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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 20.04.2023 Ukraine MOD 20 Apr 2023

Ukraine

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 20.04.2023 Ukraine MOD 20 Apr 2023

Russia

• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question regarding statements by President of South Korea Yoon Suk-yeol in the context of Ukraine Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Apr 2023
• Russia slams S Korean suggestion to arm Kiev as 'anti-Russia' move Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reacted strongly to South Korea's suggestion that it may start arming Ukraine's government, slamming the idea as "an openly hostile anti-Russian move."
• Heavy Fighting Continuing in Western Parts of Artemovsk - DPR Acting Head Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- Heavy fighting is continuing in the western parts of the city of Artemovsk, as Russian military are moving forward, acting head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Denis Pushilin, told Sputnik on Thursday.
• Emergency Descent of Air Munition From Su-34 Plane Damages Houses in Belgorod Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- The damage to the houses in the Russian city of Belgorod has been caused by an emergency descent of aviation munition from a Su-34 aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. There are no reported casualties.

United States

• US warns China of 'severe' consequences for helping Russia Press TV 20 Apr 2023 -- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says Washington seeks "constructive and fair" economic ties with China, while warning that the consequences would be "severe" if Beijing provided any material support or assistance to Russia in violation of US sanctions.

NATO

• Stoltenberg Visits Kyiv, Says 'NATO Stands With Ukraine' DoD News 20 Apr 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, today, and his very presence in embattled Ukraine sent the message to the people of the country that "NATO stands with Ukraine," he said.
• Secretary General in Kyiv: NATO stands with Ukraine NATO 20 Apr 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Ukraine on Thursday (20 April 2023) for talks with President Zelenskyy and his government. Mr Stoltenberg underlined NATO's enduring support for Ukraine as it continues to defend itself against Russia's brutal war of aggression. "NATO stands with you today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes," said Mr Stoltenberg.
• During First Visit To Kyiv Since War Began, Stoltenberg Says Ukraine's 'Rightful Place' Is In NATO RFE/RL 20 Apr 2023 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has visited Kyiv for the first time since Russia's invasion last year, telling Ukrainians their country's future belongs in the alliance as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy proclaimed that "it is time" an invitation was extended to join the group.
• NATO Says Aiding Ukraine Cost $165Bln in Military Funding Since Early 2022 Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg estimates that the price of military assistance to Ukraine has topped 150 billion euros ($165 billion) since February 2022, the alliance said on Thursday.

United Nations

Foreign Reactions

• Ukraine joins the EU Civil Protection Mechanism European Commission 20 Apr 2023 -- Today, Ukraine becomes a Participating State of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism - the European solidarity framework that helps countries overwhelmed by a disaster.
• Netherlands to purchase Leopard 2 tanks for Ukraine Netherlands Ministry of Defence 20 Apr 2023 -- Together with Denmark, the Netherlands is to purchase 14 Leopard 2 A4 tanks for Ukraine. These main battle tanks will be delivered to Ukraine as soon as possible, after first undergoing an overhaul. Delivery of the tanks is expected to take place in 2024.
• Netherlands, Denmark to Send 14 Leopard Tanks to Ukraine in 2024 Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- A total of 14 Leopard 2 tanks purchased by the Netherlands together with Denmark will be delivered to Ukraine in 2024, the Dutch Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
• Spain's New Military Aid for Ukraine to Include Naval Defenses Sputnik 20 Apr 2023 -- Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles plans to announce a new shipment of military equipment to Ukraine that will include naval defenses during the upcoming meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Friday, the Defense Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
• Estonia sending Ukraine urgently needed ammunition Estonia MoD 20 Apr 2023 -- At their first cabinet meeting, members of the new Estonia cabinet supported Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur's proposal to send Ukraine the artillery ammunition it so urgently needs, as part of the European Union agreement to send Ukraine one million rounds of artillery ammunition.

News Reports

• Latest in Ukraine: NATO Chief Makes Surprise Visit to Ukraine VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that Ukraine deserves to be in U.S.-led NATO, the West's main military alliance, but his stance drew an immediate protest from Russia.
• Russia's War in Ukraine Exposes Risks Posed by Private Military Groups VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- They are called mercenaries or contractors or volunteers, and they fight on both sides in the war in Ukraine. But whether they are regarded as villains or heroes, their presence is having an unquestionable impact on the battlefield.
• Inside Russia's War in Ukraine: Battleground City of Lyman VOA 20 Apr 2023 -- Before the war, before it was occupied by Russia, and before the bitter battle that ended with Ukraine retaking control of Lyman in October, locals called this city "The Gates of Donbas." It was an export hub for regional commodities such as coal, salt and sand.