u. s. berlin says it will deliberate leopard to tanks while washington has promised a battalion of abrams tanks. this coordinated move aims to support ukraine encountering an expected russian to pensive in the spring. moscow has reacted with fury to the twin announcements. after days of diplomatic wrangling to big announcements from either side of the atlantic to day to day, i'm in our food at the united states will be sending 31 abrams tanks to ukraine. the equivalent of one ukrainian battalion, secretary austin as recommended to step because all hands ukraine's capacity and had finished her turn achieve strategic objectives. the u. s. president statement came just hours after germany announced it. we're deliver 14 of its leopard to battle tanks to ukraine. ok, does this does a given us, this is the results of renewed and intense consultations with our allies and international partners. or we'd like to underline that it was right. and it is right that we didn't let ourselves be forced into action. now that we instead counted and will continue to count on closed corporation on these issue

u. s. berlin, once the us to be involved in such a step, there is fear of german tanks facing russian hangs on the ground and all of so it's just want to wants to avoid those pictures. and that argument is, of course, beginning to sound less convincing because other countries are also saying they would deliver. there's like the brits would or the challenge or 2 tanks for example . and you also do get hints here in berlin, that there is a real fear of escalation because doria said in an interview on his very 1st day last week that germany is not a nuclear power. so there is a fear. what do we do? this is seen as too much by the kremlin. what if this is considered a, an escalation? and what is also true is that german public opinion here with the people is split on the issue and narrow majority once leopards to be sent to ukraine. but a majority doesn't want them used to get back crimea, for example. now perhaps we'll learn more at the press conference on tuesday morning between nature chief and started back and forth to stories. that might be the breakthrough for that green light for tanks.

u. s. counterpart in berlin. later this week. while i sachi from ethical, corresponded need a harder how barristers taurus is appointment will affect to and germany's policy on ukraine. well, he will have to learn to swim instantly after his official appointment this thursday. because the u. s. defense secretary will be here in berlin, and he'll want to talk about how best to supply ukraine with weapons. how best the west considered as a support ukraine. militarily. there is a big, high level meeting of international defense ministers on friday at ramstein military base, or where we're hearing that there is a bit of movement. germany could agree to give its consent, potentially, so that other countries can deliver combat tanks to ukraine. now that is of course, something where germany has come under a lot of pressure in recent weeks and months. gemini so far is not willing to deliver those combat tanks itself, but might give its consent so that others can deliver those german made tanks. but whatever those decisions imply at all

the right to say, like ah, this is d w news coming to you live from berlin, a new surgeon western military support for ukraine. u. s. president by announces the u. s. will deliver 31 of its powerful abrams tanks to the battlefield. this just hours after german chancellor of schultz confirm berlin will send 14 of its leverage to tax, also coming up a deadly cold snap sweeps across asia from afghanistan to japan. sub 0 temperatures and heavy snow are causing chaos or millions, pen and buddhist lea. a football doctrine breaks the deadlock at the last minute to come away with 3 crucial points in their match against muns. ah hello, i'm terry martin. good to have you with us. western made battle tanks will soon be confronting russian armor on the battlefield in ukraine. the u. s. has confirmed its sending 31 of its m one abrams tanks to keep the announcement polos germany's decision to deliver leopard to tex. this coordinated move aims to support ukraine encountering an expected russian offensive in the spring. kia has called it a historic day, but russia's ambassador in washington said the u. s. decision was another bla

u. s. counterpart in berlin. later this week, let's have a look as of all headlines from around the world. the french, none believed to have been the world's oldest person, has died 818. the c run dog who took the name sister andre, when she joined a catholic order in 1944 was born on february 11th 19. 04. she died in asleep on tuesday at a nursing home into law and unsuccessful republican state house candidate in the us state of new mexico has been arrested in connection with a series of shootings. albuquerque police arrested 39 year old sullivan pena is charged with paying for man to shoot at the homes of to county, commissioners and to state legislators. all democrats, lee said they had evidence. penya had also fired some shots. u. s. president joe biden is facing mounting problems and mid speculation. he'll run for a 2nd term on top of the classified documents scandal. a new republican majority in congress is on the attack. d. w correspondent, michelle kirchner tells us why the latest political theater in was

u. s. counterpart in berlin. later this week, let's take a look at some more headlines from around the world. emergency crews in the ukrainian city of ne pro say they've ended the search for victims of a weekend missile strike on an apartment building. 45 people are confirmed dead, the bombing was one of the was deadly, a single strikes against civilians. climate activists greater turn back is among a number of demonstrators when detained in the west. german village of luther at she was later released to him back to thought in a protest against the expansion of an open pit. mine in the area of former lawmaker implicated in the corruption scandal that engulfed the european parliament as agreed to pro cooperate with prosecutors. belgium prosecutors say former m e p a. antonio and city who is in detention in brussels, has agreed to work with authorities in exchange for a reduced sentence. it was one of 4 people with links to the parliament were charged with participating in the activities of a criminal organization,

u. s. counterpart in berlin. lito this week have a look now at some more headlines from around the world. emergency crews and the ukrainian city of ne pro say they've ended the search for victims of a weakened miss all strike on an apartment building. 45 people are confirmed dead. the bombing was one of the wars deadliest single strikes against civilians. under the protesters have gathered in the highlands of peru for a march to the countries capital, lee mas, some 1300 kilometers away there. calling for the resignation of the countries president, deena, one water fe, peru has in weeks of anti government protest that of left dozens of people debt. climate act of as granted to mark is among a number of demonstrators who have been detained in the west, german village of lydia, that she was later released to him back took part in a protest against the expansion of an open cast. coleman in the area a former lawmaker implicated in a corruption scandal that's and golfed the european parliament has agreed to cooperate with. prosecutors. belgian prosecutor said that former emi p peer antonio, po

u. s. counterpart in berlin. later this week. so a new defense minister in town, when does the story appointment also? mean, we'll see changes to germany's policy on ukraine. here's didn't owe his chief political correspondent mean as well. he will have to learn to swim instantly after his official appointment this thursday because the u. s defense secretary will be here in berlin, and you'll want to talk how best to supply ukraine with weapons. how best the west considered as a support ukraine, militarily. there is a big, high level meeting of international defense ministers on friday at ramstein military base, or where we're hearing that there is a bit of movement. germany could agree to give its consent, potentially, so that other countries can deliver combat tanks to ukraine. now that is of course, something where germany has come under a lot of pressure in recent weeks and months. gemini so far is not willing to deliver those combat tanks itself, but might give its consent so that others can deliver those german made tanks.

u. s. counterpart lloyd austin, 4 talks in berlin. what can we expect from well, the 2 will be preparing tomorrow's meeting and you have to keep my japanese defense minister. his story is only starts his job to day after his predecessors step down this week because he just made too many mistakes. so he's had very little time to prepare, but he's not a new be. he knows a security policy has a military experience. he is also a charles ally like his predecessor, but many here in berlin. and now hoping that his stories might be more outspoken when it comes to communicating germany strategy regarding military support for ukraine. because the chancellor himself is leaving most people, japanese partners and especially the public in the dark. a lot of the times about his reasons. and that, of course, risks undermining germany's own ambition to be considered a leading power internationally. to put it mildly, chief political correspondent, lena has of there. thank you, nina. let's have a look now at some of the other stories making headlines. t

u i, it's just me. in the monroe. oh. i mean, this is dw slide from berlin. the u. s. and germany become the latest countries to announced plans to supply ukraine with armored personnel carriers, german, marta and hugh as bradley, infantry fighting vehicles may soon be heading to the front line. meanwhile, at christmas seas fly off by russia seems to fall.

u. s. counterpart and void often in berlin. this comes ahead of a wide and meeting of european defense ministers on friday. the u. s. are based in ramstein in southwest germany, wellings under pressure to allow the delivery of leverage to battle tanks to ukraine. i will look at that issue and we'll look to what the republican control of the house of representatives in the u. s. has will, might mean for americans involvement in ukraine asset in a moment with me in the day otherwise have a good day and i'll see you next time with with, ah, it oh mm ah, i, norway is also vulnerable to attacks. since the start of the war, new print, this scandinavian country has become europe's largest gas supplier, also making it a potential target for access. sabotaged. armed forces are on high alert with focus on europe in 60 minutes on d. w. ah, a nice it's avalanche share my welcome to my podcast to love matters that i invite the lever teeth influences and experts to talk about all playing loud effect from day to. and yet today, nothing less of

ah ah, this is d w. news live from berlin, u. s. secretary of state antony blinking holds talks in the west bank after a visit to israel. his message to both sides is a cold or calm. after weeks of tensions and violence between israelis and palestinians. also in the program grief in pakistan as a suicide bombing.

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u. s. defense secretary arrived here in berlin. germany plays a key role, and they also added that to one of the goals of u. s. defense secretary austin's visit in berlin was to unlock that decision from berlin. so i believe that to day or 2 stories, the new defense minister was tasked with buying germany a bit more time and trying to set the wheels in motion so that the proper discussions can continue on this very topic. and that a decision can be made very swiftly. ok, so perhaps light asked in signal that they're allowing germany a bit more in time. but at that he did as well stress the importance of this moment and the need to act. now, we also heard a similar message from the cranium president as a lensky saying time is of the essence. how is the german chancellor a chance, or schultz likely to respond to this kind of pressure from all directions? well again, i just after a call into mind what the defense minister, who's only been in his job for more than 24 hours as told reporters today, told us here at ramstein. and he said, this is something where we have to make careful considera

ah, this is the only news live from berlin, u. s. secretary of state anthony, blinking holes talks in the west bank after a visit to israel, his message to both sides as a call for calm. after weeks of tensions and violence between israelis and palestinians. also the program grief in pakistan as a suicide bombing claims at least 100 lives in a mosque inside a police compound. most of the hospitalized police officers and the search for survivors continues brazil reject germany's request to send ammunition to ukraine. president knew that tells german chancellor schultz is country has no interest in supplying over the german tanks headed to the battlefield. ah, antonio medical welcome to the program. you are secretary of state antony blinker is wrapping up his 2 day visit to israel and the palestinian territories. he met with palestinian president mahmoud abbas in the west bank for talks. i made a spike in violence between israelis and palestinians. lincoln expressed his condolences for the quote innocent palestinians who lost their li

washington�*s announcement and berlin�*s u—turn are a wish come true for ukraine�*s president, who turned fist of tanks, a fist of freedom, which will not allow tyranny to rise again. these soviet—era tanks are on permanent display in the german capital. while many celebrate 0laf scholz�*s decision on tanks, others, including powerful voices in his own party, warn this conflict could now escalate, threatening lives beyond ukraine. katya adler, bbc news, berlin. earlier, i spoke to nina khrushcheva a professor of international affairs at the new school and also the great granddaughter of the former soviet leader nikita khrushchev. she explained what the russian response is likely to be. this is, as they see it, the sign of escalation, and obviously they, at least fornow, are saying and obviously they, at least fornow, are saying they are not backing off, in fact they are going to then increase sought of their force, and their fight against ukraine, and we saw already once it was announced, the tanks were announced, we have already seen a new round of bombings around ukraine, and in particu

u. s. counterpart in berlin. later this week. while the appointment of boys to stories as new minister of defense has been received positively on the whole by the conservative opposition party, he w. talk to what are the keys of a member of the german parliament for the christian democratic union, the cd you and a former bonus fed general staff officer and now joined that wilderness keys of attack. he is one of the foreign policy experts of the opposition conservatives. now at mister keys, avita, we have a new defense minister. what do you make of paris? bezoar is, is appointment. well, it is very obvious that the chancellor has had no political is expertise inside his caucus. so he had to go to one of the better or very, or experienced ministers of interior of his party or his pictorials has a heart for security. and i know him from the reserve, but it is also a sign of weakness because there is no expertise in his own caucus. this is bitter, but it says decision. and we need this decision due to the ramstein format on friday. s

u. s. counterpart in berlin. later this week a former lawmaker implicated and corruption scandal that's in golf. the european parliament has agreed to cooperate with prosecutors. belgian prosecutor say that former m. p here antonio, i'm sorry. who's in custody? and brussels has a great to work with the authorities in exchange for a reduced sentence. he is one of 4 people with links to the parliament charged with participating in the activities of a criminal organization, money laundering, and corruption. mystery of city. nasty w correspondent and jack parrot and tell us more about the deal. the authorities chuck with antonia m theory. well, it's a real real bombshell in this investigation. and in this case essentially what antonio pansy has agreed to do is to tell the authorities everything about the corruption ring that is that right at the heart of this scandal, how they worked, how they financed how they was structured. and very crucially, he's agreed to tell them the involvement of known and unknown people th

berlin. now this comes ahead of the white and the thing of european defense ministers of the u. s. i base in dine in southwestern germany on friday. berlin is under pressure to facilitate the delivery of left to battle tanks to ukraine. and that's where we have time for the don't forget, you can always get t w news on the go. just download our app from google play or from the apple app store. that will give you access to all the latest news from around the world as well as the push notifications for any breaking news. and of course, there's also a website that is d, w dot com and social media on handle that is asked d, w. i many kids in the can and thanks for watching ah, with who norway is also vulnerable to attacks. since to started the war in ukraine, this scandinavian country has become europe's largest gas supplier. also making it a potential target for act sabotaged. armed forces are on high alert with focus on europe. next, on d. w. conflict with tim sebastian, it's almost a year since russia invaded ukraine with no talk. so a cease fire of any kind in cross. but my guess is

i see how they can also go terribly watch, you know, ah, ah, business dw, new life from berlin, the u. s. and germany announced plans to deliver armored fighting vehicles to ukraine, the german made martyr, and u. s. bill bradley fighting vehicles could soon be on their way to the front lines . we'll look at the difference they could make on the battlefield. also coming up in the us, there is no end inside to a historic political deadlock. republican congressman kevin mccarthy loses an 8th vote to become speaker of the house of representatives. the latest that back comes despite concessions to far right. lawmakers and vote benedict. the 16th is lay to rest at a funeral ceremony presided over by po francis. it's the 1st time and 2 centuries that a sitting pope has conducted such rights or has breed assessor. ah, i'm nicole really. it's good to have you with us. germany and the u. s. a say they are prepared to send armored vehicles to ukraine after speaking by phone. the leaders of both countries said ukraine would be receiving german made martyr. and u. s. bill bradley fighting vehicles.

ah ah, this is d, w. news live from berlin, the u. s. and germany announced plans to deliver armored personnel carriers to ukraine, german mazda and us, bradley, infantry fighting vehicles, may soon be heading to the front lines. this, as russia says, it's unilaterally declared 36 our ceasefire has come into effect. also on the program a 3rd day of paralysis in the united states congress republican kevin mccarthy loses an 11th vote in his bid to become speaker of the house of representatives, despite making concessions to fall right and will make as in his own policy. and we'll look at growing fears in the netherlands, but drugs gangs could be influencing the rule of law there. ah, and how many cubes? mckennan, welcome to the program. russia says the unilateral order by president vladimir putin for a 36 hour cease fire came into effect at this hour, but it has been dismissed by ukraine as a trick. the russian announcement coincides with the orthodox christmas holiday, and ukrainian president vladimir lensky has accused to sin of using ch

the search for answers starts from 1110 on w ah ah, this is d w. news live from berlin. the u. s. secretary of state heads said the middle east, amid the latest outbreak of violence between israelis and palestinians. antony blinkin will meet israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu following a palestinian attack on a synagogue that killed 7 and a deadly israeli rate in the west bank. also coming up india over members founding father, father mahatma gandhi, 75 years, africa was assassinated by a religious extremists. we will look back on the life of one of the most celebrated leaders in history and in buddhist league of football. but we'll see a dormant extent, a winning streak feeding fire lever coups and to nail, to make it 3 wins out of 3 in the new calendar year. ah, i'm sarah kelly walked into the program. u. s. secretary of state antony blanca is due to begin a trip to israel and the palestinian territories to day. his visit coincides with an outbreak of violence on sunday, police sealed off the home of a palestinian reported to have killed 7 people outside of a synagogue i

ah ah, this is deed of the news live from berlin, u. s. secretary of state anthony, blinking holes talks in the west bank for a visit to israel, his message to bow tie. there's a call for cobb. after weeks of tensions and violence between israelis and palestinians, also the program grief in pakistan.

doesn't see the winners lie from berlin, u. s. secretary of state and, and he blank and holds talks in the west bank after a resident to israel. his message to both sides is a call for com. after weeks of tensions and violence between israelis and palestinians also on the program.

berlin? germany and the u. s. a pure, ready to send their modern battle tanks to ukraine. media reports indicate berlin. it will allow a delivery of its powerful leopard 2 tanks to the battlefield. and at washington as signaling it could soon sent in the m 1 april as well. also coming up on the show, protests are robbed across the middle east after a far right politician burns a copy of the koran in sweden. could the incident derail the country's bit to join nato? foster, the nominees are out at this year's oscar. and odds are here. we'll take a look at which films have the best shot at bagging the biggest price in show business. ah. hello, i'm clear. richardson of our warm welcome to the show. germany's darshay, the magazine is reporting that the german government has decided to supply ukraine with leopard to tanks. this move follows days of talks between ukraine, supporters, during which in germany was widely criticized for moving too slowly. other allies, including poland, france and the united states are also r

ah ah, ah ah, this is d w. news live from berlin, u. s. secretary of state, anthony lincoln holds talks in the west bank after a visit to israel. his message to both sides is they called for called after weeks attention and violence between israelis and palestinians. also coming up with great .

ah ah ah, this is d w. news live from berlin, u. s. secretary of state, anthony lincoln holds talks in the west bank after a visit to israel. his message to both sides is a call for calm. after weeks of tensions and violence between israelis and palestinians.

u. s. deliver their abrams tank. now we here in berlin, i've been speculating for a while about just why it will have started so hesitant in this issue. he absolutely wants to avoid being drawn into this conflict. he wants to keep a small door open just in case vladimir putin shows himself willing to de escalate . and of course all i've shown is under a lot of pressure from his own party. there is a strong anti weapons delivery group. there are the most convincing reasons seems to be that he only wants to take such a step together with us. but washington just doesn't seem to be willing to do that . apparently, that would be maintenance issues with the abrams tank long training, parents, etc. so from the s we're hearing that they don't want to give you kind of something that doesn't really help them right now. nato chief installed backer also said the alliance would provide heavier and more modern weapons. how realistic is that? now on that issue, everybody, of course is having their eyes on the meeting of international defense ministers a

u. s. and german defense ministers tried to resolve the stand off during talks in berlin. germany is reluctant to approve the export to ukraine despite intense international pressure. and the country is newly sworn in defense minister boris pistole. this got a taste of that pressure during his 1st day on the job a busy 1st day in office. shortly after getting his certificate of appointment. boys historian met his yes. counterpart, lloyd austin. both of them signalled their unified stance. i'd like to thank the german government for all that at his door and to strengthen ukraine, softer french, and your contributions of security of systems from training for new crimes to friend, bruce herbert and valuable these off to negotiate. so often in history, fight the federal republic of germany and the united states of america in augusta and side by side in the approach. but also on the concrete issues i walk in to be at the infantry fighting vehicles about the patriot air defense system here, or the multiple rocket launchers but for many in germany and further afield. one thing is missing battle tanks

ah this is d w. news live from berlin, u. s. secretary of state, antony lincoln holds talks in the west bank after a visit to israel. his message to both sides is a call for calm. after weeks of tensions and violence between israelis and palestinians, also on the program. grief in pakistan as a suicide bombing claims at least 100 lives in a most inside of police compound. most of the hospitalized police officers and the search for survivors continues. plus brazil rejects germany's requests to send ammunition to ukraine. president lula tells german chancellor sholtes, he's country has no interest in supplying out for the german tanks, headed to the battlefield. and ukraine reinforces its defences on its border with bella roost. military intelligence says the threat of a russian invasion there is low but increasing as men closes ranks with moscow. ah, i'm told me a logical welcome to the program. us secretary of state antony blanket is wrapping up his 2 day visit to israel and the palestinian territories. he met with palestinian

ah ah ah ah, this is dw news live from berlin, u. s. secretary of st. anthony's lincoln holds talks in the west bank after a visit to israel. his message to both sides is they called for calm. after weeks of tension and violence between israelis and palestinians, also coming up grief in pakistan as a suicide bombing claims at least 95 lives in a mosque inside of a police compound. most of the hospitalized are police officers, and the search for survivors continues. plus ukraine reinforces its defenses. honest order with bella roofs. military intelligence says the threat of being russian invasion there is low, but increasing as mint closes ranks with moscow. ah, i'm sorry, kelly. welcome to the program. you a secretary of state antony blinking is wrapping up his to dave is a to israel and the palestinian territories. he met with palestinian president mahmoud abbas in the west bank for talks. the meeting comes amid an upsurge and violence between israelis and palestinians. he was expected to urge abbas to d escalate tension and resume se

u. s. defense secretary austin here in berlin today is to unlock that decision to get germany to agree that there can be a coalition of willing countries who are incidentally expected to meet on the side lines of that comes down, meeting, trying to coordinate the delivery of left 2 tanks a to ukraine. poland has already said it wants to do that finland has as well. and so there might be movement in that respect, but not when it comes to direct delivery from germany. i don't think nina hasn't even been his chief political correspondent. thanks. so much let's take a look now. some of the other stories making headlines around the world to palestinians have been killed in an overnight raid by israeli forces in jeanine in the occupied west bank. palestinian sources say one of those killed was a militant while the other was a teacher. at least 17 palestinians have been killed by israeli forces in the west bank this year. hundreds of thousands of people have gone on strike in france to protest pension reforms proposed by emmanuel maxims. government in a rash show of unity by all french trade union

ah ah ah business dw nurse lie from berlin, u. s. secretary of state antony blanket holds talks in the west bank after a visit to israel. because message to both sides is a call for calm after weeks of tensions and violence between israelis and palestinians. also on the program. grief in pakistan as a suicide bombing claims at least 100 lives in a mosque inside a police compound. authorities admits to elapse and security cluster hands off africa. pope francis decry centuries of colonialism on a visit to the democratic republic of the congo, and demands foreign powers. stop wondering, the continent. ah, unequal really shall we are joining us on p. b. s. and the united states and all around the world, of course, welcome. you a secretary of state antony blank and has finished his visit to israel and the palestinian territories. after talks in jerusalem on monday on tuesday he met with halcyon president mahmoud abbas in ramallah for a talk submitted on can violence between israelis and palestinians. lincoln expressed his condolences for

u. s counterpart, lloyd austin here in berlin for talks on ukraine. their meeting comes ahead of nato consultations on friday at which countries are expected to make critical decisions about further military aid for keith. germany is facing mounting pressure to allow allies to set german tanks to the front lines that a busy 1st day in office. shortly after getting his certificate of appointment, forest historian met his us counterpart, lloyd austin, both of them signals the unified stuns. i'd like to thank the german government for all that it has done to strengthen ukraine's self defense and your contributions of security assistance and training for ukraine's defenders have been invaluable. did often negotiate often in history. the federal republic of germany and the united states of america then side by side in the approach. but also on the concrete issues i was going to be at the infantry fighting vehicle. the patriot air defense system or multiple rocket launchers. but for many in germany and further fields, one thing is missing battle tanks for u

ah ah ah ah ah, this is dw news lives from berlin. the u. s. and germany because of the latest countries to announce plans to supply ukraine with alma to personnel carriers driven mazda and us, bradley in front tree fighting vehicles may soon be heading to the front lines. this is a russian planned christmas ceasefire. seems to.