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Ukraine

• Decree Could Give Ukrainian Citizenship to Foreign Fighters, Nation's Diaspora VOA 22 Jan 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a decree Monday that could grant Ukrainian citizenship to foreigners fighting in Ukraine against Russia.
• Poland, Ukraine Affirm Their Common Front Against Russia VOA 22 Jan 2024 -- Polish and Ukrainian leaders pledged Monday to bolster their alliance against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, putting aside differences over the recent Polish blockade of Ukrainian trucks trying to enter the European Union.
• Zelenskiy Proposes Bill Allowing Ukrainian Citizenship For Foreign Fighters RFE/RL 22 Jan 2024 -- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy marked Ukraine's Day of Unity with the introduction of a draft law that allows multiple citizenships, a move that would make it possible for foreign fighters and ethnic Ukrainians outside the country to hold Ukrainian passports while not giving up other citizenship.
• Ukraine Prepared For 'More Interaction' With Partners, Zelenskiy Says After More Than 100 Ukrainian Towns Hit In One Day RFE/RL 22 Jan 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said there will be more interaction and communication with the European Union and Ukraine's closest neighbors in the coming weeks.
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Tusk talked to students of Ukrainian universities President of Ukraine 22 Jan 2024
• The clauses contained in the G7 Vilnius Declaration will be further elaborated in bilateral security agreements - Andriy Yermak President of Ukraine 22 Jan 2024
• On Unity Day, the Head of State awarded Ukrainians who distinguished themselves in the defense of sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine President of Ukraine 22 Jan 2024
• Urgent aid for Ukraine is vital, as the cost of time at war is human lives lost - Andriy Yermak in an interview with NPR President of Ukraine 22 Jan 2024
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Donald Tusk in Kyiv: I am grateful for Poland's readiness to start working on a bilateral agreement on security commitments President of Ukraine 22 Jan 2024
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed to draw up an action plan to preserve the national identity of Ukrainians in Russia President of Ukraine 22 Jan 2024
• President of Ukraine initiates a key bill that will enable the introduction of multiple citizenship President of Ukraine 22 Jan 2024
• Address by the President of Ukraine on the Day of Unity President of Ukraine 22 Jan 2024

Russia

• Russia Blames Ukraine For Gas Depot Blaze RFE/RL 22 Jan 2024 -- The Kremlin has blamed Ukraine for a blaze at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga that broke out on January 21.
• Russia Indignant About OSCE's Lack of Reaction to Ukraine's Attack on Donetsk - Mission Sputnik 22 Jan 2024 -- Russia is indignant at the lack of reaction from the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) to the deadly strikes carried out by Ukraine on Donetsk, Russia's mission to the OSCE said on Monday.
• Blood of Killed Donetsk Civilians on Those Sending Weapons to Kiev - Lavrov at UNSC Sputnik 22 Jan 2024 -- Ukrainian forces deliberately attack purely civilian targets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said while addressing the UN Security Council meeting.
• Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Military Equipment in 103 Districts - MoD Sputnik 22 Jan 2024 -- Military personnel of the Russian Armed Forces destroyed two field ammunition depots and military equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in 103 districts, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine, New York, January 22, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jan 2024

United States

• READOUT: Under Secretary for International Affairs Jay Shambaugh's Call with Minister of Finance Sergii Marchenko of Ukraine US Treasury 22 Jan 2024 -- Today, Under Secretary for International Affairs Jay Shambaugh spoke with Ukrainian Finance Minister Sergii Marchenko to discuss critical economic assistance and international efforts to hold Russia accountable for its unjustified and unprovoked war on Ukraine. Under Secretary Shambaugh highlighted the Administration's ongoing efforts to secure the full $11.8 billion in direct budget support as part of the national security supplemental request before Congress, which combined with other international support will enable Ukraine to continue defending itself and help maintain access to Ukraine's $15.6 billion IMF program. Under Secretary Shambaugh and Minister Marchenko also discussed continued cooperation through the G7 as well as the Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform.

NATO

• Slovakia Would Veto Ukrainian Membership In NATO, PM Says Ahead Of Kyiv Visit RFE/RL 22 Jan 2024 -- Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he will tell his Ukrainian counterpart that Slovakia would reject Ukraine joining NATO because its membership would mean "nothing other than a basis for World War III."

United Nations

• Ukraine: UN rights office deplores attack in Russian-occupied Donetsk UN News 22 Jan 2024 -- The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Monday strongly condemned a weekend attack on the Russian-occupied city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine which left scores dead and injured.
• UN condemns Ukraine's deadly attack on Donetsk market Press TV 22 Jan 2024 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned a deadly Ukraine's shelling of a market on the outskirts of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.

Foreign Reactions

• Borrell Says EU Needs To Do 'More And Faster' To Support Ukraine RFE/RL 22 Jan 2024 -- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said EU foreign ministers agreed during a meeting in Brussels on January 22 that now is not the time to reduce aid to Ukraine.
• Two years on from Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine and this war benefits no one: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 22 Jan 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
• Poland Preparing New Defense Package For Ukraine, Zelenskiy Says, As Warsaw, Kyiv Work To 'Reset' Relations RFE/RL 22 Jan 2024 -- Poland is planning a new defense package for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on January 22 after a meeting with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in which they pledged to tackle political disputes that have caused bilateral friction amid Russia's full-scale invasion.
• Statement by the Prime Minister on the Day of Unity of Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 22 Jan 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Day of Unity of Ukraine:
• At the Foreign Affairs Council, Krišjānis Kariņš calls for agreement on the necessary military and financial support to Ukraine Latvia MFA 22 Jan 2024 -- On 22 January 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Krišjānis Kariņš, took part in the meeting of the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels, at which the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the EU Member States discussed Russia's aggression against Ukraine and exchanged view on the situation in the Middle East.
• Landsbergis in Brussels: "We have to be reminded that Ukraine is fighting not just for itself but also for Europe. So it's a battle of self-preservation as well for Europe" Lithuania MFA 22 Jan 2024 -- Today, on 22 January, ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council, the head of Lithuania's diplomacy spoke about assistance to Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, strengthening European security, and other issues.
• Foreign Minister Baerbock at the Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels: Focus on the situation in the Middle East and support for Ukraine Germany Federal Foreign Office 22 Jan 2024 -- Foreign Minister Baerbock will meet with her EU counterparts in Brussels today to discuss issues including the situation in the Middle East. In this context she will also exchange views with foreign ministers from the region.

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