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23 February 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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United States
- Statement from President Joe Biden Ahead of the Two-Year Anniversary of Russia's Brutal Assault Against Ukraine The White House 23 Feb 2024
- Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Marking Two Years Since Russia's Invasion of Ukraine DoD 23 Feb 2024 -- "Two years ago, Russian forces launched an illegal and indefensible all-out invasion of Ukraine. But Ukraine's defiance in the face of Putin's aggression and atrocities has inspired free people everywhere."
- Report: US using Ukraine war as 'research opportunity' for future plans Press TV 23 Feb 2024 -- US military planners are using the Ukraine war as "an active and bountiful research opportunity" to prepare for a conflict with more sophisticated adversaries such as Russia or China, The Washington Post says, citing officials.
- Responding to Two Years of Russia's Full-Scale War against Ukraine and Aleksey Navalny's Death US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2024 -- Tomorrow marks two years since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine. After ten years of conflict, sovereign, democratic Ukraine remains courageous in the face of formidable odds.
- Responding to Two Years of Russia's Full-Scale War On Ukraine and Navalny's Death US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2024 -- Following Russia's two years of unprovoked full-scale war, the death of opposition politician and anticorruption activist Aleksey Navalny, and a decade of aggression against Ukraine, the United States is sanctioning more than 500 individuals and entities in Russia and globally. There is a clear link between Russia's authoritarianism, its domestic crackdown on dissent, and its aggression abroad. Today, we are imposing additional costs on Russia for both its internal repression and foreign aggression.
- Remarks by Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo at the Council on Foreign Relations US Treasury 23 Feb 2024
- On Second Anniversary of Russia's Further Invasion of Ukraine and Following the Death of Aleksey Navalny, Treasury Sanctions Hundreds of Targets in Russia and Globally US Treasury 23 Feb 2024 -- Today, marking Russia's two years of unprovoked and unlawful full-scale war against Ukraine and in response to the death of opposition politician and anticorruption activist Aleksey Navalny, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is sanctioning almost 300 individuals and entities. Together with actions from the U.S. Department of State (State), this is the largest number of sanctions imposed since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. State is designating three Government of Russia officials in connection with Navalny's death; together, Treasury and State are sanctioning over 500 targets to impose additional costs for Russia's repression, human rights abuses, and aggression against Ukraine. The Department of Commerce is also adding more than 90 companies to the Entity List.
- US Army in Europe Dips Into Own Funds to Cover Ukraine Training VOA 23 Feb 2024 -- The U.S. military has been forced to dip into its own funding to cover American training of Ukrainian forces, a strategy that could leave the Army short on finances in Europe as the Russian war on Ukraine enters its third year.
- Remarks by President Biden in Press Gaggle | San Francisco, CA The White House 23 Feb 2024
- U.S. Treasury Designates Russian State-Owned Sovcomflot, Russia's Largest Shipping Company US Treasury 23 Feb 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking action to responsibly reduce Russia's revenue from oil sales by targeting Joint Stock Company Sovcomflot(Sovcomflot), Russia's state-owned shipping company and fleet operator. In addition to designating Sovcomflot, OFAC is identifying 14 crude oil tankers as property in which Sovcomflot has an interest.
- New U.S. Department of the Treasury Price Cap Analysis Shows That Increased Sanctions Enforcement Is Forcing Russia to Sell Oil at a Steeper Discount and Limiting Russian Revenue US Treasury 23 Feb 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published a new analysis on the impact of the second phase of the price cap on Russian oil, two years since the beginning of Putin's illegal war. Since December 2022 our coalition has implemented this novel policy to achieve two goals: limit Kremlin profits while promoting stable energy markets.
- Biden Slaps 500 New Sanctions on Russia Over War, Navalny Death VOA 23 Feb 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday announced a significant sanctions escalation against Russia, targeting its financial system and military infrastructure with over 500 new penalties, marking the largest tranche of sanctions since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago.
- Biden Announces More Than 500 Fresh Russia Sanctions, Warns House 'History Is Watching' RFE/RL 23 Feb 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has announced a fresh package of more than 500 sanctions against Russia for its war on Ukraine and for the death of Kremlin opponent Aleksei Navalny, while urging the House of Representatives to pass a desperately needed aid package for Kyiv.
- US announces 500 new sanctions against Russia Press TV 23 Feb 2024 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden has announced a fresh wave of economic sanctions against Russia ahead of the second anniversary of the country's "special military operation" in Ukraine.
- US Plans 'Crushing' Sanctions on Kremlin 2 Years After Ukraine War VOA 23 Feb 2024 -- Two years after Russia's war on Ukraine, the United States is doubling down pressure on the Kremlin by rolling out sanctions on Russia targeting banks and the weapons industry, as described by a senior U.S. official.
- Schumer Says Zelensky Told Him Ukraine Will Lose to Russia Without US Aid Sputnik 23 Feb 2024 -- US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Friday that Volodymyr Zelensky told him Ukraine would lose the conflict with Russia without US military assistance.
NATO
United Nations
- Update 213 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 23 Feb 2024 -- Powerful explosions shook windows at the site of Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) this week, underlining the urgent need for maximum military restraint to reduce the danger of a nuclear accident as the conflict enters its third year, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said today.
- Head Of UN Atomic Watchdog Calls For 'Restraint' After Blasts Near Ukrainian Nuclear Plant RFE/RL 23 Feb 2024 -- UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi called on February 23 for "maximum military restraint" after a string of powerful explosions occurred near Ukraine's Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant this week.
- Ukraine - Frontline children: battling mental trauma, underground UNICEF 23 Feb 2024 -- "UNICEF estimates that over the past two years of war, children in cities in Ukraine's frontline areas have been forced to spend between 3,000 and 5,000 hours - equivalent to between four to seven months - sheltering underground.
- 'High time for peace', UN chief says, as Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters third year UN News 23 Feb 2024 -- The UN Secretary-General addressed the Security Council on Friday, underscoring the fundamental need to honour the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as the full-scale invasion by Russia of the country marks its second anniversary.
- Ukraine: Bucha and Irpin rise from the ashes of Russian military occupation UN News 23 Feb 2024 -- When the Russian occupation of Bucha in the early days of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine ended in March 2022, widespread destruction was revealed, and a UN commission concluded that war crimes had been committed against the civilian population. Two years on, life is returning to the town on Kyiv's outskirts and nearby Irpin, which have been restored with UN support.
- General Assembly President calls for solidarity with Ukraine as 'needless war' reaches two-year mark UN News 23 Feb 2024 -- UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis urged countries to stand with the people of Ukraine "in their quest for justice and peace" during a meeting on Friday to mark two years of Russia's full-scale invasion of the country.
- Secretary-General's remarks to the Security Council - on Ukraine UN Secretary-General 23 Feb 2024
Foreign Reactions
- EU Announces 13th Russia Sanctions Package On Eve Of Second Anniversary Of Ukraine Invasion RFE/RL 23 Feb 2024 -- The European Union announced a fresh package of sanctions against Russia on February 23, on the eve of the second anniversary of its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
- Joint Statement by the President of the European Council, the President of the European Commission and the President of the European Parliament European Commission 23 Feb 2024 -- Today marks a tragic anniversary: that of Russia's full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine in manifest violation of international law and the UN Charter. Two years of violence, brutality, terror and destruction. We shall never forget the initial shock of the attack, the horror of the events in Borodianka, Bucha, Mariupol.
- EU adopts 13th package of sanctions against Russia after two years of its war of aggression against Ukraine* European Commission 23 Feb 2024 -- The Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a 13th package of sanctions against Russia. Two years since Russia brutally invaded Ukraine, EU's support for Ukraine and its people remains as strong as ever. Europe is united and determined to continue defending its values and founding principles.
- Russia: two years after the full-scale invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine, EU adopts 13th package of individual and economic sanctions EC/CEU 23 Feb 2024 -- The Council adopted today - in view of the second year mark of the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine - a thirteenth package of restrictive measures against Putin's regime, those who are responsible for perpetuating his illegal, unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression and those who are significantly supporting it.
- Europe and the World Need Ukraine to Prevail European External Action Service (EEAS) 23 Feb 2024
- Council of Europe marks two years of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine Council of Europe 23 Feb 2024 -- The Council of Europe has marked the second anniversary of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine by holding a special ceremony in front of its main headquarters building in Strasbourg, France.
- Extraordinary meeting of Ministers' Deputies (23 February 2024) - Second anniversary of full-scale aggression of Russian Federation against Ukraine Council of Europe 23 Feb 2024 -- On 23 February, the Ministers' Deputies held an extraordinary meeting on the occasion of the second-year anniversary of the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine.
- Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine: Two years on Council of Europe 23 Feb 2024 -- Liechtenstein Minister of Foreign Affairs, Education and Sport and President of the Committee of Ministers, Dominique Hasler, the President of the Parliamentary Assembly, Theodoros Rousopoulos, and the Secretary General, Marija Pejčinović Burić, today made the following statement on the occasion of the second year anniversary of the beginning of the full-scale aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine (24 February) and the Day of Resistance to Occupation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the City of Sevastopol (26 February):
- European Union ramps up sanctions against Russia Estonia MFA 23 Feb 2024 -- On 23 February, the European Union adopted a new package of sanctions to step up and reinforce restrictive measures against Russia. It is one of the most substantial packages of individual sanctions imposed since the start of the full-scale war, with nearly 200 individuals and entities added to the sanctions list.
- The European Union adopts its 13th package of sanctions against Russia Lithuania MFA 23 Feb 2024 -- On 23 February, the European Union adopted the 13th package of individual and economic sanctions against Russia.
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna in India: the role of global support for Ukraine must not and cannot be underestimated Estonia MFA 23 Feb 2024 -- Yesterday 22 February, on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna met with Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankari with his Nordic and Baltic (NB) colleagues and bilaterally with India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
- Emergency material assistance supplied to Ukraine for two years Finnish Government 23 Feb 2024 -- The second anniversary of the beginning of the Russia's brutal war of aggression against Ukraine in its entirety will be this week on 24 February 2024. However, one anniversary was already observed last week on 15 February, when it had been exactly two years since the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism following Ukraine's request for assistance.
- EU to impose extensive sanctions on individuals and targeted sectoral sanctions on 2nd anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 23 Feb 2024 -- The EU's 13th package of sanctions is one of the largest agreed since the launch of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in terms of the number of sanctioned individuals. A total of 194 individuals and entities will be added to the list. They are individuals and companies that support Russian armed forces and individuals who have participated in the forced transfer of Ukrainian children. Export bans will be expanded to goods and technologies that contribute to Russia's military and technological enhancement. Russian and third country companies that have been found to be involved in the circumvention of sanctions will be added to the list of export bans.
- Krišjānis Kariņš: like-minded democracies must help Ukraine win against Russia so as to safeguard international law Latvia MFA 23 Feb 2024 -- On 23 February 2024, the fourth day of his working visit in New Delhi, India, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Krišjānis Kariņš participated in a discussion panel on "Back to the Future: A New Era of Conflict in Europe?" as part of the Raisina Dialogue.
- Shoulder to shoulder until triumph: people of Lithuania stand firmly behind military assistance to Ukraine Lithuania MND 23 Feb 2024 -- As the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine is approaching, Lithuania has hit the milestone of EUR 570 million worth of military assistance extended to Ukraine.
- "Respect for sovereignty lies at the heart of the international system." - UK Foreign Secretary at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Feb 2024 -- Statement as delivered by UK Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron in the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine - Friday 23 February 2024.
- If we do not stand up to Putin, he will be back for more: Foreign Secretary at the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 23 Feb 2024 -- Foreign Secretary David Cameron gave a statement to the United Nations General Assembly Debate on the situation in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
- PM statement to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine: 23 February 2024 Gov.UK 23 Feb 2024 -- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made a statement to mark the second anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Speech of Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski during the plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Feb 2024 -- On Friday, 23 February 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Radosław Sikorski delivered a speech at the plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly.
- Minister Radosław Sikorski delivers speech at the UN Security Council Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Feb 2024 -- On Friday, 23 February 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Radosław Sikorski delivered a speech at the UN Security Council.
- Minister Joly announces additional sanctions in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine Canada 23 Feb 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions on 10 individuals and 153 entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations.
- Statement by the Prime Minister marking two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 23 Feb 2024 -- The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement marking two years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine:
- The Netherlands to conclude a 10-year security agreement with Ukraine Netherlands Ministry of Defence 23 Feb 2024 -- The Netherlands will in the near future conclude a security agreement with Ukraine for the next 10 years. This agreement is a signal from the Dutch government that the Netherlands intends to support Ukraine also in the longer term.
- The Netherlands concludes ten-year security agreement with Ukraine Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Feb 2024 -- The Netherlands and Ukraine are to sign a security agreement covering the next ten years. The agreement signals the Dutch government's commitment to provide enduring support to Ukraine in the areas of security, reconstruction and justice. The agreement means that the Netherlands will help Ukraine defend itself against Russia and achieve further integration into the EU and NATO.
- Two years of war in Ukraine: a look back on the Netherlands' aid efforts Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Feb 2024 -- For two years now Ukraine has been defending itself every day against Russian aggression. The Netherlands will continue to support Ukraine, for as long as it takes. This article presents an overview of the Netherlands' main objectives and the actions it has taken in support of Ukraine.
- After two years of war, continuing violence inflicted on civilians in Ukraine is of grave concern, says international human rights office ODIHR OSCE 23 Feb 2024 -- As the war in Ukraine following Russia's military attack enters its third year, the suffering of Ukrainian civilians is worsening as indiscriminate military strikes continue together with cases of torture, arbitrary detention, and other serious human rights violations, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said in a statement today.
- Iran rejects 'baseless and boring' accusations over Ukraine war Press TV 23 Feb 2024 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the repetition of baseless claims against the Islamic Republic over the war in Ukraine has reached a "boring stage".
- Poland Opts Not To Meet Ukrainian Delegation Sent To Border To Discuss Farmers' Blockade RFE/RL 23 Feb 2024 -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said a meeting with Polish government officials on the border between the countries did not take place on February 23 as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had requested.
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