Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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"After months of discussions with Ukrainian officials, the Biden administration is finally starting to concede that Kyiv may need the power to strike...[Crimea], even if such a move increases the risk of escalation, according to several U.S. officials"https://t.co/xDjJ5y8x7W pic.twitter.com/5M9e4qTqRe

— Rob Lee (@RALee85) January 18, 2023

Approximate reach of the GLSDB pic.twitter.com/GM4jRRGgch

— Def Mon (@DefMon3) January 18, 2023

Okay that looks good.

U.S. officials have said that Defense Secretary Austin will be pushing Germany to at least allow for the transfer of Leopard tanks to Ukraine given an expected Russian spring offensive and no signs that the U.S. will be sending their own tanks.

— Idrees Ali (@idreesali114) January 18, 2023