Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
21 June 2023 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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Combat Operations
Ukraine
Russia
- Answer to a journalist's question about the current situation at the front President of Russia 21 Jun 2023 -- " I already spoke about this and it is a well-known fact: the Ukrainian armed forces launched it [the counter-offensive] on June 4 using their strategic reserves. Oddly enough, it is a slow burn at the moment, because the enemy is sustaining serious personnel and equipment losses."
- 'Surovikin Defensive Line' Impregnable, Kiev Should Sue for Peace to Avoid Further Losses Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- The former head of Estonian foreign intelligence has acknowledged that Kiev's summer offensive has been brought to a standstill by the "long defensive lines along the entire length of the front" prepared by Russia. How have Russian troops been able to halt the NATO-trained, armed and equipped Ukrainian forces? Sputnik spoke to experts to find out.
- Ukraine Loses Some 600 Military in 3 Directions in Past Day - Russian MoD Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- Ukraine has lost some 600 military over the past day as a result of offensive attempts in the South Donetsk, Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
- Kremlin on Drone Attack in Moscow Region: Investigation Underway Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- Earlier in the day, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Kiev tried to carry out a terrorist attack on objects in the Moscow Region, adding that all UAVs were suppressed by means of electronic warfare.
- Kiev's Attempted Terror Drone Attack on Moscow Region Thwarted, Russia Says Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- Two drones crashed on approach to the warehouses of a military base in Russia's Moscow Region, Governor Andrey Vorobyov said on Wednesday.
United States
NATO
United Nations
Foreign Reactions
- EU Approves 11th Sanctions Package Against Russia Over Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL 21 Jun 2023 -- European Union governments have agreed to an 11th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine aimed largely at stopping other countries and companies from circumventing previously imposed sanctions.
- Ukraine Expects To Secure Pledges Totaling $7 Billion At Reconstruction Conference RFE/RL 21 Jun 2023 -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said he expects to secure almost $7 billion in aid for reconstruction, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv needs concrete commitments for projects that will help post-war development and further modernization.
- Latest in Ukraine: EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Trade Loopholes VOA 21 Jun 2023 -- The European Union on Wednesday imposed new sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine, targeting countries where businesses have used loopholes in previous sanctions to continue to trade with Russia, effectively supporting President Vladimir Putin's 16-month invasion.
- London Conference Focuses on Rebuilding Ukraine VOA 21 Jun 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said helping his country recover from a Russian invasion is about unity, stability and democracy, as well as the potential for creating jobs and profits for countries all over the world, as he spoke Wednesday to the Ukraine Recovery Conference held in London.
- Ukraine Recovery Conference: President von der Leyen and Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis showcase strong EU support with new €50 billion Ukraine Facility and €800 million in agreements to mobilise investment for Ukraine's recovery European Commission 21 Jun 2023 -- At the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 in London, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presented the details of the Commission's proposal for a new Ukraine Facility that, if adopted by the European Parliament and Council of the EU, will mobilise up to €50 billion over four years in the form of both grants and loans.
- Keynote speech by President von der Leyen at the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2023 European Commission 21 Jun 2023
- UK announces new tech and insurance support for companies helping Ukraine rebuild UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- New tech and war risk insurance support announced for businesses helping Ukraine rebuild after Russia's illegal invasion.
- The UK will stand by Ukraine for however long it takes, Ukraine will win: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- UK military advisor, Ian Stubbs, says the UK and its allies are committed to providing Ukraine with the support it needs to defend itself and push Russia out of Ukraine.
- G7+ and Government of Ukraine Clean Energy Partnership UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- At the URC, G7+ and Government of Ukraine commit to a Clean Energy Partnership for the Sustainable Recovery and Reconstruction of Ukraine's Energy System
- UK boosts Ukraine's recovery at major London summit UK FCDO 21 Jun 2023 -- The UK has today announced a wide-ranging package of support for Ukraine's recovery effort at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London.
- PM meetings at the Ukraine Recovery Conference: 21 June 2023 Gov.UK 21 Jun 2023 -- The Prime Minister met with the President of the European Commission, President of Estonia, Prime Ministers of Latvia and Ukraine, and the US Secretary of State this morning.
- PM speech at the Ukraine Recovery Conference: 21 June 2023 Gov.UK 21 Jun 2023
- Global businesses pledge to back Ukraine's recovery as PM sets out major financial package Gov.UK 21 Jun 2023 -- The UK will today set out a major package of financial support for Ukraine, including $3 billion of World Bank loan guarantees to bolster Ukraine's economic stability as it continues to push back Russian forces.
- UK Government backs £26.3 million equivalent loan for reconstruction of Kyiv bridges Gov.UK 21 Jun 2023 -- A £26.3 million equivalent loan backed by the UK Government has allowed the Ukrainian government to start rebuilding six bridges and reopen vital supply routes near Kyiv.
- War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 21 Jun 2023 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
- Ukraine Recovery Conference in London: Real peace needs reconstruction Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Jun 2023 -- Foreign Minister Baerbock and Development Minister Schulze are representing the German Government at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in London. The conference is focusing on mobilising private investment for reconstruction. German companies are on hand at the event as well.
- Speech by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the opening of the Ukraine Recovery Conference Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Jun 2023
- Foreign Minister Baerbock ahead of the Ukraine Recovery Conference in London Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 Jun 2023 -- Thousands of Ukrainian schools have been reduced to rubble, hundreds of thousands of homes have been destroyed, Russian bombs have fallen on factories, power plants and railway stations.
- Finland has already delivered 238 truckloads of civilian material assistance to Ukraine Finnish Government 21 Jun 2023 -- Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Finland has delivered civilian material assistance to Ukraine. This assistance has consisted mainly of donations from the private and public sectors.
- Minister Zbigniew Rau attends the Ukraine Recovery Conference Republic of Poland 21 Jun 2023 -- Hosted by London on 21-22 June, the conference gathered representatives of governments, business circles, and civil society committed to support Ukraine in its implementation of a programme of reforms and democratic pursuits.
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