Ukraine seeks modern tanks as Western allies remain in standoff | USA TODAY

Western allies including Poland and Germany remain in a standoff as Ukraine asks for tanks to aid in the fight against Russia in eastern Ukraine.

RELATED: Ukraine hit with round of deadly missile strikes by Russian forces https://bit.ly/3J905hX

Billions in new military aid will bolster Ukrainian forces as they ready for a spring offensive, but defense leaders meeting in Germany failed to reach an agreement on sending more modern tanks to the war-torn country, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Friday.

Providing Ukraine with modern, western tanks has been a sticking point among allies. The United States has not agreed to Ukraine’s request for U.S. Abrams tanks, citing its need for maintenance and jet fuel. Western allies support sending German-made Leopard tanks, which run on diesel fuel. However, Germany has not agreed to send Leopards, or to permit allies like Poland who operate them, to send the tanks to Ukraine.

Germany has not yet made a decision on sending Leopard tanks, Austin said. Austin declined to say if he was disappointed by Germany not sending the tanks but described the country as a “reliable ally,” noting it has provided air defense systems and armored personnel carriers.

» Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh
» Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/3L4uCLV
» USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR.

#Ukraine #Military #War

How To Manage A Difficult Project

Managing a project is just about figuring out what the deliverables are, how they will be completed by the deadline, and by whom, and what is expected of everyone on the team. Then, it needs to be put into an organizational system in order to keep it all organized and going smoothly.

America The Ugly

In the news it really isn’t surprising that the media keeps focused on how great our economy is doing. Even the President keeps spouting how he and he alone is the great incubator of such a fabulous economy. To much of their chagrin the US economy is any thing but great.

Customer Obsessed Leaders Ask Different Questions to Create a Differentiated Company

The best leaders know how to ask the best questions to get the information they need to make the best decisions. But when it comes to being Customer Obsessed, most leaders are in the dark… they don’t know what questions to ask so they don’t know the best decisions to make. Customer Obsession has its own set of questions… and answers. If you truly want to differentiate your company, start asking Customer Obsessed Questions… here’s a look at how to start doing just that.

The Madness Chronicles – Episode 7

The dictionary defines madness as a state of being mentally ill, especially severely, extremely foolish behavior, and a state of frenzied or chaotic activity. We live in times gone mad each and every day. In each Episode of the Madness Chronicles, we take a look at a new topic and see how mad some people really are. Come along for the journey.

Your 2020 Guide on How to Get the Most Out of Video Marketing

Video content marketing has increased in popularity. From ways to incorporate engaging footage into your campaigns to the latest social media platform rules on using video, here are some of the latest video content marketing trends and tips for 2020.