Newsletter 15/02/2024
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Macron, Zelensky to sign bilateral security agreement in Paris on Feb 16
French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will sign a security agreement between the two countries at the Elysee Palace on Friday, February 16.
NATO-Ukraine Council: Allies agree on demining coalition, one million drones
At a meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council on the sidelines of the North Atlantic Council in Brussels, NATO Defense Ministers have reiterated their commitment to continue military assistance to Ukraine in its efforts to counter Russian aggression.
Ukraine’s reconstruction, recovery costs to be $486B over next decade – World Bank
Following an updated Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA3), as of December 31, 2023, the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine is $486 billion over the next decade.
Ukrainian forces destroy 13 out of 26 Russian missiles on Feb 15
In the early hours of February 15, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with Kh-101/Kh-555/Kh-55 air-launched cruise missiles, Kalibr sea-launched missiles, Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, S-300 air defense missiles, and Kh-59 guided aerial missiles.
Russian missile strike destroys electric substation in Lviv
Russia's missile attack on Ukraine's western city of Lviv early on February 15 has destroyed an electrical substation.
Poland has not yet decided on construction of oil pipeline from Ukraine to Gdansk
Poland has not yet made a decision on the possible construction of a pipeline for the transportation of edible oil from Yahodyn, Volyn region of Ukraine, to the port of Gdansk.
War
Supplies to Avdiivka and evacuation complicated – military
“In Avdiivka, our units are repositioning to more advantageous locations due to the difficult supply and evacuation situation. The main point is that supplying and evacuating from Avdiivka is challenging. However, we have prepared a backup logistics artery in advance to address this issue,” - spokesman for the Tavria operational and strategic grouping of troops Dmytro Lykhoviy said said.
Defense
Spain announces transfer of M113 armored vehicles to Ukraine
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles has announced the rapid transfer of a batch of M113 tracked armored personnel carriers and other equipment to Ukraine.
Economy
Ukrainian drivers start protest at border with Poland
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Ukrainian drivers have started a protest at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint in response to Polish farmers obstructing truck traffic.
Politics
Military expert: Putin is dreaming of new division of world
"Putin is delusional. He is dreaming about signing the second Yalta agreement on the redivision of the world. And I think he will continue to work on this case. Therefore, the resources that should be directed to make the armies of NATO countries more powerful should be quite serious and large-scale," the reserve colonel said.
Exclusive
Explaining complex things in simple words: Destruction of enemy ship, Contact Group results, marking end of war in Afghanistan
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.