01 January 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Ukraine Says Troops Fend Off 'Terrorist' Russian Attacks As Putin Vows To Intensify The War RFE/RL 01 Jan 2024 -- Ukraine said at least 56 combat clashes with Russian forces took place on the first day of the year after a "record number" of drone and missile attacks struck Ukrainian cities over the past 24 hours, while Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to intensify attacks in the days ahead.
Death Toll Rises From Biggest-Yet Russian Attacks on Ukraine VOA 01 Jan 2024 -- New Year's Day was a day of mourning for Ukraine for those killed from Russia's massive missile strikes Friday.

Foreign Ministry statement on the Kiev regime's latest terrorist attack on the Russian city of Donetsk Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Jan 2024
Putin: Attack on Belgorod Was Terrorist Act Sputnik 01 Jan 2024 -- Ukraine shelled the central part of Belgorod on Saturday afternoon. The Russian Defense Ministry said Czech-made Vampire rockets and missiles with cluster munitions were fired at the city.

Direct sales of weapons and defense-related products to Ukraine permitted from 1 January 2024 Government of Norway 01 Jan 2024 -- The Norwegian government has decided to permit direct sales of weapons and defense-related products from the Norwegian defense industry to the defense authorities in Ukraine. This policy change will enter into force on January 1 2024.
Norway Allows Arms Makers to Sell Weapons to Ukraine Sputnik 01 Jan 2024 -- The Norwegian government has allowed domestic arms makers to export weapons directly to Ukraine, despite a 1959 guideline that advises against funneling Norwegian arms to war zones.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Prime Minister of Canada 01 Jan 2024

Through Wars In Ukraine And Gaza, China Bids To Lead The Global South RFE/RL 01 Jan 2024 -- For Chinese Ambassador to the EU Fu Cong, the Israel-Hamas war laid bare the West's double standards and how Beijing sees it falling out of touch with the rest of the world.

63% of Ukrainian Capital's Energy Infrastructure Damaged, Destroyed in 2023 - Kiev Authorities Sputnik 01 Jan 2024 -- Serhiy Popko, the head of Kiev City Military Administration, said Sunday that some 63% of the city's energy infrastructure was damaged or destroyed in 2023.

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