21 May 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Humanitarian needs spike as Russia escalates offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region VOA 21 May 2024 -- U.N. agencies report Russia's escalating military offensive in Ukraine's Kharkiv region over the past two weeks is causing an alarming spike in humanitarian needs as deaths and injuries grow and thousands flee in the wake of relentless aerial attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure.
Ukraine says armed forces hit Russian cruise missile carrier in Crimea Press TV 21 May 2024 -- Ukraine claims its armed forces have hit a Russian cruise missile carrier in the Black Sea peninsula of Crimea.

Ukraine attacks kill two in Russia's Belgorod, Donetsk Press TV 21 May 2024 -- Ukraine has killed two people in separate aerial attacks on Russia's border region of Belgorod and the city of Donetsk, officials say.
Ukraine Loses Up to 425 Soldiers in Battles With Russia's Battlegroup Zapad - MoD Sputnik 21 May 2024 -- Ukraine lost up to 425 soldiers in battles with Russia's Battlegroup Zapad over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Tuesday.

Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder Holds a Press Briefing DoD 21 May 2024
Biden administration faces pressure on US weapons restrictions in Russia VOA 21 May 2024 -- In recent weeks Ukraine has intensified its appeals to the Biden administration to lift the ban on using U.S.-provided weapons to strike targets inside Russia.

UNHCR alarmed at growing humanitarian needs around Kharkiv, Ukraine UNHCR 21 May 2024 -- This is a summary of what was said by UNHCR spokesperson Shabia Mantoo - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Ukraine: humanitarian, health needs soar as Kharkiv hostilities intensify UN News 21 May 2024 -- The UN expressed new concerns on Tuesday over a rise in displacement and humanitarian needs in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region amid "relentless" Russian air and ground attacks.
Ukraine: Evacuees brought to safety as Russian strikes intensify UN News 21 May 2024 -- Fresh air strikes continue in Ukraine, where around 16,000 have been forced to evacuate from villages in the Kharkiv region near the border with Russia, since 10 May, according to the UN aid coordination office (OCHA).

Commission welcomes Council decision on the use of proceeds from immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine European Commission 21 May 2024 -- The Commission welcomes the formal decision taken in the General Affairs Council on the Commission's and High Representative's proposal to use the proceeds from immobilised Russian assets for Ukraine.
EU Approves Use Of Frozen Russian Assets For Ukraine As Zelenskiy Claims 'Tangible' Results RFE/RL 21 May 2024 -- The European Union has given official approval for the use of proceeds from frozen assets of the Russian central bank to beef up the defense of Ukraine, the European Council announced on May 21, a move that could see as much as 3 billion euros ($3.23 billion) diverted to Kyiv's military this year.
EU Approves Use of Income From Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine - Czech Foreign Minister Sputnik 21 May 2024 -- The European Union has approved the use of revenues from frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said on Tuesday, adding that 90% of the sum would go to the Ukrainian armed forces.

Minister Joly announces additional sanctions in response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine Canada 21 May 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions on two individuals and six entities under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. These sanctions are being imposed in coordination with Canada's international partners.

"Putin, in his imperial delusion, sought to grab Ukraine. Instead, he has allied it firmly with Europe." - Foreign Minister Baerbock visits Ukraine once again Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 May 2024 -- On 21 May, Foreign Minister Baerbock arrived in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv for another visit. Read more to discover why the Minister's eighth visit comes at such a crucial moment.
Foreign Minister Baerbock on her arrival in Kyiv Germany Federal Foreign Office 21 May 2024
German Foreign Minister Arrives on Unannounced Visit to Ukraine - Reports Sputnik 21 May 2024 -- German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has arrived in Kiev on an unannounced visit that was not mentioned earlier for security reasons, German news agency DPA reported on Tuesday.

UK strengthens ties with Finland in vow to support Ukraine UK FCDO 21 May 2024 -- The UK and Finland have signed a strategic partnership declaring Russia as the most significant and direct threat to European peace and stability.

China urges US not to use Ukraine crisis to advance geopolitical strategies, provoke camp confrontations Global Times 21 May 2024 -- A Chinese envoy refuted the US representative's unreasonable accusations against China at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Briefing on Ukraine on Monday, urging the US not to use the Ukraine crisis to advance geopolitical strategies, provoke camp confrontations, or serve its own agenda.

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