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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 08.03.2023 Ukraine MOD 08 Mar 2023
• Ukraine Says Bakhmut Still Under Its Control As Russians Vow To Take City; EU Agrees On Ammunition For Kyiv RFE/RL 08 Mar 2023 -- Ukrainian forces continued to hold their ground in Bakhmut, the military said on March 8, despite claims by Russian mercenaries that they were holding the eastern part of the city in the Donetsk region, as the European Union was readying plans to supply much needed ammunition to Ukraine.

Ukraine

• Andriy Yermak and Valerii Zaluzhny had a phone call with Jake Sullivan and Mark Milley President of Ukraine 08 Mar 2023
• We are doing everything to ensure that our tactical steps contribute to the strategic goal - the success of Ukraine - address by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy President of Ukraine 08 Mar 2023
• It is now and in Ukraine that the future of the UN is being decided - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the meeting with António Guterres in Kyiv President of Ukraine 08 Mar 2023
• Andriy Yermak had a phone call with Jake Sullivan President of Ukraine 08 Mar 2023

Russia

United States

• US House Speaker Declines Invitation from Ukraine's Zelenskyy VOA 08 Mar 2023 -- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy invited the top House lawmaker in the United States to visit Kyiv to see "what's happening here" in an interview broadcast Wednesday on TV news channel CNN.
• US eyes equipping Ukrainian jets with Western missiles as fighting rages on: Report Press TV 08 Mar 2023 -- The US defense ministry is looking into the possibility of equipping Ukrainian MiG fighter jets with advanced Western air-to-air missiles, a report says, the latest attempt by the Pentagon to boost Kiev's military capabilities against Russian forces.
• Russian Military Unlikely to Make 'Major Gains in Ukraine,' Say Top US Intel Officials VOA 08 Mar 2023 -- More than a year after he sent troops into Ukraine, Russian leader Vladimir Putin is beginning to accept his military's shortcomings and adapt his strategies in hopes of eventually toppling Kyiv, according to top U.S. intelligence officials.

NATO

• As Russia extends gains in Bakhmut, NATO warns city may fall 'in coming days' Press TV 08 Mar 2023 -- As Russian troops extend territorial gains in Bakhmut following months of intense fighting with Ukrainian troops, the NATO military alliance chief says the strategically important city could fall "in coming days."

United Nations

• In Ukraine, Guterres pledges to keep seeking 'solutions and a just peace' UN News 08 Mar 2023 -- Speaking in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Wednesday, the Secretary-General assured President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that the United Nations "will continue to seek solutions and a just peace for the people of Ukraine, and the world."
• Secretary-General's press encounter in Kyiv, Ukraine UN Secretary-General 08 Mar 2023
• UN Chief Assails Russia's Ukraine Invasion in Visit to Kyiv VOA 08 Mar 2023 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday assailed Russia's year-long invasion of Ukraine as a violation of international law as he arrived in Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on extending grain shipments from the war-torn country and securing the safety of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Foreign Reactions

• EU Solidarity with Ukraine: one year of temporary protection for people fleeing Russian aggression against Ukraine European Commission 08 Mar 2023 -- The European Commission adopted today the Communication on Temporary Protection Directive. The Directive was triggered for the first time on 4 March 2022 in response to Russia's aggression against Ukraine, to protect people fleeing the war.
• Borrell Sees No Danger in Depleting EU Ammunition Depots to Help Ukraine Sputnik 08 Mar 2023 -- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called for the supply of weapons from the bloc's stockpiles to Ukraine on Wednesday both in the short and long terms, while assuring that it would not pose a threat to the security of the EU member states.
• Minister Naď at EU Defence Ministerial: Talks in Stockholm have reaffirmed the EU's unity over Ukraine MOD - Slovak Republic 08 Mar 2023 -- Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď is attending an informal meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council with Defence Ministers (FAC DEF) in Stockholm on 7-8 March 2023. EU Defence Ministers have devoted their attention to Russia's war against Ukraine, the options available for backing the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and the best practice for reimbursing the military equipment that has been transferred from EU countries to Ukraine under the EPF off-budget funding mechanism.
• Russia's increased targeting of Ukraine's critical infrastructure is moral bankruptcy: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 08 Mar 2023 -- Emma Logan (UK delegation to the OSCE) says Russia's deliberate strikes on Ukraine's critical infrastructure are designed to spread terror amongst civilians.
• Sweden provides almost EUR 11 million in support to women and girls in Ukraine and Moldova Government Offices of Sweden 08 Mar 2023 -- This support is intended to strengthen the two countries' efforts to meet the humanitarian needs of women and girls and promote their opportunities and rights in both the short and the long term. The support will be channelled through the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women.
• The current scale and pace of military support for Ukraine should be sustained Republic of Poland 08 Mar 2023 -- On Wednesday, March 8, in Stockholm, Mariusz Blaszczak, Deputy Prime Minister-Minister of Defense, participated in an informal meeting of European Union defense ministers. The meeting was chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, J. Borrell.
• China provides financial assistance in support of Ukraine's nuclear safety: FM Global Times 08 Mar 2023 -- China will donate 200,000 euros to Ukraine's nuclear safety and security technical assistance program, aiming to strengthen the safety of Ukraine's nuclear facilities with concrete actions, said Mao Ning, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, at a press conference on Wednesday.
• Canada deploys medical trainers, extends engineer training for Ukraine People's Daily 08 Mar 2023 -- Canada has deployed medical trainers to Poland to train members of the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the skills needed to save lives effectively in combat situations, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Anita Anand said Tuesday.
• Canada to help repair power grid, support mine action in Ukraine People's Daily 08 Mar 2023 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly announced Tuesday new support for Ukraine to help address its critical energy and security needs.

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