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Russian UN Security Council presidency is absurd, says Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said it was absurd that Russia had assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council, adding this showed the institution's "total bankruptcy". Earlier in the day, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu promised to increase the supply of ammunition to Russian forces in…

France 24

Germany's military gaps cannot be fully bridged by 2030, defence minister

Germany's military cannot completely fill its existing gaps by 2030, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius was quoted as saying, as Berlin seeks to revamp its armed forces after Russia's invasion of Ukraine following decades of neglect.

Reuters

Promised German and British tanks arrive in Ukraine

Britain and Germany have delivered tanks they promised to Ukraine, which is expected to use them in possible spring counter-offensives against Russian forces.

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Defense minister denies German military is 'a mess'

Germany’s defense minister has rejected suggestions that the country’s armed forces are in a state of disarray

The Independent UK

German defense minister replaces chief of the armed forces

The German government says the defense minister has decided to replace the chief of the country’s armed forces by putting in his place the military’s current head of domestic operations

The Independent UK

NATO cautious amid ongoing Nord Stream blasts investigation

US intelligence reportedly suggests a pro-Ukrainian group may be behind the September 2022 attacks on the gas pipelines.

Al Jazeera

German prosecutors searched boat Nord Stream saboteurs may have used

Ministers urge caution over reports pro-Ukrainian group behind gas pipeline blasts

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Germany cautious over Nord Stream pipeline attack reports

Germany’s defense minister has voiced caution over media reports that a pro-Ukraine group was involved in blowing up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea last year

The Independent UK

Nord Stream pipelines blown up by pro-Ukrainian group, US intelligence suggests

There was no evidence Kyiv’s government was involved in the incident, according to a report by the New York Times

Evening Standard

Treasury Secretary Yellen on surprise visit to Kyiv to reaffirm US support

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Kyiv on a surprise visit to highlight US economic support on Monday as a deadly Russian drone attack targeted the western Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi. The UN Human Rights Council convened for its annual session in Geneva as the UN chief warned that…

France 24

US ‘will stand with Ukraine as long as it takes’, says Treasury secretary on visit to Kyiv – as it happened

Janet Yellen, on surprise visit to Ukrainian capital, says US and allies discussing strategies to ensure Russia pays for devastation of war

The Guardian - AU

Germany to place order for backfilling howitzers months earlier than planned

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Sunday he expected the contracts for the backfilling of howitzers that Berlin rushed to Ukraine last year to be signed by the end of March, months earlier than originally planned.

Reuters

China should be judged by its actions, not words, German defence minister says

German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Sunday reacted with scepticism to a Chinese ceasefire proposal for the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

Germany's military 'turning point' still a work in progress

Nearly a year after Chancellor Olaf Scholz declared Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a “turning point” that would trigger a massive increase in Germany’s military spending, the turnaround for his country’s armed forces still has a long way to go

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The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: shelling kills three in southern city of Berislav – as it happened

Russian shelling near southern Ukrainian city of Berislav killed three people on Sunday morning, according to local officials

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 361 of the invasion

Blinken warns China against aiding Russia in Ukraine as western leaders cautiously welcome Chinese peace plan at Munich security conferenceSee all our Russia-Ukraine war coverage

The Independent UK

Leaders focus on Ukraine war at Munich Security Conference

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to give the opening address at a major annual conference on international security policy

Reuters

NATO countries boost munitions output, pledge 48 Leopard 2 tanks for Kyiv

NATO countries are ramping up production of artillery munitions as Ukraine is burning through shells much faster than the West can make them, the alliance said on Wednesday amid pledges to deliver at least 48 Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv.

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German defence minister backs raising NATO spending goal

Germany's defence minister said he was in favour of raising NATO's military spending target, as allies gathered in Brussels on Wednesday for talks on whether defence expenditures of 2% of GDP are sufficient with a war raging in Ukraine.

France 24

Macron to tackle ‘means to ensure Russia’s defeat’ at Munich security summit

French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss how to “ensure Russia’s defeat” in Ukraine as well as future “mechanisms” to uphold peace in Europe at the Munich security conference on Friday, the Élysée Palace revealed Wednesday. The announcement came as Ukraine appealed to the UN and Turkey to press Russia to…

Al Jazeera

Russia prepares ‘air fight’ as Ukraine ground war grinds on

NATO officials push for quick procurement of air defences for Ukraine as Russia eyes the skies for battlefield edge.

France 24

US defence head says Ukrainian counteroffensive is expected in the spring

Ukraine is expected to launch its own offensive in the spring, said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday as Russian forces continue their fight to seize the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. The announcement came as NATO defence ministers gathered for talks on how to step up their…

The Independent UK

Ukraine seeks warplanes at NATO talks, allies fret over ammo

Ukraine is keeping up its appeal for Western countries to provide it with fighter jets

Reuters

Germany to restart production of Gepard ammunition for Ukraine, minister says

Germany has signed contracts with Rheinmetall to restart the production of ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft guns it has delivered to Kyiv, German Defense minister Boris Pistorius said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

German politicians and military chiefs suggest return of conscription

Berlin government attempts to pour cold water over prominent voices seeking to reverse Merkel-era phase out

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