Ukraine appears to be a step closer to getting the German-made Leopard 2 tanks. Germany says it will not stand in the way if Poland wants to send its Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. This comes amid Ukraine preparing for unexpected new Russian offensive.

Germany signals shift in veto on Leopard tanks for Ukraine

Over the weekend, a corruption scandal emerged in Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, leading to sacking of a senior government official from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s administration on Sunday (January 22).

Zelensky vows action against corruption in Ukraine: What we know so far

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has arrived in South Africa. He met his South African counterpart and reportedly held discussions on bilateral relations.

Russian Foreign Minister visits S. Africa: Russia's Wagner group increasing presence across Africa

As per reports, Germany’s new defense minister Boris Pistorius plans to visit Ukraine soon, as Berlin faces pressure to allow the shipment of German-made tanks to Ukraine.

Report: New German defense minister planning to visit Ukraine soon

For 11 months, Ukraine's western allies have have said support will continue as long as it takes but now it appears it has some unsaid conditions. Before Russia launches some new assault over Ukraine, President Zelensky wants to be ready with his defence.

WION Fineprint | War in Ukraine: Ukraine asks for special tanks ahead of Russia's new assault

Western allies pledged billions of dollars in weapons for Ukraine on Thursday and some promised to send the tanks Kyiv has requested if Berlin agrees.

Germany says no decision on tanks despite Ukraine pleas

Western allies, at a meeting at the United States Ramstein air base in Germany, failed to reach a decision on supplying powerful battle tanks to Ukraine.

Western allies offer more weapons to Ukraine, no decisions on tanks yet

It's official, NATO is divided on the Ukraine war. The US is not sending Abrams Tanks to Ukraine. Germany has refused to supply Leopard-2 tanks & Italy has delayed arms supplies until February. Molly Gambhir asks: Will NATO abandon Ukraine?

Gravitas: It's official, NATO is split on Ukraine

Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said the UK will send a further 600 Brimstone missiles to Ukraine to help defend the nation against Russia’s invasion. Watch video to know more.

West sending more firepower to Kyiv, Ukraine to receive 800 brimstone missiles  | WION Pulse |

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink was providing satellite internet connections to Ukraine’s military and citizens within days. By providing high-speed internet connections where there is no ground-based infrastructure, Starlink became a key to Ukraine's resistance. From Kyiv, Myroslava Gongadze tells the story.

WION-VOA Co-Production: Elon Musk's SpaceX saves Ukraine

In a first, Pakistan's minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had a brief interaction with Ukraine's first lady, Zelenska, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Pakistan minister Bilawal Bhutto meets Ukraine's first lady Zelenska on sidelines of WEF

United States has laid out its red lines in front of China, warning Beijing against material and security assistance to Russia who has been in war with Ukraine.

Top defence officials interact ahead of Blinken's China visit

Tanks are crucial for Ukraine's fight against Russia and given the centrality of tanks, Russia wants the same to be avoided from reaching Ukraine. Watch the video to know more.

Ukraine banks on western tanks; Kyiv says need heavy tanks to fend off Russian assaults

The US has pledged hundreds of armoured vehicles, rockets and artillery shells to Ukraine as a part of a new $2.5 billion military assistance package. There are missiles, heavier guns, tanks and armoured vehicles which are on the way for Ukrainian forces.

Ukraine President Zelensky says they need more weapons; US pledges $2.5 bn military aid for Kyiv

The United States on Thursday announced a sizable additional delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine as the country's Western backers attempt to strengthen its armoured forces.

US declares $2.5 billion in additional weapons and munitions to Ukraine

Opening the meeting at the Ramstein military base in Germany, U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin called on allies to "dig deeper" in their support for Ukraine, as pressure piled up on Berlin to provide tanks to Kyiv.

US calls for allies to 'dig deeper' on Ukraine as pressure builds for tanks

US calls for allies to 'dig deeper' on Ukraine

The US has pledged hundreds of armoured vehicles, rockets and artillery shells to Ukraine as a part of a new $2.5 billion military assistance package. The package includes - 59 Bradley fighting vehicles, 90 striker armoured personnel carriers, 53 mine ambush protected vehicles and 350 high mobility multi-purpose vehicles.

Russia-Ukraine War: US, Germany tries to resolve differences over tanks for Ukraine

An official news outlet of the country's defence ministry, on Friday (January 20) aired footage of the joint Russian-Belarusian air force drills taking place in Belarus.

Watch: Russian & Belarusian fighter pilots hold joint drills in Belarus

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches a year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Wednesday that while it took just a few seconds for Russia to launch the war, the world took several days to enforce sanctions.

'Russia has earned a place among terrorists': Zelensky addresses the World Economic Forum

Ukraine's Interior Minister Denys Monastyrskyi is among at least 14 dead in a helicopter crash that took place on the outskirts of Kyiv. Neha Khanna tells you more.

WION Fineprint | Ukrainian Interior Minister dies in helicopter crash

The Kremlin warned of an escalation in Ukraine if the West gives the pro-Western country more weapons capable of striking Russia. The warning comes on the eve of a key donor meeting as Western countries consider sending more powerful weapons to Ukraine.

Kremlin warns of escalation if West Gives Ukraine longer range weapons | Latest English News | WION

Ukraine on Thursday intensified pressure on Western allies to provide heavier weapons and Leopard tanks to step up the fight against Russia ahead of a major donor meeting.

WION Fineprint | Kyiv intensifies pressure on allies to provide more weapons

Residents in Kharkiv brave the January cold to strip off into their swimsuits and plunge into an icy pool to mark Epiphany. One of the most important holidays in the Orthodox Christian calendar, Epiphany commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.

Watch: Residents of Ukraine's Kharkiv plunge into icy waters to mark Epiphany

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