Ukraine slams Russia's presidency at UN Security Council, calling it "April's worst fool".

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has rejected Russia's candidacy for the post of Chairman of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Referring to an event in London, UK, on ​​"Russian Aggression and the Crisis of Multilateralism," Kuleba said Russia's presidency was "the worst fool of April" and "a brutal reminder that something is not right in the work of the international... Security architecture.” An interview with the AP: “The United States really understands that if they stop helping us, we won't win. 

 

 

 Berlin  confirmed the delivery of 18 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine as part of the transfer of advanced military equipment to Kiev on the border with Ukraine.Germany had previously committed to supplying 14 Leopard 2 tanks, but later increased this number to 18 to match the size of the Ukrainian battalion. 

On January 25, 2023, US President Joe Biden pledged to supply Ukraine with 31 M1 Abrams tanks,  which the White House said are needed to meet the battalion's needs in Ukraine. Biden said in a statement, “These tanks are needed.” 

 

 

 He continued, “Abrams tanks are the most capable tanks in the world. In addition, they are extremely complicated to use and maintain.In addition to the tanks, the United States will provide Ukraine with parts and equipment needed for effective battlefield repair and maintenance of these tanks. 2 main battle tanks from Great Britain. 

The minister tweeted: "It was a pleasure to take a tour of Ukraine's first  Challenger 2 main battle tank."Such tanks supplied by Britain recently arrived in our country. These cool machines will soon begin their combat missions. Thank you @RishiSunak, @BWallaceMP and UK."