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• Ukrainian Rights Commissioner Says Only 517 Children Out Of Almost 20,000 Taken By Russia Have Been Returned RFE/RL 15 Jan 2024 -- Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine almost two years ago, only 517 children of some 20,000 who were illegally taken and held in Russia have been returned, Ukrainian Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets said.

Ukraine

• Switzerland Agrees To Zelenskiy's Request To Host Peace Summit RFE/RL 15 Jan 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on January 15 after arriving in Switzerland that Ukrainian representatives have started preparations for holding a global peace summit in Switzerland.
• Zelenskyy Hails Switzerland's Involvement in Upcoming Peace Summit on Ukraine VOA 15 Jan 2024 -- During a working visit in Bern, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to Switzerland, a country of "global importance," for its support of Ukraine and for its efforts to promote justice and "fair peace."
• In Davos, the Ukrainian delegation held meetings with representatives of Asia, Africa, Latin America and Oceania President of Ukraine 15 Jan 2024
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the negotiations with Viola Amherd in Bern: Ukraine has friends who are helping, and Switzerland is among them President of Ukraine 15 Jan 2024
• Ukraine and Switzerland start preparations for the Global Peace Summit at the level of leaders - Volodymyr Zelenskyy following the meeting with the President of Switzerland President of Ukraine 15 Jan 2024
• President of Ukraine met with the Presidents of both houses and heads of factions of the Swiss Parliament President of Ukraine 15 Jan 2024
• Ukrainian delegation met with representatives of European countries in Davos President of Ukraine 15 Jan 2024
• Andriy Yermak on the results of the meeting of advisors in Davos: We still have a lot of work to do, but we are united on the key principles of peace for Ukraine and the whole world President of Ukraine 15 Jan 2024

Russia

• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 15 Jan 2024 -- On the night of 15 January 2024, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack using Tochka-U tactical missiles against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
• Ukraine Loses Over 200 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day - MoD Sputnik 15 Jan 2024 -- Ukraine has lost more than 200 soldiers in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
• Russia Opens Over 4,000 Cases Related to Kiev Regime Crimes Against People of Donbass Sputnik 15 Jan 2024 -- Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin assured that Russian investigators will make a criminal-legal assessment of the actions of all those who committed crimes against the residents of Donbass.

United States

NATO

United Nations

• With no let-up for war-affected Ukrainians, UN launches humanitarian and refugee plans to respond in 2024 UNHCR 15 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations and partners today asked donors for a combined $4.2 billion to support war-affected communities in Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees and their host communities in the region throughout 2024.
• Ukraine war: UN humanitarians launch $4.2 billion appeal for most vulnerable UN News 15 Jan 2024 -- Nearly two years since Russian forces launched a "full-blown war and occupation" of Ukraine, UN relief chief Martin Griffiths on Monday issued an urgent appeal together with the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) for $4.2 billion.
• UN Appeals For $4.2 Billion In Humanitarian Aid For Ukraine This Year RFE/RL 15 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations has asked donors for $4.2 billion this year to provide humanitarian aid for Ukrainians in the war-wracked country as well as for those who sought refuge abroad as Russia's unprovoked invasion nears the two-year mark.
• UN Appeals for $4.2 Billion for Ukraine and Ukrainian Refugees VOA 15 Jan 2024 -- The United Nations is appealing for $4.2 billion to support war-affected communities in Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian refugees and host communities in the wider region, as Russia steps up its bombing campaign in the blistering cold weather to inflict maximum pressure on the Ukrainian government and its people.

Foreign Reactions

• UK Trained Over 60,000 Ukrainian Troops Since 2014 - Defense Minister Sputnik 15 Jan 2024 -- Over 60,000 Ukrainian servicemen have received training in the United Kingdom since 2014, UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps said on Monday.
• PM statement on defending the UK and its allies: 15 January 2024 Gov.UK 15 Jan 2024 -- The Prime Minister Rishi Sunak updated the House of Commons on military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen, as well as his recent visit to Ukraine.

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