[LIVE] War in Ukraine: 40 countries united to strengthen Ukrainian defense

Ukrainian servicemen load a truck with an American portable anti-tank missile provided by the United States as part of continuous military support, at Boryspil airport in kyiv, Ukraine, February 11, 2022 (Illustrative image).

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On the 62nd day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some 40 countries meet in Germany to increase their arms contribution to Ukraine, as the Russian Foreign Minister warns of the danger of the conflict degenerating into a third war world was " 

 ".

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The main points:

► Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said on Monday that 

, the day after the first visit to Kiev by American leaders since the Russian invasion.

" 

 ," he said after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accompanied by Secretary of State 

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► Russia has assured that it wants to continue peace negotiations with Ukraine, while warning of the "

, the day after the visit of American ministers to Kiev.

► Russia on Monday evening accused Ukrainian authorities of 

 at the besieged

metallurgical complex in Mariupol, southeastern Ukraine, from leaving these places, despite the announcement of a ceasefire by the Russian army.

► The number of refugees fleeing the Russian invasion exceeds 5.2 million, according to the UN. 

but are still in Ukraine.

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4:15 a.m .: Nearly 40 countries gathered in Germany to strengthen Ukraine's armament

In this image provided by the U.S. Air Force, Airmen and civilians palletize ammunition, weapons and other equipment destined for Ukraine, at Dover Air Force Base, U.S., January 21, 2022. AP - Mauricio Campino

About 40 countries are meeting this Tuesday in western Germany, at the invitation of the United States, to strengthen the defense of Ukraine.

At a time when Russia is aiming for full control of southern Ukraine and

, this meeting organized at the American air base in Ramstein is intended to "

", explains the American Minister of Defense Lloyd Austin.

"

 ," he said at a press conference after returning from a visit to Kiev.

The United States, which provides the bulk of international military aid to Ukraine, wants to " 

", specifies the leader of the Pentagon.

kyiv is mainly calling for heavy artillery and armor to try to push back the Russian army in the vast southern and eastern plains of the country, but the equipment on which the Ukrainian forces have been trained, overwhelmingly from from Russia, is becoming rare.

France has already announced that it is sending Caesar guns with a range of 40 km, and the United Kingdom has donated Starstreak anti-aircraft missiles and armored vehicles.

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