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20 February 2023 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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Russia
- What To Watch For In Putin's February 21 Address RFE/RL 20 Feb 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech to the nation might seem like a big deal: It comes three days before the unprovoked invasion he unleashed against Ukraine enters its second year, and a day after U.S. President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv and condemned Moscow's "brutal" assault on a sovereign country.
- Russia charges 680 Ukrainian officials with war crimes Press TV 20 Feb 2023 -- Russia has charged 680 Ukrainian officials, including members of the security forces and defense ministry, with serious offenses that amount to war crimes, according to Russian media.
United States
- Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - February 20, 2023 DOD
- Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Sections 506(a)(1) and 552(c)(2) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 The White House 20 Feb 2023
- Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 20 Feb 2023 -- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announces the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
- More U.S. Security Assistance on the Way for Ukraine US Dept. of State 20 Feb 2023 -- This week, we mark one year since the Russian Government launched its brutal and unprovoked invasion against Ukraine.
- Statement from President Joe Biden on Travel to Kyiv, Ukraine The White House 20 Feb 2023
- Remarks by President Biden and President Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Joint Statement The White House 20 Feb 2023
- On-the-Record Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on President Biden's Trip to Ukraine The White House 20 Feb 2023
- Biden Says 'The World Stands With You' in Surprise Visit to Ukraine VOA 20 Feb 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden made an unannounced visit Monday to Ukraine, days ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, saying he was there to "show our support for the nation's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity."
- Biden Arrives In Poland After Historic Visit To Kyiv, Unveils New Military Aid RFE/RL 20 Feb 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has left Kyiv and arrived in Poland after spending more than five hours in the Ukrainian capital in a visit to underscore Washington's support for Ukraine just days ahead of the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of its neighbor, a move that has rattled global security.
- Biden's Kiev visit a 'symbolic' gesture to boost Ukraine, likely to 'trigger fiercer counterstrike from Russia' Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- US President Joe Biden made a surprise visit on Monday to Ukrainian capital Kiev, the first time since the Russia-Ukraine conflict began about a year ago. However, observers called the trip "irrational and selfish," while disregarding that the visit may trigger a more aggressive counterstrike from Russia.
- US president makes surprise visit to Kiev, pledges $500mn in new military aid Press TV 20 Feb 2023 -- US President Joe Biden has made an unannounced visit to Kiev on Monday and pledged a military aid package worth $500 million, almost a year into the Russia-Ukraine war.
- Third Statement on Russia's War on Ukraine and International Sport US Dept. of State 20 Feb 2023 -- The text of the following statement was agreed upon by the ministers of sport or their equivalent from the countries and individuals listed at the bottom of the statement.
NATO
United Nations
- Update 147 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 20 Feb 2023 -- Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi appealed today for constructive efforts by all involved parties to facilitate this month's already delayed rotation of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) experts to and from Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), where they are carrying out activities to help ensure nuclear safety and security during the current military conflict.
- War in Ukraine pushes generation of children to the brink, warns UNICEF UNICEF 20 Feb 2023 -- Almost one year since the escalation of the war in Ukraine on February 24, 2022, a generation of children has experienced 12 months of violence, fear, loss and tragedy. There is not a single aspect of children's lives that the conflict has not impacted, with children killed, injured, forced from their homes, missing out on critical education and denied the benefits of a safe and secure environment.
- UN General Assembly Will Vote on Resolution Urging Lasting Peace in Ukraine VOA 20 Feb 2023 -- The U.N. General Assembly will vote this week on a resolution underscoring the urgency to find a lasting peace in Ukraine, one year after Moscow invaded its neighbor.
Foreign Reactions
- 'Most Urgent Issue': Borrell Urges EU To Boost Ammunition Output To Help Ukraine Fight Russia RFE/RL 20 Feb 2023 -- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has called on the 27-member bloc to speed up production and delivery of ammunition for Ukraine, saying that the outcome of the war with Russia could be determined by it.
- Ukraine: Foreign Secretary opens General Debate, February 2023 UK FCDO 20 Feb 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary gave a speech opening the General Debate on Ukraine to the House today, 20 February 2023.
- Germany Will Reportedly Deliver First Batch of Ammunition for Gepard System to Kiev by July Sputnik 20 Feb 2023 -- The first batch of ammunition for the Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft gun will be delivered to Ukraine by July, CNN reported on Monday, citing the head of German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger.
- Document to highlight China's efforts in seeking peaceful solution to Ukraine crisis Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- Document on finding a political settlement to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, to be published by China soon, highlights Beijing's active efforts in pursuing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, as the conflict been dragging on for a year and wrecking more havoc on global security and economy, Chinese experts, after a top Chinese diplomat on Saturday announced the releasing of the document at the 59th Munich Security Conference. Moreover, the document will inject much-needed sanity for the world's response on this crisis.
- China stands on the side of peace and dialogue over Ukraine conflict: Wang Yi Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- China always stands on the side of peace and dialogue and is committed to promoting peace talks on the Ukraine issue, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said in a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Saturday.
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