germany and the united states are reportedly ready to send tanks to ukraine, in what kyiv hopes will be a game changer in the war. at least 1a leopard 2 tanks could be provided by germany, following months of debate. the united states reportedly plans to supply at least 30 m1 abrams tanks. it s claimed german officials privately insisted they would only send tanks if the us did too. ukrainian officials say they urgently need heavier weapons. britain is providing challenger two tanks. poland wants to send some of its german made tanks but needs permission from berlin. at least 16 other european and nato countries have leopard 2 tanks, which could be available if germany approves their export. elsewhere in ukraine, it s been confirmed two british aid workers, who went missing earlier this month, have been killed. chris parry and andrew bagshaw died while attempting to evacuate people from the eastern city of soledar. we ll have more on that shortly, but first this report on wea
morning. newcastle united are on the brink of reaching their first cup final in almost a quarter of a century after beating southampton 1 0 in the first leg of their league cup semifinal. the fans made the 650 mile round trip to the south coast and i will be hopeful that their side will safely negotiate the return leg next week. then they can book their place in the web a showpiece at the end of february. jimmy lumsden reports. both sides had waited so long for silverware, for the saints, an fa cup success in 1976 but newcastle have not won a major domestic trophy since 1955. they had most of the possession for the first half, all to no avail. shortly before the break, they appear to have gone ahead through break, they appear to have gone ahead throuthoelinton but it was decided the ball made contact with his arm. a pattern had begun to emerge. newcastle would escape the saints defence before sending the ball into the sky. joelinton taking