Newsletter 07/03/2024
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Zelensky approves Zaluzhnyi's candidacy as ambassador to UK
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has approved the candidacy of former Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi for the post of ambassador to the United Kingdom.
Ukraine repels 39 attacks in Avdiivka and Novopavlivka directions
During the day, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 51 attacks by Russian troops in four directions and one assault on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region.
Strike on Sumy: one person injured, school and medical facilities damaged
In Sumy, as a result of an enemy missile attack, one civilian was injured and the premises of a school, two medical institutions, and a water utility were damaged/Photos
Norway to donate $153M for Czech-led initiative to buy ammunition for Ukraine
Norway will join the Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine from third countries and donate about 1.6 billion Norwegian crowns ($153 million).
Biden administration weighs tapping army funds for Ukraine - Bloomberg
President Joe's Biden administration is considering attracting about $200 million in U.S. Army funding to send weapons and ammunition to Ukraine.
Center for Strategic Communications refutes Russian fake about destruction of HIMARS
The information about the alleged destruction of the HIMARS system and damage to Abrams tanks on the border of the Kherson region, which is being spread by Kremlin propagandists, is fake.
Conference on Ukraine’s reconstruction opens in Berlin
Germany supports and will continue to support Ukraine’s recovery, both at the governmental level and at the level of municipalities and communities.
Defense
Czech defense company negotiating production of ammunition in Ukraine
The Czech arms manufacturer Czechoslovak Group (CSK) has offered Ukraine, faced with a significant shortage of ammunition, to increase its own production.
War
Russia’s full-scale assault on Chasiv Yar highly unlikely – UK intel
Russia's operational objective is to seize the town of Chasiv Yar in the Donetsk region, however, it is highly unlikely that Russian forces are currently able to attempt a full-scale assault on the town.
ISW has not observed confirmation of claimed Russian troops' advance
Russian milbloggers claimed that Russian forces advanced several hundred meters in depth near Terny (west of Kreminna) and seized several unspecified Ukrainian strongpoints. However, there has been no confirmation of these claims.
Economy
Ukraine wants to increase its own revenues by 0.5% of GDP: how?
The Ministry of Finance has decided how to raise additional UAH 44 billion to the budget and where, if necessary, it will look for more resources
Politics
State Department, Marshall Fund announce initiative to rebuild Ukrainian cities
The State Department and the GMF will collaborate to bring key stakeholders, technical experts, and funding partners to the UCP effort, capitalizing on the energy and ingenuity of businesses and the private sector, universities, non-governmental organizations, and foundations
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