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17 April 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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- At Least 17 Dead In Ukraine As Zelenskiy Laments Lack Of Air Defenses RFE/RL 17 Apr 2024 -- At least 17 people have died and several were injured in a Russian air strike on the city of Chernihiv, an attack President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said couldn't be thwarted because Ukraine lacked "sufficient" air defenses due to dwindling supplies from allies, especially the United States, where politicians are deadlocked over a military assistance and aid package worth some $62 billion.
- Ukrainian president says military hit Russian airfield in occupied Crimea VOA 17 Apr 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the country's military in his evening address on Wednesday for a "precise strike" on Dzhankoi, a Russian military airfield in occupied Crimea.
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United States
- Statement from President Joe Biden on the House's National Security Supplemental The White House 17 Apr 2024
- Biden calls for quick congressional passage of Ukraine, Israel aid VOA 17 Apr 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday voiced his strong support for more military aid for Ukraine and Israel and humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in Gaza after House Speaker Mike Johnson said the House of Representatives will vote on the funding packages Saturday night.
- Facing Republican Revolt, House Speaker Pushes Ahead On U.S. Aid For Ukraine, Other Allies RFE/RL 17 Apr 2024 -- House Speaker Mike Johnson (Republican-Louisiana) pushed back on April 16 against mounting anger within his own party over proposed U.S. security aid for Ukraine, Israel, and other allies, and rejected a call to step aside or risk a vote to oust him from office.
- Readout of Secretary Raimondo's Meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal US Dept. of Commerce 17 Apr 2024 -- The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday it detained a Russian-Moldovan national who had trafficked explosive components to blow up a car of a former Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) officer in Moscow.
- US prepared to 'take further steps' as it warns China against enabling Russia VOA 17 Apr 2024 -- The United States warned China on Wednesday against helping Russia in its war on Ukraine and said it is "prepared to take further steps as necessary." In Italy, foreign ministers from the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations gathered to reaffirm their support for Ukraine's defense.
- Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Following Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal of Ukraine US Treasury 17 Apr 2024
- READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Participation in the 5th Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable US Treasury 17 Apr 2024 -- Today, Secretary Yellen participated in the 5th Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable, chaired by Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank President Ajay Banga.
- Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen at 5th Ukraine Ministerial Roundtable US Treasury 17 Apr 2024
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Foreign Reactions
- PACE calls for frozen Russian State assets to be used to support the reconstruction of Ukraine Council of Europe 17 Apr 2024 -- The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), meeting in plenary session in Strasbourg, today recommended "the seizure of Russian state assets and their use" in support of the reconstruction of Ukraine. This course of action would "strengthen Ukraine, ensure the accountability of the Russian Federation and deter against any other future aggression."
- Countries In Czech-Led Initiative Pledge Enough To Buy 500,000 Shells For Ukraine RFE/RL 17 Apr 2024 -- Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on April 16 that 20 countries had pledged enough money to buy 500,000 artillery shells under the Czech Republic's international fundraising drive to buy badly needed ammunition for the Ukrainian Army.
- Increased Norwegian support for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova Government of Norway 17 Apr 2024 -- Norway is providing an additional NOK 70 million for humanitarian aid in Moldova. Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide visited Ukraine's neighbour on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Drone Coalitions first shipment will soon reach Ukraine Latvia MOD 17 Apr 2024 -- Latvia will soon send Ukraine the first batch of unmanned aerial vehicles organized by the state in cooperation with local industry. This is the first significant contribution of Latvia in the framework of the coalition.
- Landsbergis: "I am glad that the Lithuanian Development Cooperation Fund will bridge Lithuania, Andorra and Ukraine" Lithuania MFA 17 Apr 2024 -- On 17 April, Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Andorra, Imma Tor Faus, signed a double taxation avoidance agreement between Lithuania and Andorra. The application of this agreement will facilitate the development of economic ties between Lithuania and Andorra and encourage mutual investment.
- At an informal meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Landsbergis calls on the EU to tighten sanctions against Iran and provide Ukraine with air defence Lithuania MFA 17 Apr 2024 -- On April 16, EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs held an informal video teleconference to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East in light of the April 14 attack on Israel by Iran and its allies. Lithuania was represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis.
- The President called on EU leaders to increase support for Ukraine and provide it with all necessary air defense capabilities President of the Republic of Lithuania 17 Apr 2024 -- President Gitanas Nausėda is attending the European Council meeting in Brussels on April 17-18. Wednesday evening, European leaders discussed support for Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and EU-Türkiye relations.
- Foreign Secretary to urge G7 partners to hold firm and step up support for Ukraine UK FCDO 17 Apr 2024 -- At the Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Italy the Foreign Secretary will urge G7 partners to keep up pressure on Putin as he continues his illegal war with Ukraine.
- The only way out of Ukraine crisis is to go back to the negotiation table: Chinese FM on Switzerland Ukraine peace conference Global Times 17 Apr 2024 -- China supports the holding in due course of an international peace conference on the Ukraine crisis that is recognized by both Russia and Ukraine with equal participation of all parties and fair discussions on all peace plans, considering that any conflict will ultimately have to be resolved through diplomatic channels and political negotiation, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday in response to China's expectation about Ukraine peace conference to be held in Switzerland in June.
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