Newsletter 22/02/2024
Daily news digest
The "ambulance" shot by the Russians from Kharkiv in the center of London
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Ukraine will have right to use F-16s to attack military targets in Russia - Stoltenberg
It will be up to each ally to decide whether to deliver F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, but the country has the right to self-defense, including striking legitimate Russian military targets outside Ukraine.
European Parliament's relevant committees approve EUR 50B for Ukraine
The European Parliament's relevant committees have approved the Ukraine Facility, a multi-year financial assistance programme for Ukraine worth 50 billion euros.
Denmark announces signing of security agreement with Ukraine
Denmark has announced the signing of a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine, guaranteeing assistance for the next 10 years.
SSU documents facts of Russian strikes on Ukraine with North Korean ballistic missiles
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The Security Service of Ukraine has found evidence that Russia is killing Ukrainians with ballistic missiles from the DPRK.
Zelensky signs decree allowing foreigners to serve in Ukraine's National Guard
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree allowing foreigners and stateless persons to serve in Ukraine's National Guard.
War
ISW has not observed confirmation of Shoigu's claims about ‘seizure of Krynky’ in Kherson region
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) experts suggest that the Kremlin likely prematurely claimed the Russian seizure of Krynky to reinforce its desired informational effects ahead of the March 2024 presidential election.
War update: Ukrainian forces repel 66 Russian attacks in six sectors
Ukraine's defense forces on Thursday repelled 66 enemy attacks in six sectors, most of them on the Marinka axis.
Defense
Germany's Bundestag votes to provide Ukraine with long-range weapon systems
Germany's Bundestag has supported a resolution filed by the government coalition, which includes an obligation to supply Ukraine
New Zealand announces new aid package for Ukraine
The New Zealand government has announced a new package of nearly NZD 26 million ($16 million) in military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine and increased anti-Russian sanctions.
UK to send 200 more Brimstone missiles to Ukraine
UK Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has announced that the UK will provide Ukraine with 200 more Brimstone anti-tank missiles and train another 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers.
Economy
Reconstruction: how Tokyo encourages Japanese businesses to come to Ukraine
A review of the list of signed documents published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan indicates a comprehensive approach of the governments of Ukraine and Japan to future cooperation in the long term. Agreements start with intergovernmental and departmental agreements and go down to the regional level (regions and cities of Ukraine) and corporate agreements between state and private companies.
Politics
Ukraine planning to sign security agreements with over 20 countries - expert
The signing of security agreements between Ukraine and partner countries is a preparatory stage for the country's membership in NATO. Hanna Hopko, a Ukrainian public figure and politician, said this in an interview with Ukrinform.