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Combat Operations

• Russian Strikes Take Mounting Toll As Zelenskiy Set To Visit Turkey RFE/RL 07 Mar 2024 -- Ukrainian officials reported that a Russian missile strike on the northeastern city of Sumy caused an unknown number of civilian injuries and deaths in the latest in a series of intensified deadly Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure sites.

Ukraine

• Zelenskiy Hails Sweden's NATO Entry, Eyes Day Ukraine Might Also Join RFE/RL 07 Mar 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hailed Sweden's entry into the NATO military alliance, largely viewed as a reaction to Russia's invasion of his country in 2022, saying the Scandinavian country was a "strong ally and a country that can be trusted."
• Andriy Yermak held a briefing for the Chinese delegation headed by Li Hui, Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs. President of Ukraine 07 Mar 2024
• At a time of Russian aggression, everyone sees how important it is to maintain alliances, to strengthen our own security and to take care of the security of neighbors - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 07 Mar 2024
• President met with the UK Secretary of State for Defence President of Ukraine 07 Mar 2024

Russia

• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 07 Mar 2024
• Ukraine conflict may escalate into full-scale war in Europe: Russian general Press TV 07 Mar 2024 -- The battle in Ukraine may intensify into a large-scale war across Europe and there is a growing likelihood of Russia's forces getting engaged in new conflicts, warns a high-ranking Russian military official.
• Why Russian Gains in Chasov Yar in Donetsk Region Are Significant? Sputnik 07 Mar 2024 -- Having successfully liberated the city of Avdeyevka from Ukrainian occupation, Russian troops now advance on another city in the Donetsk People's Republic held by the Kiev regime forces - Chasov Yar.
• Ukraine Loses Up to 390 Soldiers Near Avdeyevka in Past Day - MoD Sputnik 07 Mar 2024 -- Ukraine has lost up to 390 soldiers in the Avdeyevka area over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Thursday.

United States

• The United States Joins the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children US Dept. of State 07 Mar 2024 -- The United States announces it has joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children as a member state to support the safe return of all Ukrainian children who have been unlawfully deported or forcibly transferred by Russia, and to ensure those responsible face consequences.

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Foreign Reactions

• Ukrainian women continue to stand up against Russian aggression and speak up for justice and peace: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 07 Mar 2024 -- In the lead up to International Women's Day, Ambassador Holland notes the bravery of Ukrainian women and girls as Russia's senseless war has devastating impacts on them.
• Ukraine shoots down 13 Russian combat aircraft in as many days: UK statement to the OSCE UK FCDO 07 Mar 2024 -- UK military advisor, Nicholas Aucott, says Ukraine is inflicting significant losses on Russia's airforce, with Ukraine destroying Russian jets 20 times faster than Russia can replace them.
• UK to supply more than 10,000 drones to Ukraine UK MOD 07 Mar 2024 -- The announcement was made today by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps as he met President Zelenskyy in Kyiv
• Minister Blair welcomes Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds to Canada and joins Drone Coalition to aid Ukraine Canada 07 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, welcomed Latvia's Defence Minister, Andris Sprūds, to Canada. This is Minister Sprūds' first visit to Canada since his appointment as Latvia's Minister of Defence.
• Norway participates in air defence coalition to support Ukraine Government of Norway 07 Mar 2024 -- Norway joins the letter of intent on support to Ukraine in air defence against aircraft and missiles. Air defence is one of the areas of special focus among the countries that provide military support to Ukraine.
• Norway contributes to Czech procurement of artillery ammunition for Ukraine Government of Norway 07 Mar 2024 -- 'Ukraine has an urgent need for large quantities of artillery ammunition to defend themselves against Russia's war of aggression. Norway already supports Ukraine with artillery ammunition both from its own stocks and directly from the industry.
• Foreign Ministry firmly advises the media and other interested parties against travel to the occupied territories of Ukraine during the Russian "election" Latvia MFA 07 Mar 2024 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs draws attention to the fact that the Russian presidential "elections" due to be held between 15 and 17 March 2024 will also be organised illegitimately in the Ukrainian territories temporarily occupied and annexed by Russia.
• Lithuania handed over to Ukraine another military assistance package with the precious ammunition Lithuania MND 07 Mar 2024 -- The Ministry of National Defence and the Lithuanian Armed Forces continue the unceasing military assistance to Ukraine with the delivery of yet another package of military assistance: 15mm artillery ammunition.
• China supports holding international peace conference recognized by both Russia and Ukraine: Wang Yi Global Times 07 Mar 2024 -- China supports the holding of an international peace conference that is recognized by both Russia and Ukraine and ensures the equal participation of all parties and fair discussions on all peace plans, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the remarks at a press conference Thursday on the sidelines of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress.

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