Newsletter 08/03/2024
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In Turkey, Zelensky visited the Hetman Ivan Mazepa corvette, which is being built for Ukraine
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U.S. Embassy in Russia warns of possible terror attacks in Moscow
The U.S. Embassy in Russia urged compatriots to avoid large gatherings in the next 48 hours due to the threat of terrorist attacks by extremists targeting the Russian capital.
Finland’s Stubb: NATO drill sending message to Russia
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said NATO’s ongoing military exercise in the Nordics sends a message to Russia that the alliance has the ability to act if a member were attacked.
Switzerland considers using Russian assets to fund war reparations in Ukraine
The upper house of the Swiss Parliament has endorsed a series of government-backed motions, paving the way for the use of frozen Russian assets to fund war reparations in Ukraine.
IAEA Board of Governors demands that Ukraine regain control over Zaporizhzhia NPP
By a majority of votes, the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has approved a draft resolution on nuclear safety, security and guarantees, which was developed by Ukraine.
UK Defence Secretary in Kyiv calls on democratic world to help Ukraine win war
British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps recorded a video from the center of Kyiv, in which he calls on the international community to support Ukraine.
‘Useful expert' from US invents Pentagon's plan to evacuate Zelensky to Lviv
He spreads Russian narratives to English-speaking audiences through Substack and Asia Times.
Defense
Luxembourg joins Czech initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine
Luxembourg has announced that it is joining the Czech-led initiative to purchase 800,000 units of artillery ammunition for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
UK to allocate funds to purchase 10,000 drones for Ukraine
The UK will allocate £325 million to purchase 10,000 cutting-edge drones for Ukraine.
Lithuania sends 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine
Lithuania has handed over another batch of military assistance to Ukraine, which includes 155mm artillery ammunition.
War
Russia’s combat losses in Ukraine stand at 422,310
Overall losses sustained by Russia’s invasion forces in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, have amounted to 422,310.
Ukrainian defense forces repelled attacks in six directions, 74 combat engagements over day
Over the past day, 74 combat engagements took place at the front, and in the Novopavlivka direction, the enemy, supported by aviation, tried to break through the defense of Ukrainian troops 18 times.
Economy
Shmygal and Dombrovskis discussed trade liberalization between Ukraine and EU
Ukraine seeks to reach agreements in principle on further tariff liberalization of the trade regime between Ukraine and the European Union within the current cadence of the European Commission.
Politics
German MEP calls on EU to sanction suppliers of raw material for ammo production in Russia
The European Union should extend sanctions to companies and individuals supplying raw material (nitrocellulose) to Russia for ammunition production.
Exclusive
Olga Dibrova, Ambassador of Ukraine to Finland
Finland clearly understands the price of freedom and the critical importance of Ukraine's victory
