Ukraine News: 600 more rockets from London – Zelenskyj: Give up the leopards!

In the daily secret service update on the Ukraine war, the Ministry of Defense in London deals with the Russian mercenary group Wagner. Documents show that the Wagner paramilitary group was formally registered as a legal entity in the Russian state register on December 27. The group stated “business consultancy” as its main activity; Combat missions were not mentioned, the report said. Private military companies (PMCs) remain illegal in Russia, despite lengthy discussions about reforming the law.

Odessa: Children paint at the Unicef ​​meeting point Spilno Child Spot. There, children can access educational activities, basic health services and information on psychosocial support.

The meeting of defense ministers and senior military officials from numerous countries at Ramstein Air Force Base is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. The World Economic Forum is also coming to an end in Davos, Switzerland. On the last day, the focus will be on the future path of the Russian economy, among other things.

Britain plans to send 600 more Brimstone missiles to Ukraine. This emerges from a statement by British Defense Minister Ben Wallace at the Estonian military base in Tapa. The date of delivery is still open.

Federal Defense Minister Pistorius does not see the delivery of US Abrams main battle tanks to Ukraine as a condition for the possible dispatch of German main battle tanks: “I don’t know of such a link,” says the SPD politician in an ARD “focus”. Pistorius referred Chancellor Scholz to the question of whether Germany would deliver battle tanks without the USA. “I’m pretty sure that we’ll get a decision on this in the next few days. But I can’t tell you today what that will look like.”

In an ARD interview broadcast on Thursday evening, Selenskyj sharply criticized Germany’s hesitant attitude when it came to possible deliveries of main battle tanks. “You are grown people. You can talk like that for six months, but people are dying here – every day […] It’s not like we’re going to attack if anyone’s worried,” said Zelenskyy. “These leopards won’t drive through Russia. We are defending ourselves.” At the same time, he emphasized with regard to military aid that has already been provided: “We are grateful. I want everyone to hear this: We are grateful to Germany.”

Shortly before the meeting in Ramstein, the US government announced further billions in military aid for Ukraine. The Pentagon previously released a list of major arms shipments. The package includes, among other things, 59 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and, for the first time, 90 Stryker wheeled infantry fighting vehicles – but no Abrams main battle tanks. It is the second largest single package of its kind to date.

Good morning, dear readers, as usual, we are here to inform you about the events surrounding the war in Ukraine.