Russia-Ukraine live news: Germany green-lights tank deliveries

The German authorities stated Berlin will initially present Ukraine with one firm of Leopard 2 A6 tanks, which includes 14 autos, from its personal shares. The aim is to offer Ukraine with a complete of two battalions along with different nations [Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters]

• Germany confirms it'll provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks and approve requests by different nations to do the identical.
• Russia says Western tanks in Ukraine will burn, as Washington can also be set to announce sending M1 Abrams.