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Combat Operations

• Ukrainian, Russian Forces Intensify Drone, Missile War RFE/RL 20 Apr 2024 -- Ukrainian and Russian forces attacked the opposing side's energy infrastructure and armament-production sites overnight into April 20, officials said, as the warring forces intensified drone and missile strikes ahead of an expected vote in the U.S. Congress on desperately needed military aid to Ukraine.
• 3 killed as Ukrainian drone barrage hits 8 Russian regions VOA 20 Apr 2024 -- Ukraine pummeled eight Russian regions with dozens of long-range strike drones, targeting oil refineries and energy facilities inside Russia, setting on fire a fuel depot, and striking three power substations, a Ukrainian intelligence source in Kyiv told Reuters on Saturday.

Ukraine

• Today, We Received a Decision - the U.S. Assistance, Which Will Be Felt by Both the Warriors on the Frontline, and the Cities and Villages Suffering from Russian Terror - Address by the President President of Ukraine 20 Apr 2024
• Brazil's Participation in the First Global Peace Summit is Important for Ukraine — Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an Interview with Brazilian Media President of Ukraine 20 Apr 2024
• Dnipropetrovsk Region will Receive Over UAH 3.2 Billion within the Made in Ukraine Economic Platform President of Ukraine 20 Apr 2024

Russia

• Russian Air Defense Systems Down Ukraine's Su-25 Fighter Jet - MoD Sputnik 20 Apr 2024 -- Russian air defense systems have downed a Su-25 fighter jet of Ukraine's military, 213 drones and five Hammer air bombs over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
• Russian Air Defense Systems Intercept, Destroy 50 Ukrainian Drones During the Night Sputnik 20 Apr 2024 -- Russian air defense means destroyed and intercepted 50 Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Tula, Smolensk, Ryazan, Kaluga and Moscow regions last night, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
• Russia says air defenses shot down 50 Ukrainian drones overnight Press TV 20 Apr 2024 -- Russia says its air defenses have shot down at least 50 drones after Ukraine launched a barrage of attacks across the country overnight, killing at least three civilians, including a pregnant woman.

United States

• Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on the House Passage of the National Security Supplemental DoD 20 Apr 2024
• Statement from President Joe Biden on House Passage of the National Security Package The White House 20 Apr 2024
• US House passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan VOA 20 Apr 2024 -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday passed with bipartisan support a four-part, $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, putting the legislation on track for enactment following a long, difficult path through Congress.
• US House rubberstamps $95 billion 'aid' for Israel, Ukraine, Chinese Taipei Press TV 20 Apr 2024 -- The US House of Representatives has passed a whopping $95-billion so-called aid package aimed at the Israeli regime, Ukraine, and the Chinese Taipei amid warnings about further contribution by Washington to global crises.
• U.S. House Approves Much-Delayed $61 Billion Aid Package For Ukraine RFE/RL 20 Apr 2024 -- The U.S. House of Representatives on April 20 voted to approve a much-delayed aid package for Ukraine, seen as a critical lifeline for the country's survival in the face of Russia's aggression.
• US House Passes $60.84 Billion Ukraine Aid Bill in 311-112 Vote, Sending it to Senate Sputnik 20 Apr 2024 -- The US House of Representatives on Saturday passed a bill with $60.84 billion in Ukraine-related aid, amid warnings from the Biden administration that Ukraine could face battlefield setbacks without further assistance.
• US Mulls Posting More Military Advisers to Kiev Embassy - Pentagon Sputnik 20 Apr 2024 -- The United States is considering sending more military advisers to the US Embassy in Kiev, the US Department of Defense spokesman Patrick Ryder said.

NATO

United Nations

Foreign Reactions

• Minister of Foreign Affairs Tsahkna: US aid package has the capacity to bring the expected turnaround on the battlefield Estonia MFA 20 Apr 2024 -- The decision by US Congress to adopt the long-awaited Ukraine aid package could bring a turning point on the battlefield in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.

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