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Combat Operations

• Several Killed, Wounded In Wave Of Russian Missile Attacks On Ukrainian Cities RFE/RL 23 Jan 2024 -- At least seven people were killed and dozens wounded on January 23 in a fresh wave of missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, including the capital, Kyiv, and Kharkiv as an air-raid alert was declared for the whole territory of Ukraine.
• Russia Launches Deadly Missile Barrage at Ukraine's Capital and Kharkiv VOA 23 Jan 2024 -- Ukrainian officials said Russia launched a barrage of missiles at Tuesday that killed at least seven people and wounded more than 60 others while damaging numerous residential buildings in Kyiv and Kharkiv.

Ukraine

• The NSDC issued a decision on economic security and economic stability during martial law - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 23 Jan 2024
• Andriy Yermak had a phone call with Timothy Barrow President of Ukraine 23 Jan 2024
• President met with the Chairman of the EPP Group in the European Parliament President of Ukraine 23 Jan 2024

Russia

• Russian Military in Special Op Zone Gets Upgraded 'Monster Power' T-72B3M Tanks Sputnik 23 Jan 2024 -- The T-72B3M tank, a modernized version of the T-72B, boasts advanced technologies and features. These include a new fire control system, enhanced armor protection, and a modernized engine. The vehicle's primary weapon is a 125mm smoothbore gun capable of firing various ammunition types.
• Russia Launches Group Precision Strike on Ukrainian Military-Industrial Complex Facilities - MoD Sputnik 23 Jan 2024 -- The Russian armed forces have launched a group precision strike with long-range missiles on Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities producing missiles, ammunition and explosives, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
• Kremlin on Blasts in Kiev, Kharkov: Russia Not Targeting Civilian Objects Sputnik 23 Jan 2024 -- Explosions in Kiev and Kharkov cannot be considered as Russia's response to strikes on Donbass, as Russian forces do not target civilian objects, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
• Ukraine Receives Almost $3.5Bln in Military Aid From Poland Since February 2022 Sputnik 23 Jan 2024 -- Ukraine has received almost $3.5 billion in military aid from Poland since February 2022, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said on Monday.
• 'A Group Without Leaders': Disgruntled Families Of Mobilized Russians Complicate Putin's Plan For Smooth Reelection RFE/RL 23 Jan 2024 -- Nearly two years after Russia unleashed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the end of the war is not in sight. And the growing discontent of the relatives of mobilized soldiers -- many of whom support the war itself, if not the way Russian soldiers have been treated -- is threatening to disrupt domestic politics ahead of the March election in which authoritarian President Vladimir Putin, 71, is set to secure a fifth term.

United States

• Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander Holds an Off-Camera, On-The-Record Press Briefing on the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting DoD 23 Jan 2024
• Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 18th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Prepared) DoD 23 Jan 2024
• Senate Committee Spars Over Bill to Transfer Russian Assets to Ukraine - Reports Sputnik 23 Jan 2024 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is caught up in infighting over a new bill to transfer Russian assets to Ukraine, Politico reported, citing two unnamed sources.
• Ukraine Aid-Border Security Deal in Congress Likely a Week Away VOA 23 Jan 2024 -- U.S. lawmakers said Tuesday a deal on border security in return for Republican votes to send nearly $60 billion in aid to Ukraine is nearing completion but likely will not be announced this week.
• READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Virtual Meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine US Treasury 23 Jan 2024 -- Today, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met virtually with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. Secretary Yellen reaffirmed the United States unwavering support to Ukraine in its defense against Putin's brutal invasion. Secretary Yellen recognized Ukraine's successful IMF review in December and the effective work of Ukrainian authorities in managing Ukraine's economy and progress on reforms despite pressures from Russia's war. Secretary Yellen reiterated the Administration's ongoing efforts to secure $11.8 billion in direct budget support as part of the national security supplemental request before Congress and underscored the importance of Congress acting on financial support for Ukraine as quickly as possible.

NATO

• Secretary General to Ukraine Defense Contact Group: support for Ukraine matters for Ukraine's security and for NATO NATO 23 Jan 2024 -- Participating in a virtual meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Tuesday (23 January 2024), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Allies' commitments to continue supporting Ukraine now and for the long term.

United Nations

• Brutal and Indiscriminate Attacks Against Civilians Must Stop - Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine Denise Brown Condemns New Wave of Air Assaults on Ukrainian Populated Cities UNOCHA 23 Jan 2024
• Another meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Poland - Ministry of National Defence 23 Jan 2024 -- On January 23, the 18th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG), under US chairmanship, was held in a virtual format with the participation of nearly 50 partner countries and NATO and EU representatives.

Foreign Reactions

• The war against Ukraine and European security European External Action Service (EEAS) 23 Jan 2024 -- Several Outlets - 2024 started with an unprecedented number of Russian drones and ballistic missiles raining down on Ukraine. In this op-ed, HR/VP Borrell argues that Ukraine prevailing against the Russian aggression is the best security guarantee for Europe and that a paradigm shift is needed from supporting Ukraine for 'as long as it takes' to committing to 'what it takes' for Ukraine to achieve victory.
• Minister Blair announces new military donations for Ukraine at the 18th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 23 Jan 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated virtually in the 18th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from more than 50 countries, who reaffirmed their commitment to providing Ukraine with the critical military support it needs.
• Denmark & the Czech Republic Sign Cooperation Agreement on Donations to Ukraine. Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 23 Jan 2024 -- Denmark and the Czech Republic sign a cooperation agreement - Memorandum of Understanding - on a closer bilateral defence cooperation, including to secure future donations to Ukraine.
• Landsbergis in Brussels: "Hopefully, we will reach a compromise on long-term support for Ukraine under the European Peace Facility; the country is in great need of these funds today" Lithuania MFA 23 Jan 2024 -- On 22 January in Brussels, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania Gabrielius Landsbergis attended the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council, which focused on Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the situation in Israel and the region.
• Belgium to Allocate $663Mln to Ukraine From Profits Made From Russia Frozen Assets - Reports Sputnik 23 Jan 2024 -- Belgium will allocate 611 million euros ($663 million) to help Ukraine in 2024 from the profits received from the frozen assets of Russia, La Libre newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder.

News Reports

• Questions About U.S. Policy On Russian, Israeli Attacks Undermine Western Support For Ukraine RFE/RL 23 Jan 2024 -- Ever since Russia launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, starting Europe's biggest war in generations, U.S. President Joe Biden's administration has been scrambling to unite the world against Moscow's aggression, highlighting its attacks on civilians and evidence of war crimes.
• US Media Reports Loss of 'Dozens' of Bradleys as Ukrainian Army Fusses Over Poor Winter Performance Sputnik 23 Jan 2024 -- The US and its allies sent hundreds of armored vehicles ranging from transports to tanks to Ukraine in 2022 and 2023 in preparation for Kiev's ill-fated summer counteroffensive, with the vehicles' less than stellar performance against Russian forces shattering a decades-old myth of the superiority of NATO equipment to its Russian-made counterparts.