The War News of Saturday 21 January live. The new German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius disappoints general expectations: “We have to weigh up the possible consequences for everyone. We must also take stock of the available resources»
• The war in Ukraine has reached its 332nd day.
• Zelenskyy at the Ramstein summit: “We need help as soon as possible”.
• Wagner, USA confirms: «There are 50,000 pro-Russian mercenaries in Ukraine».
• Vatican, Archbishop Gallagher: “The Pope will not go to Kyiv for the time being”
• Ten points to keep track of the progress of the war.
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There is no decision to send German-made Leopold 2 tanks to Ukraine. All eyes were on the summit of US and Allied defense leaders at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, but it was not decisive for the tanks. Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin dampened hopes of a breakthrough: “I have no announcements to make about the Abrams, and you heard the German defense minister say they haven’t made a decision on the Leopards,” the Pentagon chief said in a statement a press conference at the end of the summit.
However, the US has formalized the announcement of a new $2.5 billion aid package that will include Stryker armored vehicles and Bradley combat vehicles for the first time. Important help given the situation on site. “Russia is preparing for new offensives, so there is an urgent need to increase support to enable Ukraine to capture and recapture the occupied territory,” said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
The Ramstein meeting, attended by Defense Minister Guido Crosetto on behalf of Italy, opened with the heartfelt appeal of Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking from afar. “I can thank you hundreds of times and it will be absolutely right and fair given everything we’ve already done, but hundreds of thanks aren’t hundreds of tanks,” the Ukrainian president said, urging “act quickly.” to send off tanks.
January 21, 2023 (change January 21, 2023 | 05:51)
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