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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 15.02.23 Ukraine MOD 15 Feb 2023
• Russia Claims Advances In Luhansk; Ukraine Says Situation 'Difficult' RFE/RL 15 Feb 2023 -- Russia has claimed its forces have broken through parts of Ukrainian defenses in the eastern Luhansk region, while Ukraine's military says its troops are repelling some attacks, but the situation is difficult.

Ukraine

• Ukraine's Zelensky urges allies to speed up assistance as Russia gains ground Press TV 15 Feb 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on its Western allies to speed up the pace of supplying weapons to his country, as Russia continues to gain fresh ground along Ukraine's eastern frontlines.
• Any attempts by Russia to retake the initiative must be thwarted - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 15 Feb 2023
• There will be challenges ahead, but we are doing everything to make this year victorious for Ukraine - Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 15 Feb 2023
• President following the meeting with Ulf Kristersson in Kyiv: Together with Sweden, we must ensure everything necessary for the start of negotiations on Ukraine's membership in the EU this year President of Ukraine 15 Feb 2023

Russia

United States

• Russian Invasion Changed Security Calculations Worldwide, Austin Says DoD News 15 Feb 2023 -- The outcome of Russian President Vladimir Putin's unprovoked war in Ukraine is profoundly important to Ukraine, Europe and all nations of the world, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at the end of the NATO defense ministers' meeting in Brussels today.
• Austin: Ukraine Has Favorable Chance on Battlefield Against Russia VOA 15 Feb 2023 -- Nearly a year after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday favorably portrayed the Kyiv government's chances of taking the initiative on the battlefield against Russian forces.
• US Told Ukraine It Lacks Enough MGM-140 Missile Systems to Share, Reports Say Sputnik 15 Feb 2023 -- US officials have told Ukrainian officials that the United States did not have extra MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to share without its being a detriment to combat readiness of its own troops, newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing sources.

NATO

• NATO Secretary General praises Poland's support for Ukraine NATO 15 Feb 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg praised Poland's commitment to the Alliance and for its support to Ukraine, during a visit by President Andrzej Duda to NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (15 February 2023).
• NATO Defence Ministers step up support for Ukraine, strengthen deterrence and defence NATO 15 Feb 2023 -- NATO is stepping up support for Ukraine, while further strengthening deterrence and defence and increasing stockpiles, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday (15 February 2023) following a meeting of NATO Defence Ministers.

United Nations

• UN and partners appeal for US$5.6 billion to help millions affected by Ukraine war UNHCR 15 Feb 2023 -- With the full-scale war in Ukraine about to enter its second year, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) today jointly appealed for US$5.6 billion to ease the plight of millions of people affected.
• Ukraine: UN appeals for $5.6 billion to help millions affected by relentless conflict UN News 15 Feb 2023 -- Almost a year since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UN appealed on Wednesday for $5.6 billion to help millions of people affected inside the war-torn country and beyond.
• UN Appeals for $5.6 Billion for Millions of Ukrainian Victims of Russian Invasion VOA 15 Feb 2023 -- The United Nations is appealing for $5.6 billion to provide humanitarian assistance to millions of Ukrainian civilians affected by Russia's invasion of their country nearly one year ago.

Foreign Reactions

• Speech by President von der Leyen at the European Parliament Plenary on one year of Russia's invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine European Commission 15 Feb 2023
• Ukraine to receive multi-million pound capability boost from international fund UK MOD 15 Feb 2023 -- The boost to Ukraine's defence capability includes drones, ammunition, air defence, and electronic warfare
• Putin has limited options to sustain his war on Ukraine: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 15 Feb 2023 -- Ian Stubbs says Russia is suffering its highest casualty rate since the invasion began, but Putin could stop his needless sacrifice of thousands more Russians.
• The President at the annual meeting with foreign ambassadors: It is the duty of all freedom loving countries of the world to help Ukraine President of the Republic of Lithuania 15 Feb 2023 -- On Wednesday, President Gitanas Nausėda met with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Lithuania. During the annual meeting, the President highlighted the main security challenges posed by Russia's war against Ukraine, the need for comprehensive and solidarity-based assistance to Ukraine, the cooperation between the European and transatlantic coalition, and the achievements and priorities of the European Union.
• Russia-Ukraine conflict 'may escalate' as US, NATO hype 'spring offensive' ahead of 1-year anniv Global Times 15 Feb 2023 -- The Russia-Ukraine conflict is sliding into escalation and war of attrition, with the risks of both direct NATO involvement and Russia's use of tactical nuclear weapons on the rise, Chinese experts warned, following US and NATO hype of a Russian "Spring offensive" and Ukraine's counterattack as the one-year mark of the conflict's beginning draws near.
• Minister Anand concludes productive visit to Belgium for Ninth Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting and NATO Defence Ministers' Meeting Canada 15 Feb 2023 -- Today, Defence Minister Anita Anand concluded a productive visit to Brussels, Belgium, where she participated in the ninth United States-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Defence Ministers' Meeting (DMM).
• Hungary falls out with EU over protracted Ukraine war, Russia sanctions Press TV 15 Feb 2023 -- The rift is widening between Hungary and other European countries over the Ukraine war, as Budapest continues to call for a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine war, urging Kiev to start peace talks with Moscow.
• Russia-Ukraine conflict destabilizes Finland's foreign policy position People's Daily 15 Feb 2023 -- Foreign and security policy changes, especially the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, have destabilized Finland's foreign and security policy position, according to an update to the government's national risk assessment issued on Tuesday.

News Reports

• Russia Placed Thousands Of Ukrainian Children In Camps For Reeducation, Report Says RFE/RL 15 Feb 2023 -- U.S. researchers say that Russia has relocated thousands of Ukrainian children to a network of sites in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine and in Russia whose main goal is to "reeducate" the children to make them pro-Russian.