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Combat Operations

• Russia Attacks With Drones Across Ukraine Ahead of Invasion Anniversary VOA 22 Feb 2024 -- Ukraine's military said Thursday that Russian forces attacked overnight with 10 drones and a missile.
• Ukraine Says Strike On Russian Troops In Kherson Kills Scores, Denies Losing Bridgehead On Dnieper Left Bank RFE/RL 22 Feb 2024 -- Ukraine's military has acknowledged it struck a training ground in occupied Kherson where Russian troops were preparing for an assault on Ukraine's bridgehead at Krynka on the left bank of the Dnieper River, the second time this week a strike has killed scores of Russian personnel.

Ukraine

• The more insane statements we hear from Moscow, the greater our force must be - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 22 Feb 2024
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a phone call with Charles Michel President of Ukraine 22 Feb 2024
• Oleksiy Kuleba discussed the process of decentralization in Ukraine with the Special Envoy of the German Government President of Ukraine 22 Feb 2024
• President met with heads of foreign diplomatic missions: This year should give Ukraine and each of our states more strength and principled steps President of Ukraine 22 Feb 2024
• The second meeting of the Bring Kids Back UA International Task Force took place President of Ukraine 22 Feb 2024
• Andriy Yermak met with the Ambassador of Italy to Ukraine President of Ukraine 22 Feb 2024

Russia

• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 22 Feb 2024 -- At night, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled another attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by an unmanned aerial vehicle and a converted S-200 anti-aircraft missile to hit ground targets against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
• Russian Forces Liberate Settlement of Pobeda in Donetsk Region Sputnik 22 Feb 2024 -- Russian troops have liberated the settlement of Pobeda in the Donetsk area, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said in a statement.

United States

• Air Force Capability Coalition Statement on Ukraine's Future F-16 Capability DoD 22 Feb 2024
• U.S. Committed to Stand With Ukraine 'For as Long as it Takes' DoD News 22 Feb 2024 -- The president and the secretary of defense have committed to long-term, sustained support for Ukraine's fight against Russia, which invaded Ukraine two years ago this Saturday.
• Task Force KleptoCapture Announces Array of New Charges, Arrests, and Forfeiture Proceedings in Advance of Second Anniversary of Illegal Invasion of Ukraine US Dept. of Justice 22 Feb 2024 -- United States seeks forfeiture of $2.5 million in luxury properties, makes two arrests, charges two sanctioned oligarchs, and secures guilty plea in significant money laundering case
• US Unveils New Actions Aimed at Denting 'Russian War Machine' VOA 22 Feb 2024 -- The United States is rolling out new charges and actions aimed at hampering what U.S. officials describe as the "Russian war machine" just days before the world marks the second anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
• Q&A: Top US Global Criminal Justice Diplomat Discusses Justice for Ukrainians VOA 22 Feb 2024 -- In the two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, Ukrainian authorities say they have documented more than 125,000 war crimes committed by Russian forces. And in 2023, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin on a war crimes charge involving the alleged deportation and transfer of Ukrainian children to Russia.
• U.S. Charges Russian Oligarchs, State-Owned Bank CEO, And U.S.-Based 'Facilitators' RFE/RL 22 Feb 2024 -- The U.S. Justice Department on February 22 announced enforcement actions in five separate federal cases against sanctioned Russian oligarchs and networks supporting Russia.
• Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing DoD 22 Feb 2024

NATO

United Nations

• Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Has Exacted 'Horrific' Cost On Civilians, UN Rights Chief Says RFE/RL 22 Feb 2024 -- Russia's nearly two-year-old invasion of Ukraine has caused immense suffering, with civilians paying a horrendous price as tens of thousands were killed and wounded, while millions were displaced and subjected to bad treatment, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said.
• Ukraine: Report reveals war's long-term impact which will be felt 'for generations' UN News 22 Feb 2024 -- Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, entering its third year, has exacted a "horrific human cost", inflicting immense suffering on millions of civilians that will be felt "for generations", UN human rights chief Volker Türk said on Thursday.

Foreign Reactions

• Two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine: Declaration of the Congress Bureau Council of Europe 22 Feb 2024 -- The President of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Marc Cools, has made the following statement:
• New EU Ambassador To U.S. Says Unity, Strength Are Most Important To Stop Russia's Aggression RFE/RL 22 Feb 2024 -- The new EU ambassador to the United States has arrived in Washington at a time when tough issues related to the war in Ukraine are at the top of the international agenda as the conflict grinds toward its two-year anniversary on February 24.
• German lawmakers reject arming Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles Press TV 22 Feb 2024 -- Two years into the war between Russia and Ukraine, German lawmakers have voted against a motion proposed by the opposition to supply Kiev with long-range Taurus missiles.
• Bundestag Votes in Favor of Draft Resolution on Supply of Long-Range Missiles to Kiev Sputnik 22 Feb 2024 -- The German parliament, Bundestag, voted on Thursday in favor of a draft resolution submitted by factions of the ruling coalition on the supply of long-range weapons systems to Ukraine to destroy strategic targets in Russia's rear.
• New UK sanctions mark 2 years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine UK FCDO 22 Feb 2024 -- The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to mark 2 years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
• Defence Secretary oral statement for the second anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine - 22 February 2024 UK MOD 22 Feb 2024 -- Defence Secretary Grant Shapps provided an oral statement to the House of Commons on 22 February 2024, reaffirming the UK's military support for Ukraine ahead of the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion.
• Britain Targets Russia in New Sanctions Package VOA 22 Feb 2024 -- Britain Thursday imposed sanctions on more than 50 individuals and entities connected to Russia, a move that targets what British officials say are "key sources of Russian revenue," such as diamonds, metals and energy trade.
• U.K. Announces New Russia Sanctions To Mark Ukraine Invasion Anniversary RFE/RL 22 Feb 2024 -- Britain has expanded its sanctions against Russian companies and individuals and entities outside Russia that are suspected of aiding in the circumvention of existing sanctions, the U.K. government said on February 22.
• Denmark becomes first Nordic country to enter an agreement with Ukraine on security cooperation and long-term support Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark 22 Feb 2024 -- Denmark has pledged support for Ukraine for a ten-year period to Ukraine. The agreement on security commitments comprises bilateral long-term military and civilian support based on Denmark's positions of strength on F-16 combat aircraft, the reconstruction of Mykolaiv, and support for Ukraine's reform efforts.
• Expansion of successful training package for Ukrainian military Government Offices of Sweden 22 Feb 2024 -- The Swedish Government has given the Swedish Armed Forces a framework mandate to carry out and take part in military training of Ukrainian citizens in 2024.
• EU sanctions against Chinese, Indian firms over trade with Russia 'can't help Ukraine win war' Global Times 22 Feb 2024 -- Ahead of the second anniversary of the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which falls on Saturday, the EU has reportedly agreed a new package of sanctions against Russia that targets Chinese and Indian companies accused of "supporting Moscow's war effort." The relevant Chinese firms are yet to respond to the sanctions.

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