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January 2017 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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- Cease-Fire Violations in Eastern Ukraine US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2017
- US Sounds Warning Over Ukraine Clashes, Which Claim Top Separatist VOA 31 Jan 2017 -- The U.S. State Department is voicing "deep concern" about renewed fighting in eastern Ukraine between pro-Russian rebels and government troops, saying the fighting near the Russian border has caused dozens of military and civilian casualties.
- East Ukraine hit by bloodiest clashes since truce Press TV 31 Jan 2017 -- Clashes have escalated between Ukrainian government troops and pro-Russia forces further, with the Kremlin accusing Kiev of undermining a peace deal over the country's volatile eastern regions.
- Tension High In Eastern Ukraine As Kremlin, Kyiv Trade Blame RFE/RL 31 Jan 2017 -- Tension is high in eastern Ukraine, where fighting between government troops and Russia-backed separatists has flared over the past three days.
- Kiev's Actions Threaten Donbass, Ukrainian Soldiers – Russian OSCE Mission Sputnik 31 Jan 2017 -- Kiev authorities' actions in the eastern region of Donbass pose a threat to both local residents and Ukrainian servicemen, Russia's Permanent Representative at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Alexander Lukashevich said on Tuesday.
- Ukraine's Defense Minister Claims Kiev Committed to Donbass Peaceful Settlement Sputnik 31 Jan 2017 -- Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak claimed Tuesday Kiev was committed to the policy of peaceful settlement in Donbass despite the worsening of the situation on the ground.
- Kiev's Aggression in Donbass Derails Minsk Deal - Kremlin Sputnik 31 Jan 2017 -- Kiev's aggressive actions along the contact line in the southeast of the country are derailing the ceasefire regime and showcase the Ukrainian leadership's reluctance to abide by the deals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.
- EU Condemns Ukraine Clashes VOA 31 Jan 2017 -- The European Union on Tuesday condemned recent clashes in eastern Ukraine between pro-Russian rebels and government forces, calling the fighting a "blatant violation” of the Minsk truce.
- Ukraine Reports Surge in Deadly Fighting with Pro-Russian Separatists VOA 30 Jan 2017 -- Ukraine says at least seven people have been killed in a two-day outbreak of fighting between pro-Russian separatists and government troops in war weary eastern Ukraine.
- Ukraine government says five troopers killed in fighting in east Press TV 30 Jan 2017 -- The Ukrainian government says five troopers were killed in new clashes with pro-Russia forces in the volatile regions of eastern Ukraine.
- Anxious Ukraine Risks Escalation In 'Creeping Offensive' RFE/RL 30 Jan 2017 -- NOVOLUHANSKE, Ukraine -- The way Ukrainian commander Vyacheslav "Eagle-Owl" Vlasenko described it, his troops snuck into this rustic town of 4,000 people in broad daylight and took it - and a valuable pig farm - without firing a shot.
- Clashes in east Ukraine kill 3 soldiers, 1 pro-Russian Press TV 29 Jan 2017 -- Fresh clashes in eastern Ukraine have killed three government forces and one from the pro-Russia militants' camp in what has been described as the bloodiest escalation of conflict in weeks in the war-torn region.
- Hollande: Lifting Russian Sanctions Possible After Minsk Accords Implementation Sputnik 28 Jan 2017 -- Hollande has told Trump in a phone call that sanctions against Russia may be lifted only after implementation of Minsk agreements.
- 2 Ukrainian troops killed in fresh scuffles with pro-Russia forces Press TV 28 Jan 2017 -- The latest outburst of fighting with pro-Russia forces has claimed the lives of two Ukrainian servicemen in the country's volatile eastern area.
- Ukraine's President Wants to Increase Weapons Export as Source of Income Sputnik 28 Jan 2017 -- Poroshenko urged the government to increase the country's volume of weapons export in order to boost the foreign exchange reserves of Ukraine.
- Ukrainian Navy Practices Border Defense in Black Sea Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- The Ukrainian navy has carried out border control exercises as part of ongoing drills in the Black Sea, the navy's press service said Friday.
- Kiev Troops Fire Mortars in Lugansk People's Republic – Militia Sputnik 27 Jan 2017 -- A representative of the LPR people's militia says that Kiev troops have opened fire in the Zhelobok area of the self-proclaimed Lugansk People's Republic in Ukraine's southeast.
- Poroshenko Signs Decree Allowing NATO Training In Ukraine During 2017 RFE/RL 26 Jan 2017 -- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed a decree allowing troops from the United States and other NATO countries to carry out training missions in Ukraine during 2017.
- Ukrainian Army Lacks New Weapons Due to Underfunding - Defense Industry Concern Sputnik 26 Jan 2017 -- The Ukrainian government is underfunding the military which deprives the army of new equipment, the country's Ukroboronprom defense industry association said Thursday.
- Russia to Continue Reinforcing Troops in South Due to Instability in Ukraine Sputnik 25 Jan 2017 -- Russia will continue reinforcing troops in the Southern Military District because of instability in southeastern Ukraine and the threat of terrorism, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.
- Saudis Bow Out of Contract to Develop Ukraine's Grom-2 Missile System Sputnik 21 Jan 2017 -- Last year it was reported that Saudi investors had secretly invested about $40 million into the development of the Grom-2: a new Ukrainian tactical short range ballistic missile (SRBM) system designed to compete with Russia's Iskander. However, reports now suggest that the Saudis have cut off funding, leading to the suspension of the program.
- Kyiv Urges Trump To Keep Sanctions On Russia RFE/RL 21 Jan 2017 -- KYIV -- Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak has urged U.S. President Donald Trump to continue providing his crisis-stricken country with political and military assistance, urging Trump to continue sanctions against Russia to deter "further escalation" of the war in eastern Ukraine by the Kremlin.
- Kiev Hires Foreign Mercenaries to Carry Out Criminal Orders - Lugansk Republic Sputnik 20 Jan 2017 -- More than 300 foreign mercenaries are engaged on Kiev's side in the Lugansk Region, a senior Lugansk People's Republic commander said.
- UK To Expand Support To Ukraine's Armed Forces UK MOD 20 Jan 2017 -- Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon has said that the United Kingdom stands firmly alongside Ukraine as the British Army prepares to broaden its already extended training package to all of the country's armed forces.
- Ukrainian Parliament Adopts Law Allowing Admission of Foreign Troops for Drills Sputnik 19 Jan 2017 -- Verkhovna Rada, the Ukrainian Parliament, has adopted a law Thursday allowing the admission of foreign troops to conduct exercises on the Ukrainian territory in 2017.
- Ukraine's Savchenko Draws Fire For Crimea Comments RFE/RL 18 Jan 2017 -- Ukrainian lawmaker Nadia Savchenko has caused controversy by suggesting that Kyiv must accept Moscow's grip on Crimea for the time being if it wants to regain control over eastern territory held by Russia-backed separatists.
- China Offers To Help Seek Resolution Of Ukraine Crisis RFE/RL 18 Jan 2017 -- China is willing to play a constructive role in seeking a political resolution to the crisis in Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Ukrainian counterpart on January 17.
- Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea 'Undisputed' - Kremlin Sputnik 18 Jan 2017 -- Russia's sovereignty over the Crimean peninsula is not up for discussion or dispute, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.
- Comments by the Department of Information and Press of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Connection with the Proceedings Instituted Against the Russian Federation with the International Court of Justice by Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs 17 Jan 2017
- Ukraine institutes proceedings against the Russian Federation and requests the Court to indicate provisional measures International Court of Justice 17 Jan 2017
- Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden With Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko The White House 17 Jan 2017
- Oklahoma Army National Guard arrive in Ukraine Army News 17 Jan 2017 -- Approximately 250 soldiers from the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team arrived in Ukraine this week to begin their deployment in support of Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine.
- Ukraine files complaint against Russia with UN high court Press TV 17 Jan 2017 -- Kiev has filed a legal case against Moscow with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), demanding a stop to Russia's alleged interference in eastern Ukraine.
- Biden in Ukraine to unite world against Russia Press TV 16 Jan 2017 -- Outgoing US Vice President Joe Biden has said the world must resist Russian "coercion and aggression," and urged the incoming Donald Trump administration to back Ukraine against Moscow.
- Saying 'Russia Must Pay,' Kyiv Sues Moscow At UN Court RFE/RL 16 Jan 2017 -- Ukraine has sued Russia at the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, accusing Moscow of acts of "terrorism" and "discrimination" related to its backing separatists in eastern Ukraine and its annexation of the Crimean Peninsula
- In Final Visit To Kyiv, Biden Urges World To Stand Against Russian Aggression RFE/RL 16 Jan 2017 -- Making his final visit to Kyiv in eight years as U.S. vice president, Joe Biden urged the international community to stand against what he called Russian aggression and urged the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump to be a strong supporter of Ukraine.
- Biden: International Community Must Stand Up Against Russian Aggression in Ukraine VOA 16 Jan 2017 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says "the international community" must stand up against Russian aggression and urged President-elect Donald Trump to be a strong supporter and partner of Ukraine.
- Obama Extends Sanctions On Russia Over Aggression In Ukraine By One Year RFE/RL 14 Jan 2017 -- U.S. President Barack Obama on January 13 extended all U.S. sanctions on Russia over its annexation of Crimea and aggression in Ukraine by one year through March 2018.
- Trump calls for closer ties between US and Russia Press TV 08 Jan 2017 -- US President-elect Donald Trump has called for a closer relationship between the United States and Russia despite allegation of Moscow's meddling in the US presidential election, adding that only "stupid" people or "fools" would think close ties were unwise.
- French Far-Right Presidential Contender Says Crimean Annexation Legitimate RFE/RL 04 Jan 2017 -- France's far-right leader and presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said on January 3 that Russia's annexation of Ukraine's Crimea in 2014 was "not illegal."
- Ukrainian Envoy to US Hopes Trump Will Allow Lethal Arms Supplies to Kiev Sputnik 03 Jan 2017 -- Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Valeriy Chaly on Tuesday expressed hope that the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump would revise the US policy banning lethal arms supplies to Kiev.
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