Quiz of The Week: 21 – 27 January

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine entered its 12th month, a long-awaited decision by Western nations has offered fresh hope to Kyiv.

Following months of hesitancy, Germany this week agreed to send 14 of its sought-after Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine and gave allies permission to send theirs too. The US is also sending 31 of its highly advanced Abrams tanks.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the announcements, but stressed that the timing of the tanks delivery would be “critical”. After a slight lull in the conflict at the start of the year, battles are raging not only between the traditional militaries but also private military companies (PMCs) enlisted by both sides, with the Wagner Group leading the way in Russian attacks.

With both Zelenskyy and the Kremlin warning that a peaceful resolution is unlikely to be reached any time soon, the world is watching to see how Western tanks may change the course of the war.

To find out how closely you’ve been paying attention to the latest developments in the news and other global events, put your knowledge to the test with our Quiz of The Week

Need a reminder of some of the other headlines over the past seven days?

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• The winning shots from the Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition revealed fresh perspectives on life beneath the waves
• Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins called for an end to homework for schoolchildren
• Newly published research found that dogs can tell the difference between incompetent and nasty people.