Russia and Ukraine flashpoint

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The 31 Abrams tanks promised to 🇺🇦 by 🇺🇸 are reported to have arrived in 🇩🇪, with training to begin soon. The initial timeline suggested they'd only come into use in Ukraine in 2024, and that's clearly moved up up up (as expected).

H/t @deaidua https://t.co/N7jNJBI5rc pic.twitter.com/IlskN07vWf

— Domen Prešern (@domenpresern) May 12, 2023

NEW: Wagner chief Prigozhin says that the Russian army is "fleeing" positions near Bakhmut - AFP

— Faytuks News Δ (@Faytuks) May 12, 2023

Occupied Crimea: Russian Mi-28 crashed near Dzhankoi, killing both pilots https://t.co/75byyR1lyP

— Liveuamap (@Liveuamap) May 12, 2023

CNN’s Nic Robertson interview 4 Ukrainian commanders who took part in the recent, successful counterattacks on the outskirts of Bakhmut.

They say that improved weather, combined with the arrival of Western infantry fighting vehicles, is what made it possible for them to advance pic.twitter.com/JV7u0AoDud

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) May 12, 2023