Newsletter 01/02/2024
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All 27 EU leaders agree on EUR 50B aid package for Ukraine
"This locks in steadfast, long-term, predictable funding for Ukraine. EU is taking leadership & responsibility in support for Ukraine; we know what is at stake," European Council President Charles Michel wrote on X.
Zelensky calls on EU to provide EUR 5B in annual military aid to Ukraine
He noted that intelligence confirms that Russia will receive a million artillery shells from Pyongyang. “Meanwhile, unfortunately, the implementation of the European plan to supply one million artillery shells to Ukraine is being delayed. And this too is a signal of global competition, in which Europe cannot afford to lose,” Zelensky stated.
Ukraine remains priority for EU: Michel sums up results of summit in Brussels
The European Council has sent a very powerful signal of support to the people of Ukraine, demonstrated the unity of the European Union for European citizens and made it clear to the Kremlin leadership that Europe did not allow itself to be intimidated.
Explosions rock occupied Crimea
In the temporarily occupied Crimea, locals heard a series of blasts Thursday morning.
War
Russia to see its offensive potential exhaust within next six months - Ukraine’s top spy
The head of the Main Initelligence Directorate of Ukraine’s Defense Ministry (GUR), Kyrylo Budanov, says the next six months will be "interesting", as during this period Russia's push along front lines will end.
War update: 66 combat clashes on front lines, Ukraine’s Air Force strikes 15 enemy clusters
In the past 24 hours, 66 combat clashes were reported on the front lines. The Air Force of Ukraine launched 15 strikes on enemy manpower clusters.
Defense
About 200 companies producing drones in Ukraine - Shmyhal
"The government is systematically working to increase the number of Ukrainian drones at the front. We focus not only on state projects, but also on private companies," Shmyhal said.
Politics
Russia's war against Ukraine remains biggest threat to Europe - Borrell
"Today, the leaders will focus on the Ukrainian issue. I want to stress that Russia's war against Ukraine is the biggest threat to European security. It's almost two years since Russia launched this unjustified war against Ukraine, willing to destroy the country and split it into pieces, and it continues doing so. We can and should do more to support Ukraine. I repeat - this is the biggest threat to European security. If we don't do it, we will pay a higher price," EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said.
Economy
Vice PM outlines priority tasks for Ukrainian drone manufacturers
According to the official, in 2022, Ukraine actually created a drone market from scratch.
"Now it’s hundreds of companies. This is the result of a consistent policy and market opening. The open market is a game-changer, and it is our conscious position to allow everyone to enter and then create competition. That was the idea," Fedorov said.
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Ukrainian forces destroy Russia's Ivanovets missile boat
Up to 40 crew members could have been on board Russia’s missile boat destroyed on the night of February 1. Search operations are underway.
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