16 May 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Russia sees 'window of opportunity' as Ukrainian forces await US weapons VOA 16 May 2024 -- Russian forces are expanding their attacks on Ukrainian border settlements close to the northeastern city of Kharkiv, opening up a new front in the war, as Kyiv struggles to hold off a renewed Russian offensive.
Zelenskyy visits Kharkiv amid Russian offensive VOA 16 May 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he traveled Thursday to the northeastern city of Kharkiv to meet with military officials amid a Russian offensive in the region.
Zelenskiy Visits Kharkiv, Says Situation Difficult But 'Under Control' RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the situation in the northeastern region of Kharkiv, where Russian forces have been pressing with a large-scale assault since last week, continues to be very difficult, but it is "generally under control.

Ukraine Loses Over 520 Soldiers in DPR in Battles With Russian Southern Troops - MoD Sputnik 16 May 2024 -- Russia's Battlegroup Yug have improved their position along the front line and defeated Ukrainian troops, with Ukraine losing more than 520 soldiers in this direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Russia Destroys Drones, Rockets Over Crimea, Bryansk, Kaluga, Tula Regions - MoD Sputnik 16 May 2024 -- This night, Russian air defenses shot down Vilkha multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) rockets, a Tochka-U missile and a drone over the Belgorod Region, as well as drones over Crimea, the Bryansk Region, the Kaluga Region and the Tula Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Putin, Xi Talk War In Ukraine As They Boast Stronger China-Russia Ties RFE/RL 16 May 2024 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin praised his strengthening partnership with China during a state visit to Beijing where Chinese leader Xi Jinping pledged to play a constructive role in helping Europe return to "peace and stability."

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing DoD 16 May 2024
Ukraine - Blanket Order Sustainment of U.S. Army Supplied Systems DSCA 16 May 2024 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Blanket Order Sustainment of U.S. Army Supplied Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
U.S. to provide additional 2 bln USD in military aid for Ukraine People's Daily 16 May 2024 -- Visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Wednesday that his country will provide an additional 2 billion U.S. dollars in military aid for Ukraine, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported.

Update 228 - IAEA Director General Statement on Situation in Ukraine IAEA 16 May 2024 -- A new team of experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) today, crossing the frontline to reach the site as part of the IAEA's indispensable mission to help prevent a nuclear accident during the armed conflict, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said.
The Safety of Civilians Must Be Ensured. They are not a Target UNOCHA 16 May 2024 -- Humanitarian Coordinator for Ukraine, Denise brown, Condemns Attacks in Kherson City and the Kharkiv Region

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: Council bans broadcasting activities in the European Union of four more Russia-associated media outlets EC/CEU 17 May 2024 -- The Council today decided to suspend the broadcasting activities in the European Union of four additional media outlets, which spread and support the Russian propaganda and war of aggression against Ukraine: Voice of Europe, RIA Novosti, Izvestia and Rossiyskaya Gazeta.

Iran's UN Envoy: Tehran's neutrality position in Ukraine conflict unchanged IRNA 16 May 2024 -- Amir Saeed Iravani, Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran has always adopted a neutral position since the beginning of the Ukraine conflict, and this principled position has remained unchanged.

Press Statement of DPRK Ambassador to Russian Federation KCNA 16 May 2024 -- DPRK Ambassador to the Russian Federation Sin Hong Chol Thursday released the following press statement titled "Extreme unethical terrorism must be punished":

The Week In Russia: The War Is His Everything RFE/RL 17 May 2024 -- Over a two-week period that has encompassed an inauguration, a military shake-up, a new offensive in Ukraine, and a trip to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin's words and actions underscore the extent to which the war he started will be Russia's main focus for years to come.

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