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Combat Operations

• More than 3,000 North Koreans killed, wounded in Russia's Kursk: Zelenskyy Radio Free Asia 23 Dec 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers had been killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk region, while South Korea said the North appeared to be preparing to send more troops and military equipment to Russia.
• Russian POWs in Ukraine call their North Korean allies 'reckless' Radio Free Asia 23 Dec 2024 -- Russian prisoners of war captured by Ukrainian forces complained about the lack of discipline and professionalism of North Korean troops dispatched to fight in the conflict, video footage of their interrogation shows.

Ukraine

• Ukraine Supports Stabilizing Syria, Zelenskiy Says As He Again Warns Of Russia-North Korea Cooperation RFE/RL 23 Dec 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine is interested in stabilizing the situation in Syria and believes it is essential for the country's security to remove any Russian presence from the country.
• Zelenskiy Accuses Slovak PM Of Wanting To 'Help Putin' Through Gas Payments RFE/RL 23 Dec 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico of wanting to "help" President Vladimir Putin earn money to fund Russia's war in Ukraine after Fico paid a visit to Putin in Moscow.
• Moscow Does Not Understand Words, but It Must Feel Strength - Address by the President President of Ukraine 23 Dec 2024
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer Discussed Continued Cooperation and Support for Ukrainian Arms Production President of Ukraine 23 Dec 2024

Russia

• Russian Defence Ministry reports on repelling AFU attempt to invade Russian territory in Kursk region (23 December 2024) Russia MoD 23 Dec 2024 -- The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the operation to neutralise an enemy group, which broke into the territory of Kursk region.

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Foreign Reactions

• The arms and military equipment Germany is sending to Ukraine Germany - Federal Government 23 Dec 2024 -- Germany provides support for Ukraine by supplying equipment and weapons, these come from supplies of the Federal Arms Forces and from deliveries from industry financed from the Federal Government's funds for security capacity building. An overview.
• If Russia is so concerned about Ukraine's defensive action then Russia should stop invading: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 23 Dec 2024 -- Statement by Fergus Eckersley, UK Minister Counsellor, at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
• PM call with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine: 23 December 2024 Gov.UK 23 Dec 2024
• Ukraine: Switzerland adopts further sanctions Federal Council - Swiss Government 23 Dec 2024 -- The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), in its capacity as the competent body for sanctions, has expanded its list of sanctions against Russia and Belarus. Switzerland is thus adopting the additional sanctions decided by the EU in response to Russia's continuing military aggression against Ukraine and the situation in Belarus. The changes will take effect on 24 December.
• Chinese FM briefs on recent meeting held by Group of 'Friends for Peace' on the Ukraine crisis Global Times 23 Dec 2024 -- Commenting on the Meeting of the Group of "Friends for Peace" on the Ukraine Crisis held recently, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that the participants had called for efforts to de-escalate the situation, emphasizing the importance of non-expansion of the battlefield and non-intensification of fighting, supporting for a comprehensive and lasting settlement by the parties to the conflict through inclusive diplomacy and political means based on the UN Charter and international law.
• Lithuania Contributes to the Restoration of Ukraine's Telecommunications Sector with a €20,000 Donation to the ITU Fund Lithuania MFA 23 Dec 2024 -- Lithuania has transferred €20,000 to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Special Fund in Trust for Ukraine, aimed at rebuilding the country's telecommunications sector, which has been devastated by Russia's military invasion.

News Reports

• Uzbek Authorities Keeping Tabs On Family Of Suspect In Russian General's Killing RFE/RL 23 Dec 2024 -- Uzbek authorities are keeping a close eye on the family of the suspect in the high-profile assassination of a Russian general in Moscow last week, neighbors and activists say.