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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 14.12.2023 Ukraine MOD 14 Dec 2023
• Kyivstar Says Internet Access Restored To More Than 90 Percent Of Subscribers RFE/RL 14 Dec 2023 -- Kyivstar, Ukraine's largest mobile and Internet operator, which was targeted by a massive cyberattack this week, says it has restored Internet connectivity to 93 percent of its home subscribers after managing to bring back mobile phone services late on December 13.
• Downed Russian Drone Falls On Romanian Territory Amid Attack On Southern Ukraine RFE/RL 14 Dec 2023 -- Romania's Defense Ministry says a drone shot down during Russia's attack on Ukraine's port installations on the Danube early on December 14 fell on Romanian territory, leaving a 1 1/2-meter deep crater near the village of Grindu, which is located some 8 kilometers from the Ukrainian port of Reni.

Ukraine

• President of Ukraine visits command of the U.S. Army Europe President of Ukraine 14 Dec 2023
• Europe must win, agreements must be honored - address by the President of Ukraine to the participants of the European Council meeting President of Ukraine 14 Dec 2023
• Zelenskiy Visits U.S. Army Base In Germany As He Calls On EU Leaders Not To 'Betray' Ukrainians RFE/RL 14 Dec 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy made an unannounced visit on December 14 to a U.S. Army base in Germany as a crucial European Union summit got under way in Brussels and as he tries to ensure that Western countries will continue to send military aid.
• Zelensky's aides warn him not to share classified military info with Biden due to possible leaks: Report Press TV 14 Dec 2023 -- Top advisors of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have warned him against sharing classified military information with US President Joe Biden, as American officials fume about leaks exposing Ukraine war concerns, a report says.

Russia

• Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin President of Russia 14 Dec 2023 -- Vladimir Putin summed up the year's results and answered questions from journalists and the people of Russia in a live broadcast.
• Putin: No Peace in Ukraine Until Russia Achieves Goals VOA 14 Dec 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday there will be peace in Ukraine when his country achieves its goals, and that those aims remain unchanged.
• Putin Says 617,000 Troops Fighting in Special Military Operation in Ukraine Sputnik 14 Dec 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday put the number of Russian troops in the zone of the special military operation in Ukraine at 617,000, with the contact line between Ukrainian and Russian forces stretching for over 2,000 kilometers (1,242 miles).
• Putin: There Will be Peace When Russia Achieves Military Op's Goals Sputnik 14 Dec 2023 -- Ukraine does not want to agree on its demilitarization, because of this Russia is forced to use other measures, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.
• Ukraine Loses Up to 220 Soldiers in Kupyansk and Krasnolimanskoye Directions in Past 24 Hours Sputnik 14 Dec 2023 -- Ukrainian forces have lost about 220 servicemen in the Kupyansk and Krasny Liman directions, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
• Ukraine Knows Russia's Concerns, Where Red Lines Were Crossed - Kremlin Sputnik 14 Dec 2023 -- The Kiev regime knows Moscow's concerns perfectly well, and it knows where it crossed Russia's red lines, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 14 Dec 2023 -- Last night, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by fixed-wing UAVs against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
• President Putin says Ukraine war 'nothing like' Gaza catastrophe Press TV 14 Dec 2023 -- President Vladimir Putin of Russia says the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza has nothing whatsoever in common with the war in Ukraine.
• The War Must Go On, Until Putin Says Otherwise: Takeaways From A Four-Hour Talk RFE/RL 14 Dec 2023 -- Four-plus hours filled with talk of eggs, natural gas, the European Union, abortions, Siberian railways, artificial intelligence, veterans' benefits.
• Putin Tells Russians War In Ukraine To Continue, Goals Remain The Same RFE/RL 14 Dec 2023 -- President Vladimir Putin showed no signs of relenting in his war against Ukraine, telling Russians in his annual press conference and call-in event on December 14 that his goals remained the same and peace will come when they are achieved.
• Russia's First Maritime Drone to Be Tested in Special Op Zone Sputnik 14 Dec 2023 -- Since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces have been using various types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

United States

• US Lawmakers Still Negotiating Ukraine Aid Deal as Holidays Near VOA 14 Dec 2023 --  
• Readout of USEUCOM Commander's meeting with Ukrainian President EUCOM 14 Dec 2023

NATO

United Nations

• From Gaza to Ukraine, accountability vital to end horrific cycle of rights violations: Türk UN News 14 Dec 2023 -- With war in Gaza still raging and the death toll of mostly women and children rising by the hour, ensuring accountability is "absolutely critical" to prevent grievances from festering, the UN's top human rights official said on Thursday.

Foreign Reactions

• EU Votes to Greenlight Accession Negotiations for Ukraine, Moldova VOA 14 Dec 2023 -- European Union leaders on Thursday agreed to open membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova in a surprise decision during a two-day summit of the bloc's 27 member states.
• Welcoming the European Council Decisions on EU Enlargement US Dept. of State 14 Dec 2023 -- The United States welcomes the European Council's December 14 decisions on EU enlargement as a powerful affirmation of the EU candidates' and prospective candidates' European future.
• European Council: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell upon arrival European External Action Service (EEAS) 14 Dec 2023 -- Check against delivery!
• Comment by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on the European Union opening accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova Estonia MFA 14 Dec 2023
• The President after the European Council meeting: Green light for Ukraine's and Moldova's EU accession negotiations is a victory of European unity President of the Republic of Lithuania 14 Dec 2023 -- On Thursday, President Gitanas Nausėda participated in the European Council meeting in Brussels, during which EU leaders agreed on the launch of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova and on the granting of EU candidate status to Georgia.
• EU agrees to open membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova Press TV 14 Dec 2023 -- In a show of support to Kiev amid the Ukraine war, the European Union leaders have agreed to open formal membership negotiations with the country.
• EU Agrees To Open Membership Negotiations With Ukraine And Moldova RFE/RL 14 Dec 2023 -- The European Union decided on December 14 to open membership talks with Ukraine, sidestepping opposition from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban to grant Ukraine its long-standing wish to start the process of membership even while it is at war with invading Russian forces.
• The European Union's 'Ukraine Fatigue' Is Not All It Seems RFE/RL 14 Dec 2023 -- It is the largest displacement of people that Europe has witnessed since World War II.
• The Board of the Register of Damage for Ukraine holds its inaugural meeting Council of Europe 14 Dec 2023 -- At its inaugural meeting in the Hague (11-15 December), the Board of the Register of Damage Caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (RD4U) elected its Chair and Vice-Chair, adopted its Rules of Procedure and discussed as a matter of urgency the categories of claims that will be eligible for submission to the Register.
• Hungary Not Involved in Decision on Starting EU Accession Talks With Ukraine - Orban Sputnik 14 Dec 2023 -- Hungary was not involved in the decision to start EU accession talks with Ukraine and still considers it to be a bad option, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.
• Hungary Supports Provision of More Funds for Ukraine 'Outside' EU Budget - Orban Sputnik 14 Dec 2023 -- Budapest supports the provision of more funds to Ukraine by the European Union "outside" the bloc's budget, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday, adding that the short-term assistance has already been included in the EU budget.
• War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 14 Dec 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.
• It is right to remain focused on Russia's unprovoked, full-scale and illegal invasion of Ukraine: UK Statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 14 Dec 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland thanks Canada for chairing the Forum for Security Cooperation professionally, despite Russia's unacceptable behaviour.
• Russia's war of choice has resulted in unacceptable Ukrainian civilian deaths: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 14 Dec 2023 -- Ambassador Neil Holland notes Russia's continued, remorseless war of aggression against Ukraine and emphasises the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine.
• Estonia is sending Ukraine 80 million euros worth of aid including Javelin anti-tank missiles, proposes new long-term strategy Estonia MoD 14 Dec 2023 -- The government cabinet supported Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur's proposal for long-term military aid to Ukraine and an extensive military aid package for Ukraine in defence against the Russian aggression. The aid includes Javelin anti-tank missiles, vessels, and other much-needed equipment.
• The President in Brussels called on the Western Balkans to support Ukraine and to implement EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus President of the Republic of Lithuania 14 Dec 2023 -- President Gitanas Nausėda began his working visit to Brussels, where on Wednesday he participated in the EU-Western Balkans summit.
• More troops to train Ukraine recruits Australia DOD 14 Dec 2023 -- Australia will expand its commitment to the training of recruits from the Armed Forces of Ukraine as part of Operation Kudu in 2024.
• Australia to Boost Training for Ukrainian Combat Troops VOA 14 Dec 2023 -- Australia has announced a $123.9 million extension of its "Operation Kudu" assistance package to Ukraine.

News Reports

• As Winter Falls And Ukraine Faces New Russian Attacks On Energy Infrastructure, A Wind Farm Eyes Expansion RFE/RL 14 Dec 2023 -- The black earth of southern Ukraine is some of the most fertile soil in in the world, a source of grain taken for granted across the globe before Russia sought to shut down exports last year as part of its assault on the neighboring country.