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• Use Of Drones On Battlefield Becoming Priority For Ukraine, Says Top Commander RFE/RL 19 Mar 2024 -- The commander in chief of Ukraine's armed forces on March 18 again touted the use of drones on the battlefield, saying that they are becoming more and more important in the fight against Russian forces.
• Ukrainian Drone Strikes Hit Russia's Oil Revenues VOA 19 Mar 2024 -- A recent series of Ukrainian drone and missile strikes targeting Russian oil refineries has significantly hurt Moscow's processing capacity, according to analysts.

Ukraine

• Today, another "Ramstein" took place; there will be new defense packages, including scarce artillery - address by the President President of Ukraine 19 Mar 2024
• Ukraine and Estonia started negotiations on a bilateral security agreement President of Ukraine 19 Mar 2024
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with Charles Michel the next steps on the path of Ukraine's European integration President of Ukraine 19 Mar 2024

Russia

• Russian Military Preemptively Strikes Ukrainian Saboteurs on Border - MoD Sputnik 19 Mar 2024 -- The Russian armed forces launched a preemptive strike against Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the forest in the border area with the Belgorod region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
• Putin: All Attempts by Ukrainian Sabotage Groups to Break Through Russian Border Have Failed Sputnik 19 Mar 2024 -- The Ukrainian military launched large-scale offensive operations to try to break into the Russian border regions of Belgorod and Kursk last week. The Russian military responded with a large-scale campaign of ground and air-based operations to destroy these forces.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 19 Mar 2024 -- At around 10:30, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled attempts by the Kiev regime to carry out terrorist attacks on the territory of the Russian Federation using RM-70 Vampire MLRS projectiles.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 19 Mar 2024 -- At around 8:45 Moscow time, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled the Kiev regime's attempt to launch a terrorist attack using a fixed-wing UAV against the facilities in the Russian Federation.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 19 Mar 2024 -- Last night, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled attempts by the Kiev regime to launch terrorist attacks on the territory of the Russian Federation using fixed-wing UAVs.

United States

• Recent 'Found' Aid For Ukraine Was Unique Case, Pentagon Spokesman Says RFE/RL 19 Mar 2024 -- A $300 million U.S. aid package for Ukraine that the Pentagon announced last week is not something that officials expect to happen again, the Pentagon's spokesman said on March 19 in an interview with RFE/RL at a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) in Germany.
• Ukraine Losing Ground on Battlefield Due to US Inaction - White House Sputnik 19 Mar 2024 -- Ukraine is losing ground on the battlefield due to the inaction of the US Congress, White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday.
• Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General CQ Brown, Jr. Hold an On-Camera Post-Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting Press Conference, Ramstein Air Base, Germany DoD 19 Mar 2024
• Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 20th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered) DoD 19 Mar 2024
• U.S. Will Not Back Down on Support for Ukraine DoD News 19 Mar 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said Ukraine will not back down in face of the Russian invasion of the country and neither will the United States.
• Austin Vows United States 'Will Not Let Ukraine Fail' RFE/RL 19 Mar 2024 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said his country will continue to back Ukraine in its fight against Russia's unprovoked invasion even though a critical $60-billion military aid package remains stuck in the U.S. House of Representatives due to Republican opposition.
• Austin: US, Free World 'Will Not Let Ukraine Fail' VOA 19 Mar 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says the United States remains determined to provide Ukraine with the resources it needs to fight Russian aggression, even as a U.S. Congress has yet to approve new funding for Ukraine.

NATO

United Nations

Foreign Reactions

• Minister Blair announces $40 million to provide Ukraine with artillery ammunition at the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 19 Mar 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated via videoconference in the 20th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from approximately 50 countries, who reaffirmed their commitment to providing Ukraine with the critical military aid that it needs.
• Tsahkna in Brussels: I am expecting agreements on forwarding frozen assets to Ukraine before the European Council Estonia MFA 19 Mar 2024 -- Today, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna attended the meeting of the General Affairs Council in Brussels, where the agenda concentrated on preparations for the European Council on 21 and 22 March.
• Tsahkna in Brussels: We must help Ukrainians fight the occupier who uses its citizens as cannon fodder Estonia MFA 19 Mar 2024 -- On 18 March, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna was in Brussels for the meeting of foreign ministers to discuss continued comprehensive assistance to Ukraine, raising the cost of the war for Russia, and the situation in Belarus and the Middle East.
• Lithuania urged for more demining and training assistance for Ukraine at the 20th Ramstein format meeting Lithuania MND 19 Mar 2024 -- March 19, at the 20th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Germany the donors discussed the support to Ukraine in the Capability Coalitions form and activity of the Lithuania-led Demining Coalition which currently includes 22 countries.

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