Baltic countries' foreign ministers call on Germany to immediately deliver Leopard tanks to Ukraine. "This is needed to stop Russian aggression, help Ukraine and restore peace in Europe quickly," said Latvian FM Edgars Rinkevics on behalf of Lithuanian and Estonian FMs.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Moldovan minister: Ukraine’s victory could expel Russia from Transnistria
Moldovan foreign minister: Ukraine’s victory could lead to Russia’s exit from Transnistria. Moldova wants and expects Russia’s defeat in Ukraine for Russian troops to withdraw “through peaceful means” from occupied Transnistria, said Nicu Popescu, Moldova’s foreign minister.
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Occupiers forcibly deport Ukrainian orphans to Russia
Occupiers are forcibly deporting orphans, foster home children, and those who lost parents due to hostilities to the Russian Federation, according to the Prosecutor General's Office. https://censor.net/ua/n3394786
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Military equipment list for Ukraine and tank logistics challenges
Brad's, Strykers, M777, HIMARS, MRAPs, HMMWVs, Gephards, Patriots, AMX10s, M106's, NASAMs, HAWK, Caesers…etc, etc, etc. UKR Army Commanders who I talk with want tanks, but have admitted they struggle w logistics, repair parts getting to the right places, and resupply. 18/
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US SecDef: Goal is usable and sustainable equipment for Ukraine
I'll add one last important point: @SecDef has repeatedly said the *GOAL* is to provide UKR with equipment that they can immediately put to use & which they can easily sustain. UKR's army is getting LOTS of different equipment from many different nations. Here are some: 17/
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M1 tank training periods and maintenance contracts differ widely
-"if the Iraqi's, Saudi's, Egypt troops can use the M1, the UKR will have no issues." Iraqis paid billions for M1s w/ a permanent GD maintenance contract & a 5-year training period. Saudis bought M1A2s w/ a 7 year training program, with maintenance contract still in place.15/
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Hertling disputes David’s claims about M1 tank transition and maintenance
Here are some of David's other assertions:
-UA got experience with T64s, so it'll be easy to switch to M1A1s. (I vehemently disagree).
-"the M1 is one of the easiest tanks in the world to keep running with a motivated crew." (you need crew + an entire support system)….13/ -
US Army Europe lacks permanent tanks since 2013, Abrams delivery questioned
…that's because US Army, Europe hasn't had permanently stationed tanks since 2013, and the ones there are part of the rotational unit). While we're on that point, I'm wondering where the 300 Abrams tanks would immediately that David would deliver to Ukraine? 12/
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The Heart’s Sorrow: Ukraine Loses Its Best Sons and Daughters
Pain is filling the heart. The indescribable sadness is covering the soul. Ukraine is losing its best sons and daughters every day.
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) 21 janvier 2023
Thank you for your important and decent work for the benefit of Ukraine. You are forever in our hearts. Eternal memory! –@ZelenskyyUa pic.twitter.com/iglrWdyxUGPain fills the heart. The indescribable sadness covers the soul. Ukraine is losing its best sons and daughters every day. Thank you for your important and decent work for the benefit of Ukraine. You are forever in our hearts. Eternal memory! –
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Defense Ministry buys food at inflated prices
Zn.Ua reported that the Defense Ministry purchases food for soldiers at prices two to three times higher than those in Kyiv grocery stores, suggesting a possible corruption scheme.