15 May 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News |
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Combat Operations
- Plight of Ukrainian civilians grows as Russian forces step up attacks VOA 15 May 2024 -- United Nations humanitarian workers are calling on Russia to immediately end its armed attacks in Ukraine as the intensification of fighting in the eastern part of the country in recent days causes a surge in civilian casualties and displacement, and the destruction of critical infrastructure.
Ukraine
- Zelensky cancels visits to Spain, Portugal due to situation in Ukraine ISNA 15 May 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was supposed to visit Spain on May 17 to sign a security agreement between both countries.
- Zelensky Cancels Visit to Spain Due to Difficult Situation in Ukraine - Reports Sputnik 15 May 2024 -- Volodymyr Zelensky has canceled his visit to Spain on May 17 due to the difficult situation in Ukraine, Spanish news agency EFE reported on Wednesday, citing diplomatic sources.
- Ukraine Urges US to Lift Ban on Using US-Made Weapons to Attack Russian Soil - Reports Sputnik 15 May 2024 -- Kiev is pressing US President Joe Biden's administration to lift the ban on using the US-supplied weapons to strike inside Russian territory amid the advance of the Russian armed forces in the Kharkov region, Politico reported, citing undisclosed officials.
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 15 May 2024
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken And U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker At a Visit to Esper Bionics US Dept. of State 15 May 2024
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken At a Visit to an Agricultural Logistics and Transshipment Partner Facility US Dept. of State 15 May 2024
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba at a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 15 May 2024
- Georgia, Liechtenstein, and Malawi will Participate in the Global Peace Summit President of Ukraine 15 May 2024
- Over the Course of the Day, our Defense and Security Forces Have Managed to Partially Stabilize the Situation — Address by the President President of Ukraine 15 May 2024
Russia
- Ahead of China visit, Putin says he is ready to negotiate on Ukraine war VOA 15 May 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with Chinese media Wednesday that Russia is ready to negotiate on the war in Ukraine.
- Putin says China clearly understands roots of Ukraine crisis Global Times 15 May 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said before his trip to China that Russia is open to a dialogue on Ukraine, but such negotiations must take into account the interests of all countries involved in the conflict, including Russia's, and he expressed positive views on China's position on the Ukraine crisis.
- Russian Troops Making Gains in Special Military Op On All Fronts Daily - Putin Sputnik 15 May 2024 -- The Russian armed forces are improving their tactical positions in all directions every day, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
- Russian Forces Completely Liberate Village of Rabotino in Zaporozhye Region Sputnik 15 May 2024 -- The Russian Forces have completely liberated Rabotino, a village in the Zaporozhye region lying at strategic crossroads.
- Ukrainian Drone Downed Over Russia's Tatarstan - MoD Sputnik 15 May 2024 -- Russian air defense systems have downed a Ukrainian drone over the territory of the Republic of Tatarstan, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
- Russia's Air Defenses Down 10 ATACMS Missiles Over Crimea - MoD Sputnik 15 May 2024 -- Russian air defense systems shot down ten missiles of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) over Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
- Inside Russia's Improvised System For Mobilizing Men For The Ukraine War: An RFE/RL Investigation RFE/RL 15 May 2024 -- The job recruitment ad, sent via WhatsApp, was short and sweet, aimed at a potential recruit: apply for a position with the national railway company - and end up fighting in the "special military operation," the Kremlin's euphemism for the war in Ukraine.
United States
- Blinken Announces Upcoming $2 Billion Tranche Of Military Aid For Ukraine RFE/RL 15 May 2024 -- The United States is fast-tracking $2 billion in military aid for embattled Ukrainian forces, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, as they struggle to stave off a Russian advance in the northeastern Kharkiv region.
- Blinken announces $2 billion in new US military assistance for Ukraine VOA 15 May 2024 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday $2 billion in funding to finance Ukraine's military efforts as he concluded his two-day visit to Kyiv.
NATO
United Nations
- Ukraine: UNICEF supports Kharkiv families evacuating from areas near Russia UN News 15 May 2024 -- Amidst the rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Kharkiv region in northeastern Ukraine, UN agencies are helping local authorities to evacuate thousands of people from border areas with Russia.
Foreign Reactions
- Sweden Has No Plans to Send Troops to Ukraine, But May Consider Such Option Sputnik 15 May 2024 -- Stockholm has no plans to send personnel to Ukraine, but may consider such an option if it is proposed by NATO allies, Swedish Defense Minister Paul Jonson said.
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