Newsletter 16/02/2024
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Ukraine and Germany sign security agreement
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During a visit to Germany, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky signed an agreement on security cooperation and long-term support between Ukraine and the Federal Republic of Germany with Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Germany announces new EUR 1.1B military aid package for Ukraine
This package will include 36 armored vehicles from industry stocks, 120,000 rounds of ammunition, two Skynex air defense systems, and missiles for Iris-T air defense systems.
Arms production and security agreement: Zelensky and Steinmeier meet in Berlin
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Federal President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin discussed the launch of joint arms production.
Zelensky: Navalny likely killed by Putin, like thousands of other tortured people
"It's just emerged that Alexei Navalny died in a Russian prison. He was likely killed by Putin, like thousands of others who were tortured because of this one creature. Putin doesn't care who dies, as long as he keeps his positions. And that's why he doesn't have to keep anything," he said.
U.S. lawmakers from both parties unveil new Ukraine aid bill
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers on Friday unveiled an emergency funding bill on Friday that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in addition to border security policy.
War
General Staff: AFU repel 27 attacks in Avdiivka sector, Russians trying to capture town
Over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have repelled 49 enemy attacks in four sectors of the front. 27 of these attacks took place in the Avdiivka area alone.
NAPC adds black "Shahed" parts to database of foreign weapons components
The National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) has added black chips of updated Iranian "Shahed" to the Unified Database of Foreign Components in Weapons.
Politics
Hungary joins coalition for mine clearance in Ukraine
Hungary has joined the Coalition for Mine Action, which will deal with mine clearance in Ukraine.
French FM: Russia's victory will only encourage Putin to pursue "expansionist chimera"
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Sejourne explained to his compatriots the consequences of Putin's hybrid war in Europe and why it is necessary to support Ukraine at any cost and not to give in to despair.
Defense
Galushchenko, Granholm discuss cooperation in nuclear industry between Ukraine, USA
Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko and United States Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm have discussed cooperation in the nuclear industry between the two countries.
Recovery
Kyiv will fully restore buildings damaged by missile attack on February 7 - KCSA
Kyiv will fully restore the houses on Zabolotnoho Street, which were significantly damaged by a Russian missile attack on February 7.
Ukrainian, Japanese companies in Tokyo present opportunities for cooperation in reconstruction
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has organized an event in Tokyo to introduce local companies to potential business partners in Ukraine. The goal is to identify opportunities for reconstruction projects in the war-torn country.
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Ukraine, Germany sign security agreeement
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have signed an agreement on security cooperation and long-term support.
Ukrinform offers the full text of the agreement.
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Russians using phosphorus bombs in battle for Avdiivka - Third Assault Brigade