Combat Operations
Ukraine
Russia
United States
NATO
United Nations
Foreign Reactions
News Reports

Combat Operations

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 26.01.23 Ukraine MOD 26 Jan 2023
• Wave Of Russian Air Strikes Kills At Least 11 In Ukraine, Causes Power Cuts RFE/RL 26 Jan 2023 -- Ukrainian officials said a wave of Russian air strikes on the capital and other cities on January 26 has killed at least 11 people although most of the cruise missiles were intercepted, as heavy fighting continued in eastern Ukraine.
• Ukraine Hit by Deadly Wave of Russian Missile Strikes as Zelenskyy Calls for Aircraft, Missiles VOA 26 Jan 2023 -- Russia launched new missile attacks on several locations in Ukraine on Thursday, killing 11 people and wounding 11 others, authorities reported.

Ukraine

• Andriy Yermak discussed support for Ukraine's Peace Formula with the ambassadors of the G7 and the EU President of Ukraine 26 Jan 2023
• President of Ukraine: Russian aggression can and should be stopped only with adequate weapons President of Ukraine 26 Jan 2023
• President held a meeting of the Staff of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief President of Ukraine 26 Jan 2023
• Sweden's Presidency of the Council of the EU should lay the foundation for the start of negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the EU already this year - Ihor Zhovkva President of Ukraine 26 Jan 2023
• Ukraine's Zelenskiy Presses Call For Missiles, Aircraft After Western Tank Pledges RFE/RL 26 Jan 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has quickly pivoted to pressing his requests for long-range missiles and military aircraft, hours after Germany and the United States pledged to provide Kyiv with dozens of advanced battle tanks.
• Ukraine sets sights on fighter jets after Biden says US will send 31 Abrams tanks Press TV 26 Jan 2023 -- US President Joe Biden says the United States will send 31 M1 Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, granting a key request from Kiev that is expected to enhance the military capabilities of the Ukrainian army over the coming months.

Russia

• Potential tank deliveries show West's direct involvement in Ukraine war: Russia Press TV 26 Jan 2023 -- Russia says it sees the promised delivery of Western tanks to Kiev as evidence of a direct and growing involvement by the United States and Europe in the Ukraine war.

United States

• Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing DoD 26 Jan 2023
• Countering the Wagner Group and Degrading Russia's War Efforts in Ukraine US Dept. of State 26 Jan 2023 -- "The United States is sanctioning individuals and entities linked to Russia's para-military Wagner Group and its head, Yevgeniy Prigozhin - including its key infrastructure and associated front companies, its battlefield operations in Ukraine, producers of Russia's weapons, and those administering Russia-occupied areas of Ukraine. This action supports our goal to degrade Moscow's capacity to wage war against Ukraine, to promote accountability for those responsible for Russia's war of aggression and associated abuses, and to place further pressure on Russia's defense sector."
• Actions to Counter Wagner and Degrade Russia's War Efforts in Ukraine US Dept. of State 26 Jan 2023 -- "The United States will continue to impede the Kremlin's ability to arm and equip its war machine engaged in an unjustified war against Ukraine. The Department of State is designating five entities and one individual linked to the Wagner Group and its head, Yevgeniy Prigozhin. Additionally, the Department is designating nine individuals and 14 entities for their status as government officials, their involvement in the extended networks of designated persons, and/or for being part of Russia's military industrial complex."
• Treasury Sanctions Russian Proxy Wagner Group as a Transnational Criminal Organization US Treasury 26 Jan 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking additional actions to degrade the Russian Federation's capacity to wage war against Ukraine by sanctioning eight individuals and 16 entities, and four aircraft.
• US to Sanction Russia's Wagner Paramilitary Group VOA 26 Jan 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Thursday a series of sanctions targeting individuals associated with Russia's paramilitary Wagner Group, including its leader and associated front companies, for waging war in Ukraine, including battlefield activities and the targeting of civilians.
• U.S. Lists Russian Vagner Mercenary Group As 'Transnational Criminal Organization' RFE/RL 26 Jan 2023 -- The United States has designated the Vagner Group a "significant transnational criminal organization" and targeted individuals and entities within the Russian mercenary enterprise's global network in line with an executive order.
• US declares private Russian military company 'transnational criminal organization' Press TV 26 Jan 2023 -- The United States has designated a private Russian military company as a "significant transnational criminal organization," amid increasing tensions between Washington and Moscow over the Ukraine conflict.
• US senators pressure Biden for more sanctions against Russia, allies over Ukraine war Press TV 26 Jan 2023 -- Members of the United States Senate Foreign Relation Committee have once more mounted pressure on the Biden administration to take massive action against Russia and its allies over the Ukraine war.
• White House: Russia will not attack NATO countries Press TV 26 Jan 2023 -- US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Russia will not attack NATO countries yes Washington's decision to deepen its involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

NATO

United Nations

• Update 144 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 26 Jan 2023 -- Experts of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) present at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) inform that powerful explosions have been occurring outside the facility, indicating military activities in the vicinity of the site located on the frontline of the ongoing conflict in the country, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said today.

Foreign Reactions

• Prime Minister of Iceland calls for justice for Ukraine war victims and a system of accountability for human rights violations and crimes Council of Europe 26 Jan 2023 -- The Prime Minister of Iceland, Katrin Jakobsdóttir, commended the response of the Council of Europe and its Parliamentary Assembly to the major crises in the past few years.
• Europe Scrambles to Deliver Tanks in 'Pivotal' Moment for Ukraine War VOA 26 Jan 2023 -- Germany and its European allies plan to send around 80 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in the coming weeks, according to Berlin, which announced the change of policy this week following intense pressure from Kyiv and its Western partners.
• Norway will send tanks to Ukraine Government of Norway 26 Jan 2023 -- The Norwegian government supports the donation of tanks to Ukraine and Norway will contribute to the donation.
• Offers advanced training for Ukrainian soldiers in Norway Government of Norway 26 Jan 2023 -- Norway will train Ukrainian soldiers as medical specialist, junior officers and snipers, says Minister of Defense, Bjørn Arild Gram.
• Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki: Together with the entire free world, we must help Ukraine survive Republic of Poland 26 Jan 2023 -- Poland is one of the leaders of support for embattled Ukraine. We are donating military equipment and engaging in humanitarian and logistical assistance.
• Government contributes to improved nuclear safety in Ukraine Government Offices of Sweden 26 Jan 2023 -- Today, 26 January, the Government has decided to provide further support to Ukraine. This support aims to improve nuclear safety and electricity supply in Ukraine by funding the work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The support amounts to a total of SEK 20 million in 2023.
• We will not become numb to the suffering caused by Russia's illegal invasion: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 26 Jan 2023 -- Ambassador Bush condemns Russia's attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, and stresses Russia will not break the resolve of the Ukrainian people.
• Defence Minister Anita Anand announces that Canada will supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks, training and sustainment Canada 26 Jan 2023 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand announced that Canada will supply Ukraine with four Leopard 2 main battle tanks from the Canadian Armed Forces' (CAF) inventory. The Minister also announced that Canada will provide ammunition, spare parts, and will deploy Canadian Armed Forces members to train Ukrainian soldiers on the use of these tanks in a third country.

News Reports

• Experts: Arming Ukraine Via US Could Worsen South Korea's Ties with Russia VOA 26 Jan 2023 -- South Korea, with a world-class arms industry, is facing mounting pressure to find a way to get needed arms and munitions to Ukraine without unduly angering Russia, which has hinted that it could resume military cooperation with North Korea.