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Ukraine

Ukrainian troops train on Leopard 2 tanks in Poland

Ukrainian troops have been undergoing an accelerated training programme in Poland on German Leopard 2 tanks, ahead of a highly anticipated Russian Spring assault.

14/02/2023

Ukraine

How do Russia and Ukraine's military capacities compare?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine requires a constant supply of both manpower and weapons. What are the prospects for each country? Who is supplying their weaponry? And is fighting the only way to end the war?

14/02/2023

Ukraine

Germany, Denmark, Netherlands pledge Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine

Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands plan to provide Ukraine with at least 100 refurbished Leopard 1 battle tanks in the coming months.

07/02/2023

Ukraine

US and Germany ready to send tanks to Ukraine, according to reports

The move would be a shift from reluctance to action by Kyiv's allies. An announcement by the US is expected as early as Wednesday.

25/01/2023

Germany

Germany still undecided on sending tanks to Ukraine

At a press conference, the NATO chief said he was confident that a decision would be made soon on whether Germany will send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

24/01/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine pleads with its allies to send advanced tanks

Ukraine needs at least 300 tanks to keep Russia from advancing in the Donbas and Zaporizhzhia provinces, some analysts say.

22/01/2023

Ukraine

UK vows to provide Ukraine with heavy armour, urges Germany to do same

The UK has become the first western nation to give its own heavy armour to Kyiv.

17/01/2023

My Europe Series

State of the Union: What were the top stories in the EU this week?

Here are the topics the EU most talked about this week: tanks to Kyiv, protests in Brazil and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola's corruption reforms.

13/01/2023

Ukraine

Campaign aims to 'embarrass' Germany into sending tanks to Ukraine

Two Finnish politicians estimate 90-100 Leopard 2 main battle tanks could make a significant impact on the momentum of the war for Ukraine.

05/01/2023

Estonia

Estonia to remove Soviet-era monuments to 'ensure public order'

"As symbols of repressions and Soviet occupation, they have become a source of increasing social tensions," said Estonia's PM, Kaja Kallas.

16/08/2022

Europe Decoded

False claims spread about military movements in Poland and Finland

Social media users have spread misinformation that Polish and Finnish armies are preparing to engage in conflict.

06/05/2022

Germany

Tank, machine guns and pistols: German fined for WWII weapons arsenal

An 84-year-old man in Germany was convicted for illegal possession of World War-II era weapons, ammunition and explosives.

03/08/2021