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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 15.05.2023 Ukraine MOD 15 May 2023

Ukraine

• Zelenskiy Returns From European Tour With Weapons Pledges, Hope For Fighter Jet Coalition RFE/RL 15 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has returned to Ukraine from a European tour with more pledges for military backing from allies in Rome, Berlin, Paris, and London.
• The main results of these days - our victory has been brought closer - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 15 May 2023
• President of Ukraine on the results of his visits to Italy, Germany, France and the UK: Agreements on powerful defense packages were reached President of Ukraine 15 May 2023
• At this crucial moment for our people, the whole of the United Kingdom stands with Ukraine - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the meeting with Rishi Sunak President of Ukraine 15 May 2023
• Joint Declaration by Ukraine and the French Republic President of Ukraine 15 May 2023 -- "The military support provided by France since the beginning of the war in order to allow Ukraine to defend itself continues, as new packages are being prepared, constantly taking into account the most urgent and immediate needs of Ukraine to strengthen its defence capabilities. France is aiming at providing full capacities in all areas. In the coming weeks, France will train and equip several battalions with tens of armored vehicles and light tanks including AMX-10RC."
• President of Ukraine met with President of France in Paris President of Ukraine 15 May 2023

Russia

• Meeting with Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova President of Russia 15 May 2023 -- Human Rights Commissioner Tatyana Moskalkova presented her annual performance report to the President, focusing on cases related to the special military operation.
• Ukraine now de-facto 'state-sponsor of terrorism': Kremlin Press TV 15 May 2023 -- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has accused Ukraine of turning into a de-facto "state-sponsor of terrorism" after Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov vowed to "keep killing Russians anywhere" across the globe.
• Russian Air Defense Downs Storm Shadow Missile - MoD Sputnik 15 May 2023 -- The Russian air defense units have downed one Storm Shadow missile and 10 HIMARS shells over the past day, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
• UK's Military Aid to Ukraine Will Not Affect Russia's Special Military Op - Moscow Sputnik 15 May 2023 -- London is trying to be at the forefront among those who continue to send weapons to Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
• Kiev Used 2 Storm Shadow Missiles During Attack on Lugansk on Monday Sputnik 15 May 2023 -- Ukraine used two Storm Shadow missiles during an attack on Lugansk early on Monday, the representative office of the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes (JCCC) said.
• Ukrainian Troops Active Along Entire Front Line, But No Counteroffensive Yet - DPR Head Sputnik 15 May 2023 -- Ukrainian troops have become active along the entire front line, but this is not a counteroffensive yet, the situation is under control, Denis Pushilin, the acting head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), said on Monday.
• Ukraine Fired 3 Storm Shadow, 15 HIMARS Missiles at LPR in Past Week Sputnik 15 May 2023 -- Ukrainian troops have fired three Storm Shadow and 15 HIMARS missiles at the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) over the past week, the LPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes (JCCC) said on Monday.

United States

• Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder Briefs the News Media at the Pentagon DoD 15 May 2023
• Ukrainian Tank Crews, Maintainers to Begin Training on U.S. M1 Abrams in Germany Soon DoD News 15 May 2023 -- The Defense Department has announced the arrival of 31 M1 Abrams training tanks to Grafenwoehr, Germany, in preparation for U.S.-led training of Ukrainian tank crews and maintainers before the tanks are sent to the front lines to arm Ukrainian forces against Russia's unprovoked war of aggression.

NATO

• NATO Deputy Chief Cautions China Against Arming Russia VOA 15 May 2023 -- As the world waits for Ukraine to begin its anticipated spring counteroffensive against Russia, NATO Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoană is cautioning China not to provide military support to Moscow as Russia continues its brutal and illegal invasion.

United Nations

• Ukraine: Imperative to 'explore all options' to reach civilians - UN relief chief UN News 15 May 2023 -- Civilians who are caught up in the crossfire in Ukraine need and deserve humanitarian relief, "wherever the are", said the UN Humanitarian Affairs chief on Monday, briefing the Security Council, calling for aid workers to be allowed full access, in line with international law.
• UN in Talks to Keep Black Sea Grain Deal Alive VOA 15 May 2023 -- The United Nations aid chief said Monday that the organization is engaged in "intensive discussions" to keep alive the deal that facilitates the export of Russian and Ukrainian grain and fertilizer through the Black Sea, as the May 18 deadline Russia has set to possibly leave the deal draws closer.

Foreign Reactions

• France says will supply Ukraine with dozens of armored vehicles, light tanks Press TV 15 May 2023 -- France has pledged to send dozens of armored vehicles and light tanks to Ukraine in line with the West's unbridled support for Kiev in its war with Moscow.
• PM meeting with President Zelenskyy: Monday 15 May Gov.UK 15 May 2023
• PM welcomes President Zelenskyy to the UK ahead of anticipated Ukrainian military surge Gov.UK 15 May 2023 -- "Today the Prime Minister will confirm the further UK provision of hundreds of air defence missiles and further unmanned aerial systems including hundreds of new long-range attack drones with a range of over 200km. These will all be delivered over the coming months as Ukraine prepares to intensify its resistance to the ongoing Russian invasion."
• UK urges Russia to stop threatening to leave the Black Sea Grain Initiative and to instead agree to a sustained and stable deal: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 15 May 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
• Britain to send 'hundreds' of long-range attack drones, missiles to Ukraine Press TV 15 May 2023 -- Britain has announced plans to provide Ukraine's Western-backed military with "hundreds" of long-range attack drones, coinciding with a high profile visit to London by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to ask for more weapons.
• UK Pledges 'Hundreds of Long-Range Attack Drones' to Ukraine Sputnik 15 May 2023 -- The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with air defense missiles and unmanned aerial systems in the coming months, the UK government said on Monday.
• China's envoy kicks off visit amid intensified battle in Ukraine crisis Global Times 15 May 2023 -- China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs Li Hui is set to visit Ukraine, Poland, France, Germany and Russia as part of China's efforts to help find a political solution to the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The main mission of the visit will be learning and communicating on demands and opinions of these major parties concerned, experts said.

News Reports

• Facts about Ukraine crisis: Russian Baltic Fleet receives new Steregushchiy-class corvette People's Daily 15 May 2023 -- The following are the latest developments related to the Ukraine crisis:
• Ukrainian Tycoon Dmytro Firtash Suspected Of Embezzlement RFE/RL 15 May 2023 -- The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said on May 15 that Dmytro Firtash, a powerful tycoon indicted by the United States for corruption, along with managers of companies under his control had been served with "notices of suspicion" of embezzlement.
• Latest in Ukraine: Britain Sending Hundreds More Missiles, Long-range Drones to Ukraine VOA 15 May 2023 -- Britain said Monday it is sending Ukraine hundreds more missiles and attack drones in hopes of boosting Kyiv's fight against Russia's 14-month invasion.
• Latest in Ukraine: France Sending Tanks, Armored Vehicles VOA 15 May 2023 -- France announced it will provide tanks, armored vehicles and training for Ukrainian soldiers in a new wave of military aid as Ukraine prepares for an expected counteroffensive in its fight against a Russian invasion.