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US, Germany poised to send tanks to Ukraine, answering Kyiv's pleas

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The United States and Germany are poised to boost Ukraine's war effort with the delivery of heavy tanks, sources said, support Russia condemned as a "blatant provocation". The expected tank deliveries come as Ukraine dismissed several senior officials as part of an anti-corruption drive, an issue that has become even more important given the need to keep Western backers onside.

Added on the 25/01/2023 11:07:19 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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