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Combat Operations

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 22.12.2023 Ukraine MOD 22 Dec 2023
• Bad Weather, Russian Strikes Leave More Than 500 Ukrainian Settlements Without Power RFE/RL 22 Dec 2023 -- Bad weather and ongoing Russian strikes have left an estimated 520 settlements in Ukraine without electricity as the capital, Kyiv, was targeted by more than two dozen drones launched by Russia on December 22.

Ukraine

• May every Russian pilot be well aware of our response to every Russian killer - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2023
• The President of Ukraine met with the Polish Foreign Minister President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2023
• President's address to the employees of the diplomatic service of Ukraine President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2023
• President: The new legislation will provide more tools for Ukrainian diplomats to realize the objectives of our state President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2023
• In a phone call with Mark Rutte, Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the Dutch Government for the decision to prepare the first F-16 jets for their delivery to Ukraine President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2023
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainian diplomats on Ukraine's Diplomatic Service Day and outlined foreign policy objectives for the next year President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2023
• Andriy Yermak held a meeting with representatives of diplomatic institutions on providing security commitments to Ukraine President of Ukraine 22 Dec 2023

Russia

• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 22 Dec 2023 --At around 14.40 Moscow time, another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack using unmanned aircraft-type aerial vehicles against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation was foiled.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 22 Dec 2023 -- At about 14.00 Moscow time, two more Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted over the territory of Kaluga region.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 22 Dec 2023 -- At around 14.00 Moscow time, another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack using unmanned aircraft-type aerial vehicles against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation was foiled.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 22 Dec 2023 -- At around 13.50 Moscow time, another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack using unmanned aircraft-type aerial vehicles against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation was foiled.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 22 Dec 2023 -- At around 11.45 Moscow time, another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack using unmanned aircraft-type aerial vehicles against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation was foiled.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 22 Dec 2023 -- At around 10 Moscow time, another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack using unmanned aircraft-type aerial vehicles against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation was foiled.
• Russia uses drones to deliver supplies, ammunition to frontlines People's Daily 22 Dec 2023 -- Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used to deliver supplies and ammunition to the special military operation zone, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Friday.

United States

• Issuance of a New Executive Order to Expand Russia Sanctions Authorities US Dept. of State 22 Dec 2023 -- The United States, alongside our allies and partners, is committed to curtailing Russia's use of the international financial system to advance its war in Ukraine.
• Statement from Secretary Yellen on President Biden's Executive Order Taking Additional Steps With Respect to Russia's Harmful Activities US Treasury 22 Dec 2023 -- Today, to further strengthen the U.S. Department of the Treasury's tools to disrupt and degrade Russia's war machine, President Biden issued a new Executive Order (E.O.) amending E.O. 14024 and E.O. 14068. This E.O. further targets Russian sanctions evasion and solidifies the U.S. commitment to the G7 Leaders' Statement, making clear to foreign financial institutions that facilitating significant transactions relating to Russia's military-industrial base may expose them to U.S. sanctions.
• Letters to the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate on Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Russian Federation's Harmful Activities The White House 22 Dec 2023
• Executive Order on Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Russian Federation's Harmful Activities The White House 22 Dec 2023
• Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Expanding Sanctions Authorities Against Russia's Military Industrial Base The White House 22 Dec 2023
• Background Press Call on Upcoming Action to Continue Holding Russia Accountable The White House 22 Dec 2023
• Biden Signs Order Expanding U.S. Authority To Punish Banks For Facilitating Russian Defense Procurement RFE/RL 22 Dec 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on December 22 signed an executive order paving the way for Washington to impose sanctions on financial institutions that help Russia evade sanctions imposed over its war in Ukraine.
• Biden Signs New US Sanctions Targeting Russia's Defense Industry VOA 22 Dec 2023 -- U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Friday to bolster U.S. sanctions against financial institutions that aid Russia's defense industry in its war against Ukraine. The order allows the U.S. Treasury to target banks in countries like China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere that may be helping Russia evade sanctions.
• New US Sanctions Target Banks to Prevent Aiding Russia's Defense Industry VOA 22 Dec 2023 -- Most major financial institutions are adhering to U.S. sanctions aimed at preventing Russia from acquiring materials needed for its war effort, according to U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo in a TV interview Friday on CNBC.

NATO

• NATO Expands in 2023, but Timing of Ukraine's Membership at Issue VOA 22 Dec 2023 -- 2023 saw NATO welcome its 31st member, as Finland joined the alliance in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. However, Sweden's application is still being held up by Turkey, whose approval is expected in the coming weeks, while Ukraine's path to NATO accession remains uncertain.

United Nations

Foreign Reactions

• US, Europe plan to seize Russia's $300 billion in assets for Ukraine war: Report Press TV 22 Dec 2023 -- The United States and Europe have devised schemes to take possession of Russian assets for utilization of funds in the Ukraine war, according to a report in the US media.
• EU sends additional 500 power generators to Ukraine European Commission 22 Dec 2023 -- The EU is mobilising a further 500 power generators from its strategic rescEU reserves to strengthen Ukraine's energy resilience.
• War in Ukraine - Military support for Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 22 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.
• Defence to make first 18 F-16 fighter aircraft available to Ukraine Netherlands Ministry of Defence 22 Dec 2023 -- The Netherlands will make at least 18 F-16 fighter aircraft available to Ukraine. Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren informed the Netherlands House of Representatives of this today.
• First support package for Ukraine for 2024: €102 million in winter assistance Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Dec 2023 -- The Netherlands has set aside €102 million for the first support package for Ukraine of 2024. This amount is part of over €2 billion that the Dutch government has earmarked for support for Ukraine over the coming year.
• Minister Radosław Sikorski visits Kyiv Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Dec 2023 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Radosław Sikorski made Ukraine his first foreign visit. Talking to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he expressed the willingness to provide strong support to Ukraine and outlined new proposals for bilateral cooperation.
• Ukraine, Poland Vow To Increase Cooperation, Work On Resolving Trucker Blockade RFE/RL 22 Dec 2023 -- Ukraine and Poland say they are ready to try to resolve "problematic" issues in their relations, starting with a pledge to work to resolve a Polish truckers' blockade of several border crossings.
• Ukraine: Switzerland expands sanctions listings Federal Council - Swiss Government 22 Dec 2023 -- On 21 December the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER) further expanded its sanctions listings against Russia. This brings Switzerland in line with the additional sanctions listings decided by the EU in response to Russia's ongoing military aggression against Ukraine. The changes took effect at 6pm on 21 December. The Federal Council was informed of the latest developments on 22 December.

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