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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 12.12.2023 Ukraine MOD 12 Dec 2023
• Massive Cyberattacks Target Ukraine's Largest Mobile Operator, Online Banking RFE/RL 12 Dec 2023 -- Ukraine's largest mobile phone operator, Kyivstar, is down after being targeted by a massive hacker attack on December 12 that brought down its cellular and Internet signal, causing serious disturbances in communications across the country and leaving millions without service in the war-torn country.
• Russian Missile Attack Targets Kyiv as Zelenskyy Pushes for US Aid VOA 12 Dec 2023 -- A barrage of Russian missiles targeted Ukraine's capital, injuring at least 45 people Wednesday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged U.S. officials to approve $61 billion in new aid to help his country fight off Russia's invasion.
• Declassified US Intelligence Reveals Massive Russian Losses in Ukraine VOA 12 Dec 2023 -- Newly declassified U.S. intelligence indicates Russia has suffered from some staggering losses as a result of its nearly two-year-old invasion of Ukraine, including major setbacks during its latest offensive.

Ukraine

• President of Ukraine met with U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris in the White House President of Ukraine 12 Dec 2023
• Meeting between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joseph Biden started in Washington President of Ukraine 12 Dec 2023
• President of Ukraine met with Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives President of Ukraine 12 Dec 2023
• In the U.S. Congress, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with leaders of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives President of Ukraine 12 Dec 2023
• President of Ukraine met with leaders of both parties in the U.S. Senate and senators President of Ukraine 12 Dec 2023
• President of Ukraine met with executives of U.S. defense companies President of Ukraine 12 Dec 2023
• President had a meeting with the President of the World Bank in Washington President of Ukraine 12 Dec 2023

Russia

• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 12 Dec 2023 -- On 12 December 2023 at around 05.00 a.m., the Russian Armed Forces have foiled another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack using one Tochka-U tactical missile against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
• Kiev's Battlefield Failures Lead to Unrest Inside the Country, Reducing Gov't Authority - Kremlin Sputnik 12 Dec 2023 -- Many of Ukraine's failures on the battlefield lead to "rocking the boat" inside the country and a decrease in the authority of the government, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
• Russia's Defenses Down Ukraine's Tochka-U Missile Over Belgorod Region Sputnik 12 Dec 2023 -- Russian air defense systems shot down a Ukrainian Tochka-U missile over the Belgorod Region early on Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
• Russia says fresh US aid to Kiev will be 'fiasco' Press TV 12 Dec 2023 -- Russia has said any further military aid by the United States to Ukraine will be a "fiasco."

United States

• Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - December 12, 2023 DOD
• Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 12 Dec 2023
• Biden Administration Announces New Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 12 Dec 2023 -- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
• Biden Pledges U.S. 'Will Not Walk Away From Ukraine' DoD News 12 Dec 2023 -- President Joe Biden pledged that the U.S. will continue to stand with Ukraine following his meeting today with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
• Biden Administration Announces Additional U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 12 Dec 2023 -- The United States is today announcing a new package of weapons and equipment to support the people of Ukraine as they defend their country and their freedom against Russia's aggression.
• U.S. Remains Steadfast in Support of Ukraine, Israel DoD News 12 Dec 2023 -- Ukraine's battle against Russia should concern the whole globe, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said today during a news conference.
• Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 12 Dec 2023
• Readout of Vice President Harris's Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine The White House 12 Dec 2023
• Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine The White House 12 Dec 2023
• Biden to host Zelenskyy amid congressional impasse on Ukraine aid VOA 12 Dec 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will have the chance to directly make the case for new U.S. aid to help his country fight a Russian invasion as he meets Tuesday with members of Congress and President Joe Biden in Washington.
• US Imposes Hundreds of New Sanctions in Connection to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine VOA 12 Dec 2023 -- The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on more than 250 people and entities in connection with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• Taking Additional Sweeping Measures Against Russia US Dept. of State 12 Dec 2023 -- The United States is imposing sanctions today on over 250 individuals and entities in connection with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
• Taking Additional Sweeping Measures Against Russia US Dept. of State 12 Dec 2023 -- Today, in coordination with the Department of the Treasury, the Department of State is imposing sanctions to further target individuals and entities associated with Russia's war effort and other harmful activities.
• Treasury Imposes Sanctions on More Than 150 Individuals and Entities Supplying Russia's Military-Industrial Base US Treasury 12 Dec 2023 -- Last week, G7 Leaders reaffirmed their support for an independent, democratic Ukraine within is internationally recognized borders. Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), is implementing the commitments made by G7 Leaders by taking action against third-country actors who materially support Russia's war; targeting Russian military procurement networks and those who help Russia acquire machine tools, equipment, and key inputs; and further curtailing Russia's use of the international financial system to further its war in Ukraine.

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Foreign Reactions

• Russia/Ukraine: Statement by High Representative Borrell on the intention to hold presidential elections in the temporarily occupied territories European External Action Service (EEAS) 12 Dec 2023 -- On Monday, the Central Election Commission of Russia decided to organise the presidential elections, which will take place on 15-17 March 2024, also in the territories of Ukraine that Russia has temporarily occupied in blatant violation of international law.
• Defence Secretary Grant Shapps announces further maritime support to the Ukrainian Navy UK MOD 12 Dec 2023 -- Defence Secretary Grant Shapps confirming the transfer of two Royal Navy minehunter ships to the Ukrainian Navy.
• Minister Joly announces new sanctions related to Russia's illegal elections in occupied territories of Ukraine Canada 12 Dec 2023 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against 30 Russian nationals under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
• Sweden to donate its largest non-military support package to Ukraine Government Offices of Sweden 12 Dec 2023 -- The Government is due to adopt a new winter package for Ukraine, to support the Ukrainian people ahead of the winter and alleviate suffering in the country. The package is worth a total of SEK 1.4 billion and is the largest single non-military Swedish package to Ukraine.
• Zelensky finds greater difficulties in lobbying aid in his third Washington visit Global Times 12 Dec 2023 -- From a hero's welcome in the US Capitol in 2022 to facing a now bitterly divided Congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has found himself in increasing difficulties in lobbying Washington. Such a sharp shift in attitudes in the US has exposed that the true nature of the so-called commitment to Ukraine has always been US-centric, other than caring for the Ukrainian people, analysts said on Tuesday.
• Lithuania's Foreign Minister Landsbergis: "Today we stand at an important crossroads - the time has come to test the limits of as long as it takes" Lithuania MFA 12 Dec 2023 -- On 11 December in Brussels, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis is attending the Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the situation in Israel and the region, and the Sahel region.
• EU's Michel Still Working On 'Plan A' For Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia RFE/RL 12 Dec 2023 -- European Council President Charles Michel said he is still working on "Plan A" when it comes to giving the green light to opening accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova and granting Georgia EU candidate status, along with providing further financial aid to Kyiv, at a crucial EU summit in Brussels this week despite a repeated threat by Hungary to block the process.
• Latvia calls for launching EU accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova Latvia MFA 12 Dec 2023 -- On 12 December 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Latvia, Krišjānis Kariņš, took part in the meeting of the General Affairs Council of the European Union in Brussels.

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