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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 16.11 Ukraine MOD 16 Nov 2022

Ukraine

• Ukraine definitely did not send missiles to territory of Poland, participation of Ukraine in work of investigative group should be ensured - President President of Ukraine 16 Nov 2022
• We are returning everything to have normal life in Kherson region, Mykolaiv region - address of President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 16 Nov 2022
• UN resolution on payment of reparations to Ukraine to become basis for compensation from aggressor country - Head of State President of Ukraine 16 Nov 2022
• Any issues related to end of war in Ukraine should be discussed in public - Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 16 Nov 2022
• Head of State meets with Vice President of World Bank President of Ukraine 16 Nov 2022
• President held another meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief President of Ukraine 16 Nov 2022
• Take the Ukrainian defense experience to guarantee the security of your people - speech by the President of Ukraine during the participation in the "Digital Transformation" panel within the G20 summit President of Ukraine 16 Nov 2022

Russia

• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the adoption of UN General Assembly Resolution Furtherance of Remedy and Reparation for Aggression against Ukraine Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Nov 2022

United States

• Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - November 16, 2022 DOD
• Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Adrienne Watson The White House 16 Nov 2022
• Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Seventh Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered) DoD 16 Nov 2022
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Army General Mark A. Milley, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hold a Press Briefing Following Ukrainian Defense Contact Group Meeting DoD 16 Nov 2022
• Ukraine Defense Contact Group Remains United, Determined, Austin Says DoD News 16 Nov 2022 -- The unity of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group is solid and the group is making great strides in getting the Ukraine military the capabilities it needs to defend the country, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the Pentagon today.
• Ukraine Contact Group Is Key to Helping Ukraine's Defense DoD News 16 Nov 2022 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III convened the seventh Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting today, telling the assembled international partners that their efforts have made a difference in helping the Ukrainian military fight the Russian invaders.
• Imposing Sanctions on Entities and Individuals in Response to Iran's Transfer of Military UAVs to Russia US Dept. of State 15 Nov 2022 -- "Today we are imposing sanctions in response to Iran's support of Russia's unprovoked war against Ukraine, including Tehran's transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia, which are being used by Moscow to strike civilian infrastructure and cities."
• Treasury Targets Actors Involved in Production and Transfer of Iranian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia for Use in Ukraine US Treasury 15 Nov 2022 -- "Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning firms involved in the production or ongoing transfer to Russia of Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which Russia has used in devastating attacks against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine."

NATO

• US, Allies: Ukrainian Air Defense Missile Likely Caused Explosion in Poland VOA 16 Nov 2022 -- U.S., Polish and NATO officials all agreed Wednesday that an explosion in eastern Poland that killed two people was likely caused by a Ukrainian air defense missile.
• Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the explosion in Poland EC/CEU 16 Nov 2022 -- The European Union expresses its unwavering unity, resolve and full solidarity with Poland and the Polish people following the missile explosion which took place on 15 November in the Polish village of Przewodów near the border with Ukraine and killed two Polish citizens.
• NATO Allies address the explosion in the east of Poland NATO 16 Nov 2022 -- NATO ambassadors met on Wednesday (16 November 2022) to address the explosion yesterday in the east of Poland on the border with Ukraine, which took place as Russia launched a massive wave of rocket attacks across Ukraine.
• Western Allies Agree Missile Incident In Poland Likely Caused By Ukrainian Air Defense; Kyiv Has Doubts RFE/RL 16 Nov 2022 -- The blast in NATO member Poland that killed two people did not appear to be intentional and was likely caused by a Ukrainian air defense missile, the head of the alliance and Poland said on November 16.
• Kyiv Voices Doubts That Missile That Fell In Poland Was From Ukraine RFE/RL 16 Nov 2022 -- Ukrainian authorities have voiced doubts that a missile that fell in Poland on November 15 came from Ukrainian air defense forces.
• Poland missile incident shows West moving closer to World War: Russia official Press TV 16 Nov 2022 -- The deputy chair of Russia's Security Council has warned the recent missile explosion which killed two people in Poland has pushed the West closer to World War III, while Warsaw says the strike was likely an accident from the Ukrainian air defense.
• Moscow slams Poland's 'provocative' claim of Russian missile as reports blame Ukraine Press TV 16 Nov 2022 -- Russia's defense ministry has fiercely rejected Poland's claim of a Russian missile striking Polish territory, slamming the allegation as "deliberate provocation aimed at escalating the situation", amid reports, which blame Ukraine for the strike.
• Foreign Ministry Statement on false accusations of Russia's involvement in the missile incident in Poland Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Nov 2022
• Missile strike in Poland: Foreign Secretary's statement, November 2022 UK FCDO 16 Nov 2022 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly updated the House of Commons following the missile explosions in eastern Poland, near the border with Ukraine, on 15 November.
• Biden Says 'Unlikely' Missile That Struck Poland Fired From Russia; NATO To Hold Emergency Meeting RFE/RL 16 Nov 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has said that it is "unlikely" a missile that killed two people in NATO-member Poland was fired from Russia, citing information about the trajectory of the projectile.
• NATO Secretary General takes part in Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting NATO 16 Nov 2022 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg participated in a virtual meeting of the U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Wednesday (16 November 2022), to review the continued significant support for Ukraine's right of self-defence, and address future priorities.

United Nations

• Update 127 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 16 Nov 2022 -- Ukraine's Khmelnytskyy Nuclear Power Plant (KhNPP) lost all access to the electricity grid yesterday due to military attacks in the country, forcing it to temporarily rely on diesel generators for back-up power, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today, citing information he had received from Ukrainian authorities.
• Ukraine war: Risks of spillover 'remain all too real', Security Council hears UN News 16 Nov 2022 -- Some of the most intense bombardments in the war in Ukraine have occurred in recent days, UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo told the Security Council on Wednesday, warning against the risk of escalation and spillover into other countries.

Foreign Reactions

• G20 Bali Leaders' Declaration The White House 16 Nov 2022
• Conflict in Europe overshadows G-20 in Bali as leaders condemn missile strikes Radio Free Asia 16 Nov 2022 -- The Indonesian president led world leaders in a ceremonial planting of mangroves Wednesday to draw attention to the global climate crisis, but the final day of the G-20 summit on the tropical island of Bali was hijacked by the cold reality of conflict in Eastern Europe.
• Statement by Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić Council of Europe 16 Nov 2022
• G20 Summit in Bali - "The Russian president stands almost alone in the world thanks to his policies." Germany - Federal Government 16 Nov 2022 -- In their final statement, the G20 overwhelmingly condemned Russia's war against Ukraine in the strongest possible terms. The Federal Chancellor stressed that "clear words have been found." With regard to explosions in Poland, the Federal Chancellor called for a careful investigation into the events and warned against over-hasty conclusions.
• Ukraine Defence Minister visits Defence team securing vital military aid UK MOD 16 Nov 2022 -- Volodymyr Havrylov, Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister, visited the UK today to see the support being provided to assist his country's armed forces.
• Minister Anand announces additional Canadian military aid to Ukraine at Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting Canada 16 Nov 2022 -- At today's virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), Defence Minister Anita Anand announced details of Canada's latest tranche of military support for Ukraine.
• Government to send record support package to Ukraine Government Offices of Sweden 16 Nov 2022 -- The Government is moving ahead on a winter package to Ukraine. The package is the largest to date and includes military and humanitarian support and support for rehabilitation of critical infrastructure.
• For people in Crimea, the story of untold suffering began eight years ago: UK statement at UN UK FCDO 16 Nov 2022 -- Statement delivered at the UN Third Committee adoption of a resolution on human rights in Crimea
• Putin has only achieved isolationism and humiliation for Russia: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 16 Nov 2022 -- Ian Stubbs (UK delegation to the OSCE) says that Russia's announced withdrawal from Kherson is a clear admission that Putin's invasion of Ukraine is failing.
• PM call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Zelenskyy: 16 November 2022 Gov.UK 16 Nov 2022
• Turkish President Sees Extension of Ukraine Grain Deal VOA 16 Nov 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday he believes an agreement allowing for Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea will remain in place beyond its Saturday expiration.

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