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24 February 2025 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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- Russia's 3-year-war on Ukraine still unresolved VOA 24 Feb 2025 -- Russia's war on Ukraine hit the three-year mark Monday and the conflict is no more settled than it was when Moscow's troops first stormed across the border of its neighbor.
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- With 10 Votes in Favour, 5 Abstentions, Security Council Adopts Resolution 2774 (2025) Mourning Loss of Life, as Russian Federation's Invasion of Ukraine Enters Fourth Year UN Security Council 24 Feb 2025 -- As the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine entered its fourth year, the Security Council today adopted a resolution mourning the tragic loss of life and reiterating that the principal purpose of the United Nations is to maintain international peace and security and peacefully settle disputes.
- News Comment: UNHCR's Grandi urges world to remember Ukraine's displaced and war-affected people UNHCR 24 Feb 2025 -- This statement is attributable to Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.
- Ukraine war: Amid shifting alliances, General Assembly passes resolution condemning Russia's aggression UN News 24 Feb 2025 -- Three years to the day since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UN General Assembly adopted two competing resolutions on resolving the conflict on Monday, one initiated by the United States and the other by Ukraine - a sign of strategic differences within the transatlantic alliance over the way forward for peace.
- Russia's repression at home and aggression against Ukraine demand justice, no lasting peace without accountability say UN experts OHCHR 24 Feb 2025 -- As Russia's aggression against Ukraine enters its fourth year today, and discussions intensify about settling the war without Ukraine's participation, UN experts* demand accountability and warn that without guarantees for human rights and justice there can be no peace. They issued the following joint statement:
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- Continued efforts to ensuring justice and accountability key to lasting peace in Ukraine, OSCE human rights office says OSCE 24 Feb 2025 -- As we mark the third year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, efforts to uphold justice and achieve accountability remain crucial for a just and lasting peace, the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) said today.
- Statement by the OSCE Troika to mark the start of the fourth year of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine OSCE 24 Feb 2025 -- Today, the OSCE Troika - Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE and Foreign Minister of Finland Elina Valtonen, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism of Malta Ian Borg, and Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis - made the following statement:
- Council of Europe marks third anniversary of start of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine Council of Europe 24 Feb 2025 -- To mark the third anniversary of the start of the Russian Federation's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, the Ministers' Deputies (ambassadors) have held an extraordinary meeting focusing on Ukrainian civilians held prisoner by the authorities of the Russian Federation.
- 16th package of sanctions on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine: EU lists additional 48 individuals and 35 entities EC/CEU 24 Feb 2025 -- As part of the comprehensive sixteenth package of sanctions adopted earlier today, the Council decided to impose targeted restrictive measures on an additional 48 individuals and 35 entities responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
- Three years of Russia's full-scale invasion and war of aggression against Ukraine: EU adopts its 16th package of economic and individual measures EC/CEU 24 Feb 2025 -- On the third year mark of the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Council adopted today a wide-ranging 16th package of economic and individual restrictive measures.
- European Union ramps up sanctions against Russia and Belarus Estonia MFA 24 Feb 2025 -- On Monday 24 February, the European Union adopted a new package of sanctions, ramping up restrictive measures imposed against Russia and Belarus.
- EU imposes new sanctions on Russia on third anniversary of Ukraine war Press TV 24 Feb 2025 -- On the anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, the European Union (EU) has imposed its 16th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting key sectors of its economy and "military-industrial complex".
- EU's 16th sanctions package bans imports of aluminium from Russia and cracks down on shadow fleet Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 24 Feb 2025 -- The 16th sanctions package adopted by the European Union on 24 February bans imports of primary aluminium and extends export prohibitions. The package also imposes new sanctions on shadow vessels and those who support the operations of the shadow fleet.
- Dace Melbārde: the EU's 16th package of sanctions targeting Russia further undermines the crumbling Russian economy Latvia MFA 24 Feb 2025 -- Three years into the brutal war of aggression waged by Russia against Ukraine, on 24 February 2025, ministers at the European Union Foreign Affairs Council approved the 16th round of EU sanctions on Russia, reinforcing the restrictive and anti-circumvention measures.
- EU adopts 16th sanctions package against Russia on third anniversary of full-scale invasion of Ukraine Government Offices of Sweden 24 Feb 2025 -- On the third anniversary of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU has adopted the 16th sanctions package since the launch of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.
- Germany continues to stand with Ukraine - the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion Germany Federal Foreign Office 24 Feb 2025 -- Germany is providing substantial support - almost 44 billion euro in total to date - to the people in Ukraine, and it stands firmly by their side, making available much more than just military equipment.
- New package of sanctions against Russia Germany - Federal Government 24 Feb 2025 -- The EU states have agreed on a 16th package of sanctions against Russia. By adopting the package, the European Union is sending Russia another signal of its determination.
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna in Brussels: Europe will continue acting decisively to put Ukraine in a position of strength Estonia MFA 24 Feb 2025 -- Today 24 February, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna attended the meeting of the foreign ministers of the European Union in Brussels, where he said that the newly adopted 16th package of sanctions and the EU's initiative for ramping up military support demonstrated that the union would continue acting with resolve to pressure Russia and help Ukraine to a position of strength.
- Estonian and French Defence Ministers discussed the future of European and Ukrainian security in Tallinn Estonia MoD 24 Feb 2025 -- Today, Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur hosted French Minister of Defence Sébastien Lecornu in Tallinn.
- Finland continues its active support for Ukraine Finnish Government 24 Feb 2025 -- Finland has been active in responding to Ukraine's need for assistance. Finland has delivered more than 100 vehicles to Ukraine through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
- Finland to support Ukraine's resilience and stability on third anniversary of war of aggression Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 24 Feb 2025 -- Finland supports the second phase (2025-2027) of the Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine (PFRU) with a total of EUR 4.5 million. There are nine countries channelling their support to Ukraine through the Partnership Fund.
- Norway to increase support for Ukrainian defence industry and procurement of drones for Ukraine Government of Norway 24 Feb 2025 -- The Government is planning to provide NOK 3.5 billion for the procurement of military equipment for Ukraine from the Ukrainian defence industry.
- Norway to contribute equipment and training for a Ukrainian brigade Government of Norway 24 Feb 2025 -- The Nordic-Baltic countries will provide equipment and training for a Ukrainian brigade-sized unit. This is in response to a request by Ukraine.
- Norway to provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova Government of Norway 24 Feb 2025 -- The Norwegian Government will provide NOK 12.5 billion in civilian support to Ukraine and Moldova in 2025. Key focus areas include energy security and humanitarian assistance.
- Prime Minister Støre in Kyiv on third anniversary of the invasion: Norway stands firm in its support to Ukraine Government of Norway 24 Feb 2025 -- Today, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre is in Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky on the third anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.
- Government provides SEK 9 million in support to Ukrainian Institute in Sweden to promote cultural heritage Government Offices of Sweden 24 Feb 2025 -- The Government is providing SEK 9 million in support to the Ukrainian Institute in Sweden over a period of three years.
- "Now is the time for Europe really to step up on Ukraine" Government Offices of Sweden 24 Feb 2025 -- Opinion piece, Financial Times, 24 February 2025,by Maria Malmer Stenergard, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sweden, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Denmark, Margus Tsahkna, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Estonia, Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Finland, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Iceland, Baiba Braže, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Latvia, Kęstutis Budrys, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lithuania, and Espen Barth Eide, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Norway.
- Sweden donates air defence systems to Ukraine worth SEK 1.2 billion Government Offices of Sweden 24 Feb 2025 -- The Government intends shortly to authorise the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to procure RBS 70 and Tridon Mk2 air defence systems for donation to Ukraine.
- Statement by Latvia United Nations General Assembly 24 February 2025, New York Latvia MFA 24 Feb 2025
- Now is the time for Europe really to step up on Ukraine Latvia MFA 24 Feb 2025 -- The writer is Denmark's foreign minister. He writes together with the other foreign ministers of the Nordic and Baltic countries
- Statement by Latvia, United Nations General Assembly, 24 February 2025, New York Latvia MFA 24 Feb 2025
- Baiba Braže: Russia is using torture as a coordinated state policy against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war Latvia MFA 24 Feb 2025 -- As 24 February marks three years since Russia unleashed its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine, the Latvian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, addressed the United Nations Human Rights Council (via videoconference), emphasizing that for three years Russia has been seeking to deprive Ukraine of its future.
- Budrys in Brussels: a temporary ceasefire would allow Putin to regroup and attack with a new force Lithuania MFA 24 Feb 2025 -- Today, on 24 February, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Kęstutis Budrys, is attending the European Union's Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels.
- Minister of National Defence is visiting Ukraine in demonstration of solidarity on the anniversary of the invasion Lithuania MND 24 Feb 2025 -- Minister of National Defence Dovilė Šakalienė has departed for Ukraine in delegation of the President of the Republic of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda where the third anniversary of the wide-scale war is marked.
- The President at the meeting between NB8 leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The goal is putting a stop to Russian aggression, not just achieving a short-term ceasefire President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Feb 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda, together with the leaders of the Nordic-Baltic Eight (NB8) countries, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ukraine.
- The President: Ukraine's security is Europe's security President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Feb 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda is on a working visit to Kyiv, where he attended the Ukraine Support Summit on Monday.
- The President visits Kyiv President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Feb 2025 -- President Gitanas Nausėda on Monday arrived in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv.
- Minister Radosław Sikorski addresses UN General Assembly and Security Council Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Feb 2025 -- On 24 February 2025, Poland's top diplomat Radosław Sikorski took part in UN events organised in New York at three-year mark of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
- Prime Minister Golob: Slovenia stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people Republic of Slovenia 24 Feb 2025
- Statement on the third anniversary of the Russian aggression against Ukraine Spain MFA 24 Feb 2025
- There can be no equivalence between Russia and Ukraine in how this Council refers to this war: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Feb 2025 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, following the vote on the UN Security Council Resolution 2774 on Ukraine.
- A peace that rewards aggression is not real peace: UK Statement in the UN General Assembly UK FCDO 24 Feb 2025 -- Explanation of vote by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, in the UN General Assembly Emergency Special Session on Ukraine.
- OSCE Reinforced Permanent Council, February 2025: UK statement UK FCDO 24 Feb 2025 -- UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, addresses a Reinforced meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and underlines continued UK support for Ukraine.
- UK announces largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022 UK FCDO 24 Feb 2025 -- Three years on from President Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK has today imposed over 100 new sanctions directly targeting those who continue to aid the invasion.
- There needs to be a lasting and just peace with Ukraine's voice at the heart of any talks: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Feb 2025 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
- PM remarks at a meeting convened by President Zelenskyy to mark three years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine: 24 February 2025 Gov.UK 24 Feb 2025
- UK steps up life-saving medical support for Ukraine's Armed Forces UK MOD 24 Feb 2025 -- The Ministry of Defence will double its funding for medical and rehabilitation services for Ukraine's troops
- Kremlin-linked elites face exclusion from UK UK MOD 24 Feb 2025 -- Elites with known links to the Kremlin may be subject to exclusion from the UK in show of steadfast support for Ukraine on 3 year anniversary of invasion.
- After three years of war, the Netherlands continues to support Ukraine Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Feb 2025 -- On 24 February 2022 Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. For three years the Ukrainian people have been fighting for their lives and for their liberty. This article explains why supporting Ukraine remains important - to the whole of Europe.
- Statement marking 3 years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine Canada 24 Feb 2025 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs; the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence; the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, and the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, today issued the following statement:
- Statement by the Prime Minister marking three years since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine Prime Minister of Canada 24 Feb 2025
- Three years on, Australia stands with Ukraine Prime Minister of Australia 24 Feb 2025
- Taiwan pledges continued aid to Ukraine on 3rd anniversary of war CNA 24 Feb 2025 -- Taiwan's government promised Monday that it will continue to offer humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, which was invaded by Russia three years ago to the day.
- China's position on Ukraine crisis remains consistent, clear, Chinese FM on Zelensky's expectation of China's role Global Times 24 Feb 2025 -- In response to media inquiry over Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's remarks about his expectation of China's role in peace in Ukraine and related remarks of US President Trump, as well as whether China will propose any new plans or initiatives to actively contribute to promoting peace in Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that China's position on the Ukraine crisis remains consistent and clear.
- China eyes Trump's Ukraine strategy, strengthens ties with Russia VOA 24 Feb 2025 -- Three years into Russia's aggression in Ukraine, China is closely monitoring U.S. President Donald Trump's strategy to end the war, as Beijing calculates its moves to position itself as a strategic partner for Ukraine while maintaining a no‐limits partnership with Russia, according to experts and former officials.
- Iran summons Polish envoy over 'baseless, biased' drone claims Press TV 24 Feb 2025 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has summoned the Polish chargé d'affaires to Tehran to protest Warsaw's "biased and baseless" remarks regarding military cooperation between Iran and Russia in the Ukraine war.
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