This blog is now closed, thanks for joining us. These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on Wednesday, January 25.
- The United States will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, reversing months of persistent arguments that they were too difficult for Ukrainian troops to operate and maintain.
- The US decision comes on the heels of Germany agreeing to send 14 Leopard 2 A6 tanks from its own stocks.
- Russia says Western tanks in Ukraine will “burn”.
- Almost two weeks after Russia claimed Soledar had been captured, Ukraine says its forces have withdrawn from the eastern town.
