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Half of Western military aid to Kyiv is delivered late, says Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, as the country struggles with an ammunition shortage. SOUNDBITE
Germany announces 1.3 billion euros more in military gear for Ukraine in its fight against Russia, including four further IRIS T-SLM air defence systems as well as artillery ammunition. The package was unveiled by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius after talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov in Kyiv. SOUNDBITE
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is hopeful of securing a quick deal to get fighter jets from Western partners, after meeting British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at Chequers. Zelensky confirms the pair talked about the issue during a meeting at the prime minister's official country retreat northwest of London, adding that he was "very positive" about the prospect of creating a "jets coalition" for the war against Russia. SOUNDBITE
Germany's Defence Minister Boris Pistorius says he believes the EU member will manage to send a first battalion of tanks to war-torn Ukraine by April. "I think we could deliver at least one battalion in the first four months of this year. Three months maybe. And then we have to proceed as fast as possible of course," he tells reporters while on a visit to Warsaw. SOUNDBITE
On her first trip overseas since taking office, British Prime Minister Liz Truss vows before the United Nations to keep up military aid to Ukraine until it triumphs against Russia. SOUNDBITE
The United States will deliver another $675 million in military equipment to Ukraine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says at the start of talks with allies on boosting Kyiv's armaments store. SOUNDBITE