18 August 2022 - Ukraine Special Weapons News |
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Combat Operations
- The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 18.00, on August 18, 2022 Ukraine MOD 18 Aug 2022
- The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 06.00, on August 18, 2022 Ukraine MOD 18 Aug 2022
- Ukraine Says Kherson Attack Repelled, Kharkiv Hit By Deadly Russian Bombing RFE/RL 18 Aug 2022 -- Ukraine's military says that its forces have beaten back a Russian attack in the southern region of Kherson, while shelling by Moscow's forces in the northeastern city of Kharkiv killed seven people and wounded 16.
Ukraine
- Zelenskyy Calls for UN to Secure Ukraine Nuclear Plant VOA 18 Aug 2022 -- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Thursday for the United Nations to ensure the security of Europe's biggest nuclear power plant, the Zaporizhzhia facility, controlled by Russian forces and operated by Ukrainian technicians.
- Ukraine sets up crisis center over situation at Zaporizhzhia NPP People's Daily 18 Aug 2022 -- Ukraine set up a crisis center to deal with the possible emergency situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (NPP) in southern Ukraine, the government-run Ukrinform news agency reported on Wednesday, citing the country's Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko.
- Zelenskiy Says Ukraine, UN Agree On Parameters For Atomic Watchdog's Mission To Nuclear Plant RFE/RL 18 Aug 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he agreed to the parameters of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mission to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant at talks with the UN secretary-general and Turkey's leader.
- The implementation of our agreements will significantly strengthen both Ukraine and Türkiye - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following negotiations with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan President of Ukraine 18 Aug 2022
- President of Ukraine, the President of Türkiye and the UN Secretary-General held a trilateral meeting in Lviv President of Ukraine 18 Aug 2022
- We can and should think only about how to win - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 18 Aug 2022
- In the presence of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, a memorandum on Türkiye's participation in the reconstruction of Ukraine's infrastructure was signed President of Ukraine 18 Aug 2022
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of Türkiye in Lviv President of Ukraine 18 Aug 2022
- President of Ukraine met with the UN Secretary-General in Lviv President of Ukraine 18 Aug 2022
- The lives of soldiers and results on the battlefield depend on the quality of training of officers - President during a speech at the National Academy of Ground Forces President of Ukraine 18 Aug 2022
Russia
- Russia Calls UN Proposal To Demilitarize Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant 'Unacceptable' RFE/RL 18 Aug 2022 -- Moscow has rejected a proposal by United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres to demilitarize the area around the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.
- Ukraine preparing 'provocation' during UN chief's visit to nuclear plant: Russia Press TV 18 Aug 2022 -- Russia has accused Ukraine of planning a "provocation" at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian control.
- Russian MoD: Kiev Preparing Provocation at Zaporozhye NPP During UN Secretary General's Visit Sputnik 18 Aug 2022 -- Earlier this month, the Russian Foreign Ministry slammed the Ukrainian army's shelling of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant as an "act of nuclear terrorism".
United States
NATO
United Nations
- UN Chief Begins Trip to Ukraine, Turkey for Talks on Moscow-Kiev Tensions, Grain Shipments Sputnik 18 Aug 2022 -- UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres begins a three-day mission that will take him to Lvov, Odessa, and Istanbul in a bid to lower tensions in the region over the conflict in Ukraine and to review progress on the Black Sea initiative.
- Grain deal 'victory for diplomacy,' UN chief tells journalists in Ukraine UN News 18 Aug 2022 -- Positive momentum on the landmark Black Sea Grain Initiative to help vulnerable people access food reflects "a victory for diplomacy" for those caught in a cost-of-living crisis as well as for Ukraine's hard-working farmers, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters on Thursday in Lviv, Ukraine.
- Secretary-General's opening remarks to the Press at Lviv, Ukraine Press Conference UN Secretary-General 18 Aug 2022
- Secretary-General's remarks to the press at National University of Lviv UN Secretary-General 18 Aug 2022
Foreign Reactions
News Reports
- American Investor Known For Russian Nightclub, Pro-Ukrainian Stances, Found Dead In Washington RFE/RL 18 Aug 2022 -- An American stockbroker, who made a fortune in the Russian market in the 1990s and 2000s and later co-founded a posh Moscow nightclub before leaving the country, died after being found lying on a sidewalk in Washington, police said.
- Russia says 'likely' to close Jewish Agency amid tensions with Israel over Ukraine Press TV 18 Aug 2022 -- Russia has expressed the likelihood of dissolving a so-called Jewish Agency that works to encourage the emigration of Jews to Israel after the country's Ministry of Justice accused the Moscow-based agency of violating Russia's privacy laws.
- VOA Interview: Ukraine Defense Chief Believes in Victory, Restoration of 1991 Borders VOA 18 Aug 2022 -- Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said his country's goal in the current conflict with Russia is complete victory and the restoration of Ukraine's borders as of 1991. He spoke this week with VOA Ukrainian Service's Ruslan Petrychka about developments in the country since Russia's invasion earlier this year.
VOA: What goal do you set for Ukraine in the war with Russia?
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