Zelensky Thanks US for Over $3 Billion Arms Package, Calls It an ‘Awesome Christmas Present’
The US also announced $682 million in aid for its European allies to 'backfill' weapons that have been sent to Ukraine
by Dave DeCamp Posted onJanuary 8, 2023
https://news.antiwar.com/2023/01/08/zel ... s-present/
US military deepens ties with Japan and Philippines to prepare for China threat
https://www.ft.com/content/bf5362de-60a ... b50be61383
Vladimir Putin Is Reportedly Near Death As He Prepares The Largest Russian Military Offensive Since World War II
January 8, 2023
http://themostimportantnews.com/archive ... rld-war-ii
Right now, Putin is surrounded by officials that are even more hawkish than he is.
Many in the western world will greatly rejoice when Putin dies, but the truth is that whoever replaces Putin will almost certainly be less inclined to engage in peace talks.
If our leaders were wise, they would be pushing for peace talks with Russia while Putin is still around.
Unfortunately, that isn’t going to happen.
Ukraine Latest: McCarthy Deal Won’t Affect Aid, US Official Says
ByBloomberg News
January 9, 2023 at 2:35 AM ESTUpdated onJanuary 9, 2023 at 7:58 PM EST
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles ... line-towns
The new weapon the U.S. is giving Ukraine isn’t a tank, but it is a problem for Russia
Bradley armored vehicles provide the capabilities that are required for pushing the Russians out of Ukraine.
Jan. 9, 2023, 6:55 PM EST
By Sébastien Roblin, military writer
https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/u ... -rcna64963
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 321 of the invasion
Russia attempting another advance in Soledar; UK considering supplying small number of tanks to Ukraine
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/ ... e-invasion
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Ukraine war live updates: Missile attack on village market kills two women; UK reportedly considering offering tanks to Kyiv
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