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Combat Operations

• Shelling Of Kharkiv Kills 5 As Kyiv's Forces Continue Hitting Russia's Belgorod Region RFE/RL 20 Mar 2024 -- Five people were killed on March 20 as a result of Russian shelling of the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv during the afternoon as Kyiv's military said more than 60 combat clashes took place along the front line.
• Shelling Intensifies Along Border In Both Ukraine, Russia RFE/RL 20 Mar 2024 -- Russian troops on March 19 shelled border territories and settlements in the northeastern Sumy region, targeting more than a half dozen communities in at least 30 incidents on a single day.

Ukraine

• Ukraine Hails EU Move To Extend Suspension Of Import Duties RFE/RL 20 Mar 2024 -- Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has welcomed a provisional decision by the EU to extend by one year the suspension on import duties on Ukrainian agricultural products announced early on March 20.
• Putin must lose, and this is a matter of life and death for the democratic world - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 20 Mar 2024
• In Kyiv, Andriy Yermak and Jake Sullivan discussed further U.S. support for Ukraine and preparations for the Global Peace Summit President of Ukraine 20 Mar 2024
• President of Ukraine and Minister of Defense of the Netherlands discussed ways to enhance defense capabilities of Ukraine President of Ukraine 20 Mar 2024
• Justice must become the new global rule supported by the global unity - speech by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the 3rd Summit for Democracy President of Ukraine 20 Mar 2024
• President of Ukraine and Prime Minister of India discussed support for the Peace Formula and development of bilateral relations President of Ukraine 20 Mar 2024
• Ukraine Will Start Production of 155 mm Caliber Shells Only in Second Half of 2024 - Report Sputnik 20 Mar 2024 -- Western countries have been providing military and financial aid to Kiev since the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine in February 2022. The Kremlin has consistently warned against continued arms deliveries to Kiev, saying it would lead to further escalation of the conflict.

Russia

• Russia warns French forces in Ukraine 'priority, legitimate' target Press TV 20 Mar 2024 -- Russia's foreign intelligence (SVR) top brass said any French military unit sent to Ukraine to help it fight Russia would be a "priority" target for the Russian army.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 20 Mar 2024 -- At around 11:30 Moscow time, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled attempts by the Kiev regime to launch terrorist attacks on the territory of the Russian Federation using RM-70 Vampire MLRS projectiles.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 20 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.
• Ukraine's Military Losses Amount to Over 71,000 People Since Start of 2024 - Shoigu Sputnik 20 Mar 2024 -- Ukraine has lost more than 71,000 soldiers and over 11,000 units of various weapons since the start of the year, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.
• Air Defenses Shot Down 5 Ukrainian Drones Over Belgorod, Saratov Regions - MoD Sputnik 20 Mar 2024 -- Russian air defense systems shot down four Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Saratov Region and another one over the Belgorod Region overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
• Russia Warns Japan of Consequences if Patriot Missiles Sent to Ukraine Sputnik 20 Mar 2024 -- Russia has warned Japan via diplomatic channels of consequences in the event of transferring missiles for the Patriot missile defense systems to the United States, which could end up in Ukraine, the acting director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Third Asia Department, Sergey Zhestkii, has told Sputnik.

United States

• White House Official Tells Ukraine US Aid Will Come VOA 20 Mar 2024 -- Jake Sullivan, White House national security adviser, made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Wednesday to reassure Ukrainians that the United States continued to support Ukraine and that despite a delay in Congress, billions in aid would get to the country.
• Remarks by APNSA Jake Sullivan and Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak in Press Conference | Kyiv, Ukraine The White House 20 Mar 2024
• Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Visit to Kyiv, Ukraine The White House 20 Mar 2024

NATO

United Nations

• UN report details 'climate of fear' in Russian occupied areas of Ukraine UN News 20 Mar 2024 -- Russia has instilled a pervasive atmosphere of fear in the occupied regions of Ukraine, perpetrating egregious violations of international humanitarian and human rights laws in an attempt to cement its control, according to a new report from the UN human rights office, OHCHR, released on Wednesday.

Foreign Reactions

• EU Looks to Increase Its Defense, Ukraine Support Against a Bellicose Russia VOA 20 Mar 2024 -- European Union leaders meet Thursday in Brussels amid growing calls for Europe to drastically ramp up its defense spending and industry, as Russia gains ground in Ukraine and fears grow that Moscow will not stop there if it wins the war.
• Joint press release following the 9th Association Council meeting between the EU and Ukraine EC/CEU 20 Mar 2024 -- On 20 March 2024, the European Union and Ukraine held the 9th meeting of the EU-Ukraine Association Council in Brussels under the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement
• Ukraine: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell after the EU-Ukraine Association Council European External Action Service (EEAS) 20 Mar 2024
• Press statement by President von der Leyen with Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal European Commission 20 Mar 2024
• Commission disburses first €4.5 billion of bridge financing to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility European Commission 20 Mar 2024 -- The Commission has disbursed the first €4.5 billion of support under the EU's new Ukraine Facility. Through this exceptional bridge financing, the EU is providing much needed liquidity to Ukraine, to help finance the functioning of the state, such as public wages, pensions, and the provision of basic public services, so that the country can continue focusing efforts on winning the war.
• Estonia and Ukraine launch formal negotiations over a bilateral security agreement Estonia MFA 20 Mar 2024 -- Yesterday 19 March, Estonia and Ukraine held the first stage of formal negotiations over a bilateral security agreement. The security agreement is aimed at reinforcing security cooperation between Estonia and Ukraine, and reaffirm Estonia's continued and comprehensive long-term support to Ukraine.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with President of Ukraine India MEA 20 Mar 2024
• China Voices Hope for Deescalation Efforts Amid Macron's Plans to Send Troops to Ukraine Sputnik 20 Mar 2024 -- Beijing sincerely hopes that all parties concerned will contribute to the deescalation of the conflict in Ukraine and the establishment of an effective security architecture in Europe, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday, when commenting on France's plans to deploy its troops in Ukraine.

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