German Chancellor Scholz has decided to provide Ukraine with German-made Leopard 2 tanks and to allow supplies from other countries, including Poland. A person familiar with the matter told Reuters. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris January 22, 2023. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier [ベルリン ２４日 ロイター] – … Read more
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Lula has used a “carrot and stick” to establish his authority over the military, even after the attacks on the presidential palace and parliament on Saturday. He is trying to shake off the deep-seated affiliation with former President Bolsonaro. On January 23, Brazilian President Lula (pictured) used a combination of … Read more
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine needs a large supply of weapons and that such support is the only way to a negotiated and peaceful settlement with Russia. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann [ダボス（スイス） １８日 ロイター] – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday that Ukraine needs a large supply of weapons and that such support … Read more
LONDON (Reuters) – At the end of the Soviet Union, 61-year-old Evgeny Prigozhin spent a miserable life in prison for theft. Now, as the founder of Russia’s most powerful mercenary group, he is trying to get even closer to gaining more “favor” from President Putin by showcasing his military successes in Ukraine. At the end … Read more
LONDON/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Europe continued to record record temperatures through the end of the year and into the new year. Environmental activists have called for more urgent action to tackle climate change, a relief for governments grappling with soaring natural gas prices. From Switzerland to Poland to Hungary, temperatures have hit record highs in recent … Read more
[２１日 ロイター] – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday backed plans to increase the size of the army by more than 30%. At a meeting of military leaders, Defense Minister Shoigu proposed increasing combat personnel from 1.15 million to 1.5 million. Putin said he needed to learn from the problems he faced in Ukraine and … Read more