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Steamrolled by Russians

US media reported on Wednesday that Ukrainian airborne forces had finally deployed their most powerful unit, the 82nd Airborne Brigade, which has been referred to as the "most powerful unit" in the national army. However, in an exclusive commentary for "Sputnik," Russian war correspondent Yevgeny Podubny explained what is really happening.

Germany has delivered Leopard tanks to Ukraine: Scholz

Germany has delivered promised Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday, providing Kiev with much-needed heavy weaponry against Russia.

"Yes, we delivered Leopard tanks as we announced," Scholz told a press conference with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte in Rotterdam when asked to confirm a report in news outlet Spiegel.

Ukraine hails US military aid as cease-fire said to falter

Ukraine's president praised the United States for including tank-killing armored vehicles in its latest multibillion-dollar package of military aid, saying they are "exactly what is needed" for Ukrainian troops locked in combat against Russian forces, even as both sides celebrated Orthodox Christmas on Saturday.