbed as she laid flowers at the foot of a statue of a Ukrainian poet in the center of the...

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Ukraine war live updates: Zelenskyy defiant as Russia unleashes ‘massive’ missile strike; U.S. sanctions Russian mercenary group

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No indication Russia intends to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine following tank announcement, Pentagon saysU.S. soldiers fire from an M1 Abrams main battle tank.Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesThe Pentagon said...

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Germany approves long-awaited delivery of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine as US finalizes plans to send Abrams | CNN

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CNN — Germany confirmed it will send a long-demanded contingent of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in a major sign of support for Kyiv that is expected to be matched by the United States....

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Finland may need to join NATO without Sweden, foreign minister says

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Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. Finland could reconsider its joint NATO bid with Sweden if Stockholm’s application is delayed further, Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto said Tuesday, a day...

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European allies will send about 80 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, Germany says

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Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BERLIN — Germany and its European partners plan to “quickly” send two Leopard 2 tank battalions to Ukraine — suggesting about 80 vehicles...

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Manpower will be crucial for Russia to mount a spring offensive

admin January 24, 2023 0 Comment

Jamie Dettmer is opinion editor at POLITICO Europe. It appears it’s only a matter of time before the Kremlin orders another draft to replenish its depleted ranks and make up for the battlefield failings...