First, links to reports from National Public Radio, the Associated Press, Agence France-Presse, and Tass; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. — MCM
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Several Ukrainian officials have been dismissed in a large government shakeup. Reported by Leila Fadel and Joanna Kakissis | NPR Deputy ministers from various ministries in Ukraine are being forced out of power amid corruption investigations. Do the firings mark a shift toward transparency? Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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After U.S. offer, Germany unleashes Leopard tanks for Ukraine, by Frank Jordans and Kirsten Grieshaber | AP BERLIN — After weeks of hesitation that created impatience among Germany’s allies, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced today his government would provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by other countries to do the same. The long-awaited decision came after U.S. officials revealed Tuesday a preliminary agreement for the United States to send M1 Abrams tanks to help . . . READ MORE . . .
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After weeks of pressure, Germany agrees to send its Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine. Reported by A Martínez and Rob Schmitz | NPR A spokesman for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has confirmed that Germany will send a company of 14 tanks to Ukraine. Scholz announced the decision during a cabinet meeting today. Click HERE to listen and, later, read.
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Spain ‘ready’ to send German tanks to Kyiv: Minister. From AFP. MADRID — Spain said today it was ready to send some of its German-made Leopard tanks to bolster Ukraine’s fight against Russia after Berlin granted approval for their European transfers. “Spain is ready . . . to deal with our allies in any way necessary, whether that means sending Leopards, training in the use of Leopards or help in their maintenance and upkeep,” Defence Minister Margarita Robles said. She . . . READ MORE . . .
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Abrams tank deliveries to Kiev ‘a losing scheme’ for technological reasons, says Kremlin. From Tass. MOSCOW — The idea of delivering American Abrams and German Leopard tanks to Ukraine is a losing scheme for technological reasons, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today. “I am certain that many specialists understand the absurdity of this . . . READ MORE . . .
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