From the BBC, February 17:
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said Germany will soon be able to deploy its first Leopard tanks to Ukraine.
Speaking at the annual Munich Security Conference just days before the first anniversary of Russia's invasion, he called on allies to expect a long war.
France's Emmanuel Macron also said now was not the time for dialogue with Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
The event is an annual gathering of leaders, officials and diplomats; its focus this year is transatlantic.
US Vice-President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are attending with a large congressional delegation, alongside almost 30 European heads of government.
At the conference, Mr Scholz said it was "wise to prepare for a long war" and show Russian President Vladimir Putin that Germany and its allies would not give up on Ukraine....
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And on Friday:
