26 May 2023 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 26.05.2023 Ukraine MOD 26 May 2023
At Least Two Dead After 'Extremely Heavy' Wave Of Russian Strikes On Ukraine RFE/RL 26 May 2023 -- At least two people were killed and more than two dozen wounded when a medical facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro was hit during another wave of Russian air strikes against Ukraine, which President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called "another crime against humanity."

Briefing by Chief of Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops General Lieutenant Igor Kirillov on U.S. military-biological activity Russia MoD 26 May 2023
Russia warns US, UK 'tempting fate' by sending warships to Black Sea Press TV 26 May 2023 -- Russia has warned the United States and Britain are "tempting fate" by sending warships into the Black Sea amid the war with Ukraine.
Former Russian president warns Ukraine war could last for 'decades' Press TV 26 May 2023 -- A senior ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin says the war in Ukraine can drag on for decades, with long periods of fighting followed by ceasefires, Russia's RIA news agency reported on Thursday.
Lavrov Confirms Commitment to Diplomatic Resolution of Ukraine Conflict Sputnik 26 May 2023 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed Moscow's commitment to the diplomatic resolution of the conflict in Ukraine during a meeting with Special Representative of the Chinese government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Russian Air Defense Intercepted Grom Missile, 10 HIMARS and 2 Storm Shadow LRM Sputnik 26 May 2023 -- Russian air defense systems intercepted Hrim-2 operational-tactical missiles, 10 HIMARS missiles, and two Storm Shadow long-range missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.

Readout of Third Meeting of the Ukraine Donor Coordination Platform Steering Committee The White House 26 May 2023
Ukraine shouldn't use US weaponry inside Russia: US general Press TV 26 May 2023 -- Washington has said Kiev should not use US arms inside Russia following accusations that pro-Ukraine militia used American armored vehicles.

NATO and Ukraine boost partnership through greater cooperation on science, technology and innovation NATO 26 May 2023 -- On 25-26 May 2023, officials and experts from NATO and Ukraine met in Brussels to chart the way forward on their long-standing cooperation on science and technology.
NATO to Upgrade Ukraine's Partner Status Without Offering Membership - Reports Sputnik 26 May 2023 -- NATO plans to support Ukraine by creating a Ukraine-NATO Council during the July summit in Vilnius instead of giving it a concrete plan for becoming a full-fledged member, for which Kiev has repeatedly requested, the European news outlet reported on Friday, citing sources.

Ukraine: UN delivers aid to millions, as civilian suffering continues UN News 26 May 2023 -- Humanitarians reached 5.4 million people in Ukraine with desperately needed aid by April this year, including cash assistance, food, health services, and medicines, the UN said on Friday.

OSCE leaders condemn Russia's ongoing missile attacks on Ukraine OSCE 26 May 2023 -- The OSCE Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani, OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid, President of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Margareta Cederfelt and Secretary General Roberto Montella today made the following statement:

France Can Offer Ukraine Basic Pilot Training Instead of F-16 Jets - Foreign Minister Sputnik 26 May 2023 -- France has no F-16 fighters in its air fleet, but it can offer the Ukrainian army basic flight training in place of the jets, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Friday.

Republika Srpska Not Planning to Supply Arms to Ukraine - President Sputnik 26 May 2023 -- Republika Srpska, one of the governed entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is not planning to deliver weapons to Ukraine, President of the Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik has told Sputnik.

Consider The Porcupine: Western Officials Struggle To Find A New Security Model For Ukraine RFE/RL 26 May 2023 -- Forget Finlandization. What about the porcupine?

EU's Former Top Diplomat Concedes Ukraine Oversights, Saying 'Hindsight Is Always Difficult' RFE/RL 26 May 2023 -- The European Union's former high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, Catherine Ashton, has defended the bloc's initial response after Russia occupied Crimea in 2014, but acknowledged "we did not know then what we know now" and said subsequent policy did not sufficiently prioritize "what was happening in Ukraine."

Ukrainian Exports Under Black Sea Deal Hit Lowest Levels VOA 26 May 2023 -- Despite renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative on May 17, exports of grain and food from Ukraine have slowed to their lowest levels since they resumed last August under the deal, while Russian officials repeat complaints that Moscow is not benefiting enough from the initiative.

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