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Iraqi PM backs indefinite U.S. troop presence in country: WSJ interview

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed al-Sudani defended the presence of U.S. troops in his country and set no timetable for their withdrawal, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal published on Sunday.

Reuters

Repaired German Leopard Tanks for Ukraine Ready in 2024 at Earliest

German armsmaker Rheinmetall (RHMG.DE) could only deliver repaired Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine in 2024 at the earliest, its chief executive was quoted as saying by Bild newspaper on Sunday. Germany announced earlier this month that it would provide Ukraine with Marder infantry fighting vehicles, but Kyiv has also…

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Repaired German Leopard tanks for Ukraine ready in 2024 at earliest, armsmaker says

German armsmaker Rheinmetall could deliver repaired Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine in 2024 at the earliest and would need a confirmed order to begin repairs, its chief executive was quoted as saying by Bild newspaper on Sunday.

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Ex-NATO general to face tycoon in Czech presidential runoff

A retired general who has pledged unwavering support for Ukraine won the first round of the Czech presidential election, advancing to the run-off against a billionaire ex-premier known for spats with the European Union.

Tribune News Service

Turkey tells Sweden to hurry for NATO entry

Turkey said Sweden and Finland should hurry on fulfilling promises for their accession to NATO, ahead of Turkish elections expected to take place in less than six months.

Tribune News Service

UK sends Apache helicopters armed with deadly Hellfire missiles to Ukraine

The move has been hailed as a 'game-changer' in Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed the new support package would also include tanks

Daily Mirror

Turkish official gives June date for Nordic NATO expansion

A senior Turkish official says Sweden and Finland are unlikely to be able to join NATO before June

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Turkey pushes back vote on Sweden and Finland’s Nato accession

Ratification will have to wait at least until after elections in May or June, says senior official

The Guardian - UK

Erdogan aide says time running out to ratify Sweden, Finland NATO bids

Turkey is running out of time to ratify NATO membership bids by Sweden and Finland before it holds elections expected in May, a Turkish presidential spokesman said on Saturday.

Reuters

Tanks will help Kyiv break the deadlock. But its partners now face a fork in the road

Armour will allow Ukraine to mount a spring offensive – but it will also need support vehicles, and most Nato countries have a bare minimum of them. It’s time to invest

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak confirms UK will provide Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine to ‘push Russian troops back’

UK becomes first Western power to supply Ukrainians with main battle tanks as war approaches first anniversary in February

The Independent UK

Greece will hold parliamentary election in spring, PM says

Greece will hold a parliamentary election in the spring, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Saturday, confirming local media reports that the government was considering a ballot around April.

Reuters

Czechs selecting new president to succeed Milos Zeman

The Czechs are voting in a two-day election for a new president to succeed Milos Zeman in the largely ceremonial post

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak condemns ‘cowardly’ execution of British-Iranian Alireza Akbari - OLD

Tehran’s state media announced on Saturday that the former Iranian defence minister had been put to death.

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Top US Lawmaker Objects to Potential F-16 Sale to Türkiye

The Biden administration has told Congress it is preparing the potential $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Türkiye, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, sparking an immediate objection from a senior US lawmaker who has long opposed the deal. The State Department sent the informal notice…

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak ‘pledges to deliver tank squadron to Ukraine’ - OLD

A Downing St source said Mr Sunak will inform Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the plan on Saturday.

Reuters

Top U.S. lawmaker objects to potential F-16 sale to Turkey

The Biden administration has told Congress it is preparing the potential $20 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday, sparking an immediate objection from a senior U.S. lawmaker who has long opposed the deal.

Reuters

Retired general, ex-premier to square off in Czech presidential runoff

Retired general Petr Pavel scored a narrow win over billionaire ex-premier Andrej Babis in the first round of the Czech presidential election on Saturday, securing a solid base for a runoff in two weeks, nearly complete results showed.

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Puma fighting vehicle to return to key NATO mission in first half of 2023 - Berlin

Germany expects to field Puma infantry fighting vehicles for a key NATO mission in the first half of 2023, its chief of defence said on Friday, after Berlin had to withdraw the Puma from the alliance's quick reaction force due to problems in a drill.

Reuters

Explainer-West mulls sending German Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is under pressure to approve an increase in international military support for Kyiv by allowing the export of Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine.

The Conversation

Serbia and Kosovo: why the EU is intent on resolving border tension stoked by the Ukraine war

The Russian invasion of Ukraine serves as a sombre reminder that Europe’s unresolved issues can reignite. Given the rising tension in the Balkans, Germany and France have made settling the unresolved problems between Serbia and Kosovo a top priority for 2023.

The Independent UK

Scholz: will weigh each step carefully on Ukraine arms

Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Germany will continue to “weigh every step carefully” and consult with its allies on further weapons deliveries to Ukraine

Bangkok Post

Promised tanks a logistical challenge for Ukraine

PARIS: The imminent arrival in Ukraine of Western-made light tanks and armoured vehicles, as well as possibly heavy tanks, means Kyiv will need to quickly train up troops to use and maintain the sometimes complex equipment, analysts say.

Wales Online

Nato deploying three planes to monitor Russia

Three of the aircraft will be sent on Tuesday to an airbase near Romania’s capital Bucharest

The Independent UK

Czechs picking successor to Milos Zeman in presidential vote

Czechs have started voting for a new president, with populist billionaire Andrej Babis leading a field of eight candidates in an election to succeed Milos Zeman in the largely ceremonial post

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