Here we go again-Ukraine once again

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Moscow is considering deploying its latest T-14 Armata main battle tanks in Ukraine, according to British military experts. This is according to the daily intelligence update on the Ukraine war from the Ministry of Defense in London. According to the report, the most advanced Russian tanks were seen in pictures at a training ground in southern Russia, where troops are being prepared for deployment in Ukraine.

A possible deployment of the tanks, which have not yet entered regular service, is a high-risk decision, the British statement said. The tank's development has been beset by difficulties and delays, it said, adding that it is larger and heavier than other tanks and therefore could pose problems for supply lines.

"If Russia were to use the T-14, it will be primarily for propaganda purposes. Production is probably only in the low double digits and commanders are unlikely to trust the vehicle on the battlefield," the statement added.
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Great Britain will provide Ukraine with 600 Brimstone missiles, - Wallace

Great Britain plans to send 600 Brimstone missiles to Ukraine.

As reported by Censor.NET with reference to Reuters, this was stated by Defense Minister Ben Wallace.

He talked about the announced package of military support for Ukraine and told what type of missiles will be sent to Ukraine.

"I can say that we will also send another 600 Brimstone missiles, which will be incredibly important to help Ukraine dominate the battlefield," the minister emphasized.

"If President Putin expects us to be bored this year, he's wrong," added Wallace. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394390

Denmark will provide Ukraine with 19 French-made CAESAR howitzers

The Danish government announced the transfer of Caesar self-propelled artillery installations.

This is reported by Censor.NET with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the country.

"We have been in constant contact with the Ukrainians regarding the Caesar artillery, in particular, and I am happy that now we have received broad support from the Danish parliament to donate it to the fight for the freedom of Ukraine," said Defense Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen.

Thus, the Danish government decided to transfer 19 French-made Caesar artillery installations to Ukraine.

According to the defense minister, Denmark is currently considering the purchase of new weapons. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394400

Lithuania will transfer L-70 anti-aircraft guns and two Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine

As part of the new package of military aid to Ukraine, Lithuania will hand over two Mi-8 helicopters.

Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anushauskas stated this, Censor.NET reports with reference to Ukrinform.

"Today I have good news from Lithuania for Ukraine. The new lethal package of Lithuanian support to Ukraine consists of dozens of L-70 anti-aircraft guns, ammunition and two Mi-8 helicopters," he said.

According to Anushauskas, the total amount of the aid package for Ukraine will be about 125 million euros. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394423

Europe and US will be able to agree on tanks for Ukraine - Rutte

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said that he is quite confident that Europe and the United States will be able to bring their "dialogue" on tanks for Ukraine to an end.

He stated this in an interview with CNN, reports Censor.NЕТ with reference to Ukrainian truth.

According to Rutte, he has an understanding that Germany and other countries want to create a "broad coalition" to send heavy tanks to Ukraine.

"There is wide support for sending military equipment. We have sent so much since the beginning of the war. Of course, there is a debate about tanks, and the question here is what will be the next step in the fight. It may be necessary, but I understand that the Germans and others say you need a broad coalition," Rutte said.

According to him, it is "very important" that Ukraine wins the war, but "you also have to be honest with him (President Zelensky - Ed.) and say that if you want tanks, for example, at the level he is asking for them, it is necessary that we do it not only as one country, but as a group of countries."

The Dutch Prime Minister said he was "quite confident" that Europe and the United States could bring their dialogue on tanks to a conclusion. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394450

Ukraine needs at least tank brigade from allies, - Minister of Defense of Poland Blaszczak

Ukraine needs tanks from its Western partners to form at least one tank brigade. Germany should join the international coalition that will deliver tanks to Kyiv.

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of National Defense of Poland Mariusz Blaszczak said this at a press conference after the end of a video conference with the defense ministers of Great Britain, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, as well as representatives of the Czech Republic and Slovakia on the topic of further assistance to Ukraine, reports Censor.NET with reference on Ukrinform.

"Our task is to convince and show that only real, genuine help matters. Otherwise, we face very bad prospects," Blaszczak said.

The minister noted that during a video conference with partners, he spoke about Poland's readiness to transfer a company of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine within the framework of a broad coalition of countries.

"Ukraine must be supported by providing it with at least a brigade of tanks, and maybe more. Therefore, this coalition of states is necessary for real support for Ukraine in this situation in which it finds itself," Blaschak emphasized.

He noted that he will announce this proposal again on Friday at a meeting in Ramstein. He expressed hope that Germany, which is the manufacturer of Leopard 2 tanks, will join this coalition.

Blaschak noted that there are countries that provide real assistance to Ukraine, but there are also those that "help symbolically, or it is only on paper." Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394419

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[I]Ukraine: Will Ramstein bring the Leopard-2 compromise?

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Earlier yesterday or this day the Polish government released statements that left no doubt that it will deliver Leopards anyway - if needed even without permission from Germany. Thats what I hoped for: that a German veto would simply be ignored.

This is an estimation on what European states have how many of which Leopard 1 and 2 versions:

https://www-merkur-de.translate.goog..._x_tr_pto=wapp


I think it is a given that Leopard-2s will got o Ukraine, and that Germany "must" accept it that others do so. The two questions now are: 1.) When? 2.) Will the Germans come around and deliver tanks themselves, too?


The American arguments why not the Abrams makes perfect sense to me, I brought up the very same arguments before.

The Netherlands are ready to pay the Leopard tanks for Ukraine.

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Netherlands ready to pay for Leopard tanks for Ukraine

The deliveries should take place within a broad coalition of European and NATO allies.

According to Censor.NЕТ, this is statеd by Bloomberg.

According to Dutch Defense Minister Keesa Ollongren, the Netherlands is ready to pay for Leopard tanks to be sent to Ukraine as part of a coalition of European and NATO allies.

The Netherlands has already paid for the shipment of T-72 tanks from the Czech Republic to Kyiv, and the same approach, according to the Minister, could be replicated for German Leopard tanks.

"That's definitely something we're willing to do," Ollongren said.

In addition to the tanks, any coalition will also require partners to provide ammunition, training and other support.

"We are all waiting to hear Germany's position on tanks, but I am in favor of trying to find a solution and trying to send tanks to Ukraine," Ollongren emphasized. Source: https://censor.net/en/news/3394462/n...aine_bloomberg

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Putin's shame as mobile crematoriums ordered from China to 'hide scale of Ukraine losses'

Vladimir Putin has reportedly ordered 21 mobile crematoriums from China in an attempt to hide how many Russian soldiers have died during the conflict in Ukraine. According to rumours, the Kremlin is preparing for its losses to more than double from 100,000 to 220,000 by May.

Telegram channel General SVR claims Putin "is not embarrassed by the colossal losses" from the war he instigated, instead they argue the scale would be "disturbing" to the public.

They added: "As a result, according to the president, the losses must be 'smeared over time', and the crematoriums have been ordered for this.

"Putin has been informed that the order is ready and will be delivered to Russia via third countries in the near future."

Video footage has supposedly captured the Russian army using their own mobile crematorium on the battlefield.

A number of Russian recruits are believed to have come from prisons, with accusations that Putin has used them as "cannon fodder" to avoid bigger losses amongst the regular army.

As many as 40,000 convicts have been enlisted by the notorious Wagner mercenary group, fighting for Moscow in exchange for their freedom.

A recent report from the VChK-OGPU Telegram channel claim that only 30 have survived out of 270 prisoners recruited from a penal colony in Bashkortostan region.

A source said this "very accurately reflects the number of prisoners' who've died - a little more than 10 percent survive".

Wagner group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, a key ally of Putin's, claimed many have survived for at least six months, at which point even murderers and rapists receive a pardon.

In a video Mr Prigozhin is seen telling newly released convicts: "Don't drink too much, don't use drugs, don't rape women, don't create trouble.

"The police should treat you with respect."

The Kremlin has claimed only 6,000 troops have died since the war began, in spite of pictures released of graveyards full of dead soldiers.

This comes as a Wagner group recruitment drive in Serbia has sparked outrage in Belgrade, with videos in Serbian supposedly encouraging fighters to join.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world...1dae15cb33627c

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Germany must stop stalling Ukraine tanks deal, say Nato allies

Germany must drop its opposition to sending tanks to Ukraine or Vladimir Putin’s forces could gain the upper hand in the war, Nato allies warned on Thursday.

Britain and the US were on Thursday night at the forefront of an international pressure campaign calling on Berlin, which holds the export licence for Leopard II tanks, to send them to Ukraine and allow other nations to do so.

Several European nations are hoping to promise the tanks to Ukraine at a summit on Friday at the Ramstein air base in Germany.

Britain has already committed to sending a squadron of 14 Challenger 2 main battle tanks, piling pressure on Germany to follow suit.

Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, has said he will only send Leopard II tanks if America donates the equivalent Abrams from its arsenal.

On Thursday, a Pentagon spokeswoman said it “doesn’t make sense” to provide the Abrams, with officials citing logistical challenges and the vehicle’s extraordinary fuel demands.

“Ultimately this is Germany’s decision,” said Sabrina Singh.

Ben Wallace, the Defence Secretary, sought to allay fears that Germany would be “going it alone” in sending tanks as he released a joint statement with eight other nations promising “unprecedented” weaponry for Kyiv, including battle tanks.

Meanwhile, Lloyd Austin, the US defence secretary, met his newly appointed German opposite number Boris Pistorius, a former member of the German-Russian parliamentary friendship group, in an attempt to break the deadlock.

But it was unclear whether Mr Scholz would on Friday agree to lift Berlin’s veto on other Ukraine allies exporting their Leopard IIs as part of the donations announced at Ramstein, Washington’s main air base in Europe.

At the Davos summit on Wednesday, he told US lawmakers in private meetings that Germany was much more likely to bear any blowback from a move Russia has deemed escalatory. He said that the US should take the lead as Germany relies on its nuclear deterrent, according to Politico.
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Hungary has blocked new tranche of EU aid of 500 million euros for armaments for Ukraine

Hungary has blocked the 7th tranche of security support for Ukraine from the European Union worth 500 million euros.

This is reported by RMF FM with reference to an unnamed high-ranking EU diplomat, Censor.NET informs.

According to the publication, EU countries will put pressure on Budapest on Monday during the meeting of EU foreign ministers.

"Until now, Hungary, which itself does not send weapons to Ukraine, has abstained from voting when making decisions regarding the next tranches of aid and has not blocked this support," the report says.

However, the EU has a "plan B", as in the case when Hungary blocked 18 billion euros of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine in early December. The EU then passed a legal act that would allow this aid to be delivered bypassing Hungary, and that was enough for Hungary to relent.

If Budapest does not give up its veto to support Ukraine's weapons, the EU may adopt this decision in 26 countries as well, diplomats in Brussels assume.

"It is difficult for a small pro-Russian state, which has exemptions from all sanctions, to dictate the position of the entire EU," an EU diplomat told reporters. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394573

Poland is ready for non-standard actions if Germany does not provide tanks to Ukraine, - country’s MFA

Polish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Pawel Jablonski said that Warsaw may take "non-standard actions" if Germany continues to resist the supply of tanks to Ukraine.

This is reported by Censor.NET with reference to the Euro Integration.

"I think that if there is strong resistance, then we will be ready to take such non-standard measures, even if someone is offended by it. But let's not get ahead of events, but try to involve as many countries as possible in effective cooperation with Germany," he said.

According to Pawel Solokh, adviser to the President of Poland, no key decisions regarding the transfer of Leopard tanks to Ukraine will be made at Friday's meeting of NATO defense ministers in Ramstein, Germany.

"Much depends on the determination of such countries of the Alliance as Poland, Finland or Denmark," the presidential adviser said about the pressure on Berlin, which, according to the agreements, must give its consent before transferring these machines to Ukraine.

The president's adviser believes that if our western neighbors do not agree to this, it will mean "a rift within NATO itself." In his opinion, this would have an extremely negative impact on the general situation in the Alliance.

"We expect that the pressure on Germany will be so strong that the transfer of heavy weapons to Ukraine will take place without violating the previous unity," said Solokh.

At the same time, he does not exclude that Germany may sue Poland in case of transfer of tanks without consent.

"Germany has the right to sue us for this, but it seems unlikely. I hope that a compromise will be found, but such that in the end Ukraine will receive these tanks," Solokh added. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394529

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Zelensky to German government: Can you give "leopards"? Than give, they won’t go to territory of Russian Federation. VIDEO

President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the German government to supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks.

He stated this in an interview with ARD, Censor.NET reports with reference to Tagesschau.

"You are grown-up people. You can talk for another six months, but this is all measured by influence. We have people die every day. And you can't "if" and "if". But simply, can you give Leopard? Well, give it. We don't we are advancing. Leopard, if anyone is worried, will not go on the territory of the Russian Federation. We are defending ourselves," the head of state said. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394518

US Defense Ministers Austin and German Pistorius could not agree on tanks for Ukraine, - CNN

The head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, and the newly appointed Minister of Defense of Germany, Boris Pistorius, held negotiations on the transfer of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The parties failed to reach an agreement.

This is reported by CNN, informed by Censor.NET.

According to the American TV channel, Austin and Pistorius met on the eve of the "Ramstein" meeting, which will take place in Germany on Friday, January 20.

U.S. officials familiar with the situation said the tank issue had not yet been decided before Friday's meeting, and "it would be surprising if Germany changed its mind despite pressure from Lloyd Austin," CNN reported, citing its own sources.

The TV channel quotes a source who said that before the meeting in Washington, they were "very optimistic and confident that they will make progress" on the issue of the transfer of tanks. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394515

Finland will transfer heavy artillery and ammunition to Ukraine

Finland allocates the 12th package of military aid to Ukraine, which, among other things, will include heavy artillery and ammunition.

As Censor.NET informs with reference to Interfax-Ukraine, this is stated in the statement of the Finnish government.

"Defence Minister Mikko Savola emphasized that Finland will supply Ukraine with heavy artillery and ammunition," the press release states.

According to the statement, the cost of the equipment provided for in this aid package is more than 400 million euros. In total, Helsinki provided military aid to Ukraine in the amount of 590 million euros.

It will be recalled that earlier the President of Finland, Sauli Niinisto, said that his country can transfer a small batch of Leopard tanks to Ukraine - in the event of the creation of a "joint European project to provide assistance to Ukraine".

"However, the amount of transferred armored vehicles cannot be large, as Finland borders Russia and is not yet a NATO member state," Niinisto noted. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394523

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According to a report in Der Spiegel, the German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) is concerned about the difficult situation in which the Ukrainian army finds itself in the east of the country. There, Russia recently reported the presumed capture of the town of Soledar, and fierce fighting has also been raging for months around neighboring Bachmut.

The German foreign intelligence service reportedly informed Bundestag security policymakers in a secret meeting this week that Ukraine was suffering heavy losses in Bachmut. According to the Spiegel report, the Ukrainian army is currently losing a three-digit number of soldiers every day in fighting. Ukrainian officials last admitted such high casualty figures last summer during the fighting around Zyverodonetsk - a few weeks later, the Ukrainian army abandoned the town.

The Ukrainian military, in turn, speaks of very high Russian casualties in Bachmut. The BND apparently did not doubt this, but for Russia's war tactics this did not play any role. The Russian army is acting with merciless harshness and accepts the losses [marking by Skybird].
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And this is, once again, Colonel Reisner from the Austrian Bundesheer, I referred to him before. His analyses are straight and sober and often recommnended, so do I. I watch them frequently.



Please take note of the yellow-marked text quote at 00:13:20. I tried to get this message across all the time.

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Zelensky to German government: Can you give "leopards"? Than give, they won’t go to territory of Russian Federation. VIDEO

President Volodymyr Zelensky called on the German government to supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks.

He stated this in an interview with ARD, Censor.NET reports with reference to Tagesschau.

"You are grown-up people. You can talk for another six months, but this is all measured by influence. We have people die every day. And you can't "if" and "if". But simply, can you give Leopard? Well, give it. We don't we are advancing. Leopard, if anyone is worried, will not go on the territory of the Russian Federation. We are defending ourselves," the head of state said. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394518

US Defense Ministers Austin and German Pistorius could not agree on tanks for Ukraine, - CNN

The head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, and the newly appointed Minister of Defense of Germany, Boris Pistorius, held negotiations on the transfer of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. The parties failed to reach an agreement.

This is reported by CNN, informed by Censor.NET.

According to the American TV channel, Austin and Pistorius met on the eve of the "Ramstein" meeting, which will take place in Germany on Friday, January 20.

U.S. officials familiar with the situation said the tank issue had not yet been decided before Friday's meeting, and "it would be surprising if Germany changed its mind despite pressure from Lloyd Austin," CNN reported, citing its own sources.

The TV channel quotes a source who said that before the meeting in Washington, they were "very optimistic and confident that they will make progress" on the issue of the transfer of tanks. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394515

Finland will transfer heavy artillery and ammunition to Ukraine

Finland allocates the 12th package of military aid to Ukraine, which, among other things, will include heavy artillery and ammunition.

As Censor.NET informs with reference to Interfax-Ukraine, this is stated in the statement of the Finnish government.

"Defence Minister Mikko Savola emphasized that Finland will supply Ukraine with heavy artillery and ammunition," the press release states.

According to the statement, the cost of the equipment provided for in this aid package is more than 400 million euros. In total, Helsinki provided military aid to Ukraine in the amount of 590 million euros.

It will be recalled that earlier the President of Finland, Sauli Niinisto, said that his country can transfer a small batch of Leopard tanks to Ukraine - in the event of the creation of a "joint European project to provide assistance to Ukraine".

"However, the amount of transferred armored vehicles cannot be large, as Finland borders Russia and is not yet a NATO member state," Niinisto noted. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394523

Since Poland bought a little over 350 U.S. Abrams MBTs and Polish railways are now moving them to their new homes. I think maybe there is a possibility Poland will send their Leopards to Ukraine. German weapons manufacturing & industry lost out big time.

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Dutch delivery of Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. The Netherlands is supplying Ukraine with parts of a Patriot air defense weapon system. It involves 2 launchers and missiles. The Netherlands is also taking care of training Ukrainian military personnel. https://twitter.com/landmacht/status...02750644211729

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German intelligence always wanted to portray Ukraine as losing the war. They serve the narrative their political masters wants. The German elite would feel more comfortable if Ukraine lost the war so business with Russia could go back to what it was before. https://twitter.com/andersostlund/st...03020828692481

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Russia’s losses in Ukraine are already much more than 100 thousand, - Milley

The Russian army is suffering huge losses at the front in Ukraine.

This was stated by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, іnforms Censor.NЕТ with reference t ZN.ua.

"The number of casualties in wars is always doubtful. Last time when I talked about Russia's losses, I expressed them as more than 100 thousand. I can say that now it is much more. Russia is suffering very serious losses. This applies to both the regular army and mercenary groups, including Wagner," the American general said.

Milley reminded that Russia has now announced the mobilization of another 300,000 people to the front. "I think they will mobilize about 250 thousand. That means they have to make huge replacements," he added.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff emphasized that Ukraine has also suffered very serious losses, including among the civilian population. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394692

Portugal will provide Ukraine with 14 armored personnel carriers, ammunition and medical equipment

Portugal will send 14 more M113 armored personnel carriers and eight high-capacity power generators to Ukraine.

This is stated by Publico, reports Censor.NЕТ with reference to "European truth".

"Portugal will send to Ukraine a second set of 14 M113 armored personnel carriers, eight high-capacity generators for electricity production, additional 120-mm ammunition and two tons of medical and sanitary equipment," the Defense Ministry said after a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine's Defense held at the German Ramstein air base.

The Ministry added that Portugal has sent 532 tons of military equipment, lethal and non-lethal, to Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion. Source: https://censor.net/en/n3394694