Canadian Leopard 2 tanks 'en route' to Ukraine as troops prepare for suspected Moscow attacks

05.02.2023 - 19:13 euronews.com

Ukraine officials suspect Russia is preparing a large-scale bombardment as the one-year anniversary of its invasion nears. They believe the strikes could reach the country's major cities, including the capital Kyiv.This comes as more and more Western nations send weapons to Ukraine.

The United States has now pledged precision-guided missiles and anti-aircraft batteries.France and Italy will both send their SAMP/T anti-aircraft system in the spring.Canada's Minister of National Defence Anita Anand has published footage of a Canadian Leopard 2 tank being loaded onto a plane at an airport.A post shared by Anita Anand (@anitaanandmp)"The first Canadian Leopard 2 is en route," Anand said. "Canada’s support for Ukraine is unwavering."US Attorney General Merrick Garland has authorised the government to begin using seized Russian money to aid Ukraine.

The announcement came during a meeting between Garland and Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin.EU countries on Sunday implemented new price restrictions on the purchase of refined petroleum products from Russia.

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Asked about the pushback by some EU countries against the European Commission's proposals to map Russian assets, he says: "I guess the reasons are more political than technical. I don’t understand why there are some governments and countries in Europe that are still sceptical. I hope that in the very near future we can at least get data from each member state on what kind of Russian assets have been frozen."

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Ben Stokes says he will leave IPL early to prepare for Ireland Test and Ashes series

Chennai Super Kings splurged a whopping Rs 16.25 to buy Stokes in IPL auction in December but they won't be able to have his services for the entire season. Stokes also missed the last two editions of the cash-rich league due to various reasons.Stokes made it clear that he will leave IPL early to lead his side in the one-off Ireland Test and prepare for the Ashes series.The IPL final is set to be played on May 28, four days before the one-off Ireland Test at Lord's on June 1, while the marquee Ashes series against Australia will begin on June 16.

Chennai Super Kings' Ben Stokes Says He will Leave IPL Early To Prepare For Ireland Test, Ashes

England Test skipper Ben Stokes is set to leave IPL early to lead his side in the one-off Ireland Test and prepare for the Ashes series. The IPL final is set to be played on May 28, four days before the one-off Ireland Test at Lord's on June 1, while the marquee Ashes series against Australia will begin on June 16. Stokes, who missed the last two editions of the cash-rich league due to various reasons, was bought by four-time champions Chennai Super Kings for a whopping Rs 16.25 crore in IPL auction in December.