Newsletter 11/09/2024
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UK announces GBP 600M worth of support for Ukraine
In particular, GBP 242 million was announced for 2024 to 2025 for immediate humanitarian, energy and stabilization needs as well as support to reforms, recovery and reconstruction.
This year's bilateral funding includes GBP 100 million of humanitarian funding which will support the most vulnerable Ukrainians, including those living in communities at the frontline of relentless Russian attacks and those displaced to neighboring countries and communities. A further GBP 20 million will double this year's support to essential repairs and protection to the power network, restore access to vital power supplies and strengthen Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
GBP 40 million will fund stabilization and early recovery, "to ensure Ukraine not only wins the war, but can make a head-start on winning the peace." This funding includes vital assistance to Ukraine to resist Russian aggression, support to stabilize newly liberated territories, and funding to support work to hold those responsible to account for war crimes committed in Ukraine.
The Foreign Secretary also announced the intention to deploy $484 million worth of loan guarantees for World Bank lending before the end of the year, to bolster Ukraine's economic stability. It will support vital public services, including keeping schools and hospitals open, paying civil servants, and funding pensions.
U.S. announces over $700M in new funding to Ukraine to overcome aftermath of Russian aggression - Blinken
The United States is providing Ukraine with $325 million to repair electricity networks, $290 million in humanitarian aid to the population suffering from Russia's armed aggression, and more than $100 million for demining efforts.
The fourth summit of the "Crimean Platform" is being held in Kyiv:
Zelensky: Europe became target for Russia when Putin thought he could steal Crimea
Zelensky says unaware of "Scholz's peace plan"
Ukraine ready to increase arms production, but money is needed - president
Foreign intelligence informed Ukraine about number of Iranian missiles sent to Russia - Zelensky
For 137,000 Russian war crimes already committed there should be no fewer sentences – Zelensky
"Justice unites people, because the desire for justice is at the core of our human culture. Right now, it is the pursuit of justice that unites you and all who work with us to protect people's lives and our country from Russia. As of today, there are at least 137,000 reasons for us to continue this work, and for us to see it through. 137,000 – this is the number of war crimes committed by Russia so far. This is what we are aware of. Crimes against peace and humanity, against our state, against our people, against Ukraine and Ukrainians. And this means there should be no fewer sentences," said President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine stated this during the high-level international conference "United for Justice. Accountability for Atacks on Civilian Facilities,"
U.S. working on lifting ban on Ukraine’s use of long-range capabilities - Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden says his administration is working out ending restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons in the ongoing war with Russia. This is reported by Reuters.
According to the agency’s sources, the United States is close to an agreement on the provision of long-range capabilities to Ukraine, but Kyiv will still have to wait several months before they arrive as the United States works through technical issues ahead of any delivery.
Harris: If Trump were president, Putin would be “sitting in Kyiv”
In response to ex-President Trump's rhetoric that he would have not allowed Russia to invade Ukraine had be remained president, Kamala Harris, a presidential candidate with the Democratic Party, said that, in this case, Putin would have seized Kyiv.
She noted that the allies understand the "importance of the greatest military alliance", which is NATO. She also emphasized that both the U.S. and partners realize the importance of preserving Ukraine's ability to fight for their independence.
War
Ukrainian air defenses down 20 Russian Shahed drones overnight
Russians fire on SES evacuation team, two rescuers wounded
Russian army fired 95 times on border of Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv regions over past day
Two teenagers burn down Mi-8 helicopter in Russia - media
On the night of September 11, two teenagers entered the territory of the airport in the city of Noyabrsk, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District of the Russian Federation, and burned down an Mi-8 helicopter.
It is specified that the helicopter burned down almost completely - only the tail remained.
Pokrovsky direction. Artillerymen of the 47th OMB destroyed Russian drone operators
Defense
GSC-200 demining machine in action
Latvian PM announces new military aid package for Ukraine
Ukraine, Lithuania sign memo on cooperation in defense area
Ukrainian demining machine “Zmiy” successfully passed test
Black Widow drone approved for delivery to AFU
Politics
Scholz vows to support Ukraine, says time has come for talks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz noted that Germany would continue to do this at the expense of its own funds and with the help of a $50 billion loan that the G7 countries approved this summer. Using this money, Ukraine will be able to do what is necessary for its defense, the chancellor added.
"And at the same time, we will do everything to make it possible to achieve peace, a just peace, not a dictated peace, not surrender, but the one that respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine as a country that was attacked," Scholz said.
Zelensky on Putin's visit to Mongolia: world must stop degradation of legal system
The legal system should work in such a way that the Rome Statute, in particular the International Criminal Court warrant that was issued for Vladimir Putin, would limit him and ensure his isolation.
Energy
Finnish campaign raising funds to buy energy equipment for Ukraine
The campaign is aimed at helping Ukrainians survive the coming winter, in particular, by supporting energy generation and operation of power grids across country in the wake of devastation brought by Russian strikes.
According to the head of the Confederation, Petri Vuorio, in addition to the energy infrastructure, Ukraine currently also needs urgent help in reconstruction, including that of hospitals, schools, and digital infrastructure, as well as in eliminating of environmental damage.