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24 June 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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Combat Operations
Ukraine
Russia
- Lavrov Accuses West of Issuing Ultimatum to Russia in Peace Efforts Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- Most moves by the West since the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine resemble an ultimatum to the Russian Federation, including Moscow's attempts to settle the conflict, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a press conference following a meeting with his Belarussian counterpart.
- US Involvement in Sevastopol Attack is Undeniable - Russian Foreign Ministry Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that US involvement in the missile strike on Sevastopol is beyond doubt, claiming that Washington and its allies have established a neo-Nazi regime in Kiev.
- Russian Forces Hit Ukrainian Logistics Hub Storing Western-Supplied Missiles Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- The Russian Aerospace Forces struck a major logistics center of the Ukrainian Armed Forces over the past 24 hours, where Western-supplied missiles were stored, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Monday.
- Putin's Peace Proposals for Ukraine Remain Valid Despite Sevastopol Attack - Kremlin Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- Peace proposals for Ukraine voiced by Russian President Vladimir Putin remain in force and the time frames have been announced, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
- Russian Foreign Ministry Summons US Ambassador Over Attack on Sevastopol Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it had summoned US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy to express a demarche in connection with Kiev's missile attack on Sevastopol.
- Russia Fully Aware Who is Behind Sevastopol Missile Attack - Kremlin Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- On Sunday, the Ukrainian armed forces attacked Sevastopol using US-made ATACMS missiles with cluster warheads, four of which were shot down and one deflected and exploded over the city in Crimea, Russia. The attack killed at least four people and injured more than 150 others.
- Russian Forces Pummel Odessa Warehouse Holding Western-Made Missiles Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- The airstrike occurred in the area of Krayan, a heavy crane factory, where there was a warehouse with Western-made missiles, the coordinator of the Nikolayev underground, Sergei Lebedev, told Sputnik.
- Over 1,700 Ukrainian forces killed in 24 hours: Russia Press TV 24 Jun 2024 -- Russia's Defense Ministry says more than 1,700 Ukrainian forces were killed in 24 hours as fighting intensifies between the warring sides.
- Foreign Ministry statement on the terrorist attack at Sevastopol Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jun 2024
- Press release on the Foreign Ministry summoning US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jun 2024
United States
- Major General Pat Ryder, Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds an Off-Camera Press Briefing DoD 24 Jun 2024
- US expected to announce $150M in new military aid for Ukraine VOA 24 Jun 2024 -- The U.S. is expected to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine valued at up to $150 million as soon as Tuesday, two U.S. officials tell VOA.
- Statement from National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan Announcing Support for Ukrainian Children's Education Following Russian Attacks The White House 24 Jun 2024
- Battlefield Realities, Pace of Innovation at Center of NATO-Ukraine Defense Innovators Forum DoD News 24 Jun 2024 -- Since the outset of Russia's war of aggression, Ukraine has skillfully orchestrated a whole-of-society approach to develop innovative technology to defend itself. In this spirit, operational end users, technologists, investors, entrepreneurs, academics, researchers and defense officials from 17 countries gathered at AGH University in Krakow, Poland, earlier this month to bring together innovation ecosystems on real-world challenges — including live flight testing for drone software. The Defense Innovation Unit organized the event in partnership with NATO, Ukraine's Brave1 and the Polish Ministry of National Defense.
- U.S. Disputes Russia's Claim About Responsibility For Strike On Crimea RFE/RL 24 Jun 2024 -- The United States responded on June 24 to Russia's claim that it was to blame for a deadly attack on Crimea on June 23 by pointing the finger back at Moscow for starting the war and by saying that the weapons it provides are for Ukraine to use to defend its territory against Russian aggression.
NATO
United Nations
Foreign Reactions
- With Elections Clouding Future Of Aid, West Extends Ukraine's Fighting Capability Deep Into 2025 RFE/RL 24 Jun 2024 -- When the U.S. Congress approved $61 billion in aid for Kyiv in April after a six-month delay that cost Ukraine territory and a large chunk of its energy system, a nagging question immediately emerged: Was this the last major support package for a country fighting a massive Russian invasion?
- EU Approves New Sanctions To Limit 'Russia's Criminal Actions Against Ukraine' RFE/RL 24 Jun 2024 -- The European Union's 27 members agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia over its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with the target being "high-value sectors" including energy, finance, and trade.
- 14th package of sanctions on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: EU lists additional 69 individuals and 47 entities EC/CEU 24 Jun 2024 -- As part of the comprehensive fourteenth package of sanctions adopted earlier today, the Council decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 69 individuals and 47 entities responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
- Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: comprehensive EU's 14th package of sanctions cracks down on circumvention and adopts energy measures EC/CEU 24 Jun 2024 -- The Council adopted today a 14th package of economic and individual restrictive measures dealing a further blow to Putin's regime and those who perpetuate his illegal, unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression against Ukraine.
- EU adopts 14th package of sanctions against Russia for its continued illegal war against Ukraine, strengthening enforcement and anti-circumvention measures European Commission 24 Jun 2024 -- The Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The new package responds to the needs and findings on the ground, and tackles enforcement issues.
- Questions and Answers on the 14th package of restrictive measures against Russia European Commission 24 Jun 2024
- EU expands sanctions against Russia and tackles sanctions circumvention Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 24 Jun 2024 -- The 14th EU sanctions package deploys significant new measures to prevent the circumvention and evasion of sanctions imposed on Russia. Among a slew of new measures the package addresses issues related to aviation and the shadow fleet, expands export bans, imposes additional restrictions on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) revenues, and increases the obligations of businesses to tackle sanctions circumvention. The list of individuals subject to asset freezes and travel bans will also be significantly extended.
- Macron Rules Out Sending French Troops to Ukraine in Near Future Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that he did not plan to send French soldiers to fight in Ukraine in the near future.
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