For today, links to reports from Reuters, Tass, and National Public Radio; others are accessible by clicking on their names below. (GAZA entry for this date and a YEMEN entry are HERE and HERE.) — MCM

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FROM JAN. 18  Ukraine buys six French Caesar howitzers, France to supply missiles, by John Irish | Reuters  PARIS — Ukraine has bought six Caesar howitzers, France’s defence minister said on Thursday, adding that Paris would send 50 precision-guided missiles a month to Kyiv to aid its fight against Russia’s invasion. He said Caesar manufacturer Nexter had . . . READ MORE . . .

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Russia could win ‘in a matter of weeks’ unless US provides more aid to Ukraine — TV. From Tass. NEW YORK — Russia could win the conflict in Ukraine “in a matter of weeks” if Washington fails to provide another aid package to Kiev, NBC News reported, citing sources. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines warned . . . READ MORE . . .

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FROM JAN. 18  Biden summoned congressional leaders to the White House to talk about Ukraine. From NPR. President Biden held a rare meeting with congressional leaders on Wednesday — a sign of how worried he is about funding for Ukraine. House Republicans have not agreed to a request for more aid. Click HERE to listen and read.