Ukraine war: Allies to meet as Kyiv requests tank donations

Dozens of countries allied with Ukraine will meet on Friday to coordinate arms supplies for Kyiv, which has ramped up its requests to be provided with tanks.

Host Germany faces growing pressure to allow its highly regarded Leopard tanks to be exported to Ukraine.

The crunch talks come a day after the US and several European nations pledged more equipment to help Ukraine fend off any further Russian offensives.

The UK also offered 14 of its battle tanks recently - but Kyiv wants more.

Ukraine's allies faced a "simple choice" on Friday, an adviser to the defence minister remarked ahead of the summit. read more