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22 December 2022 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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Ukraine
- Zelenskyy: Trip to US Delivered 'Good Results' VOA 22 Dec 2022 -- A brief wartime trip to the United States delivered "good results," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told his nation in a nightly video address on Thursday.
- Zelenskyy Calls US Aid Investment in Global Security, Democracy VOA 22 Dec 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrapped up his visit to Washington Wednesday with an impassioned speech before a joint session of the U.S. Congress, saying Ukraine's struggle "will define in what world our children and grandchildren will live."
- When we say "patriots" in Ukraine and in the United States, we equally mean the protection of the state and people - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2022
- On his way to Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Andrzej Duda in the rescuer city of Rzeszów President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2022
- Zelenskiy Tells Congress That Continued U.S. Support Is 'Crucial' To Ukraine's Victory RFE/RL 22 Dec 2022 -- In a wartime address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged lawmakers and all Americans to continue supporting his country with military and financial aid as it fights for its existence against a revanchist Russia, warning that anything short of victory would threaten the free world, including the United States.
- Mr. Zelenskiy Goes To Washington. So What Did He Get From It? RFE/RL 22 Dec 2022 -- Volodymyr Zelenskiy got a ride in a U.S. government jet, a red-carpet welcome at the White House, and more than a dozen standing ovations from members of Congress -- plus nearly $2 billion in new weapons -- including a Patriot air-defense system, which Ukraine's government hopes to use in defending its battered power grid from Russian missile barrages.
- We stand, we fight and we will win. Because we are united. Ukraine, America and the entire free world - address by Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a joint meeting of the US Congress President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2022
- In Washington, the President of Ukraine met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the senators from the Republican and Democratic parties President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2022
- The Patriot complex is an important step in creating an effective air shield for Ukraine - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the negotiations with the U.S. President President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2022
- Ukraine and the United States have begun a new stage in bilateral relations - President of Ukraine following the negotiations with the President of the United States in Washington President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2022
- President of Ukraine had a meeting with the President of the United States in Washington President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2022
- In first wartime foreign trip, Zelensky heads to US to collect 'weapons and more weapons' Press TV 22 Dec 2022 -- In his first overseas trip since the outbreak of war in February, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is traveling to the US on Wednesday to secure more weapons as fighting escalates in the war-ravaged country.
- Zelenskiy Tells Congress And Americans That Continued U.S. Support Is 'Crucial' To Ukraine's Victory RFE/RL 22 Dec 2022 -- In a wartime address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged lawmakers and all Americans to continue supporting his nation in its fight for sovereignty and democracy against a tyrannical Russia, warning that anything short of victory would threaten the free world, including the United States.
Russia
- Putin: Russia wants end to war as soon as possible Press TV 22 Dec 2022 -- Russia's President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is after a potential diplomatic settlement of the war in Ukraine.
- Moscow: Biden, Zelensky turning deaf ear to 'Russia's concerns' Press TV 22 Dec 2022 -- Moscow says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his American counterpart Joe Biden have been turning a deaf ear to "Russia's concerns," as in his first wartime foreign trip Zelensky urged Biden in Washington to provide Kiev with more weapons.
- Putin: Patriot Deliveries to Ukraine Will Prolong Conflict, Won't Alter Its Outcome Sputnik 22 Dec 2022 -- Coinciding with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington on Wednesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $1.85 billion package of new arms assistance, including a Patriot missile system. Moscow has repeatedly warned Western powers of the consequences of weapons assistance to Kiev.
- Zelensky's Washington Visit Has Confirmed US Plans to Fight Russia to the Last Ukrainian: Kremlin Sputnik 22 Dec 2022 -- The Ukrainian president touched down in Washington on Wednesday for talks with President Joe Biden, and an address before Congress, amid jitters in the White House about Republican grumbling about the 'blank check' of US assistance to Ukraine.
- Zelensky Begs US Congress for More Weapons & Anti-Russian Sanctions in Joint Address Sputnik 22 Dec 2022 -- The beleaguered Ukrainian president touched down in DC Wednesday to demand his Western patrons step up the supply of guns and cash, and attempt to inflict further economic aggression on the Russian government.
- West Supplied Ukraine With Over 350 Tanks, 700 Artillery Systems, 100 MLRS: Moscow Sputnik 22 Dec 2022 -- Since the start of Russia's special operation, Western countries have supplied Ukraine with more than 350 tanks, 700 artillery systems, 100 multiple launch rocket systems, 30 helicopters, at least 5,000 drones, 1,000 armored fighting vehicles, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov said.
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Foreign Reactions
- Zelenskyy's US Visit - A View from the Region VOA 22 Dec 2022 -- On his way to Washington to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden, his first international trip since Russia's invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as reported by Euronews, stopped in Poland, a country that has become a key player in the war.
- Ukrainian refugees offered the opportunity to move from Estonia to Finland Finnish Government 22 Dec 2022 -- Estonia has received a considerable number of Ukrainian refugees considering the size of the country, and the local reception system is overburdened.
- Putin cannot distract from his failures: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 22 Dec 2022 -- Deputy Ambassador Deirdre Brown condemns President Putin's disastrous invasion and the devastation, death, and suffering that Putin has wrought.
- Truce 'far off' as US adds fuel with aid plans amid Zelensky's visit Global Times 22 Dec 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington showed that he was making great efforts to make "supporting Ukraine to fight Russia" an "unchallengeable political correctness" in the US, while Republicans and Democrats have shown diverging opinions on the matter recently, said analysts, and since Russia is also preparing for long-term conflict, the crisis is still far from a peaceful solution.
- Iran slams Zelensky's 'baseless' accusations over drone deliveries to Russia IRNA 22 Dec 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani on Thursday condemned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the accusations he leveled against the Islamic Republic during his address to the US Congress in Washington, DC.
- UK condemns North Korea for supplying arms to Russian mercenary group fighting in Russia's illegal war in Ukraine UK FCDO 22 Dec 2022 -- The UK supports the US assessment that North Korea has completed an arms delivery to Russia for the use by the Wagner Group in Russia's illegal war in Ukraine.
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