The Biden administration announced that the funds allocated by Congress had been exhausted: aid to Kyiv “will cease.” Dmitry Medvedev again threatened to use nuclear weapons.
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12:37 p.m
Sunak visits Kiev: 'Further aid worth £2.5bn'
12:37 p.m
Sunak visits Kiev: 'Further aid worth £2.5bn'
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has arrived in Kiev. The Ukrainian media reported this by publishing photos of Sunak at the train station in the Ukrainian capital. The British Prime Minister will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announce a new £2.5 billion aid package from London to Kiev, local media add.
12:35 p.m
Kiev, Russian attacks were repelled in 7 directions
Most recently, the Russians “attacked in seven directions, carried out three air strikes and 16 multiple rocket launcher attacks against Ukrainian troop positions and populated areas. During the day there were 64 military clashes at the front.” The Ukrainian General Staff wrote this on Facebook, emphasizing that the Kiev forces countered the enemy's advance towards Kupyansky, Liman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinsky, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
(Portal) 11:32
Moscow: Spy who worked for Poland arrested
The Russian Security Service (FSB) said it had arrested a Russian citizen on charges of providing Poland with information about the production of Moscow's defense industry. A statement from the FSB said the arrested person was an employee of a “high-security company” in the Penza region, about 600 kilometers southeast of Moscow. The suspect is said to have provided the Polish special services with information about the company's contracts in the defense sector in return for a promise to help him permanently relocate abroad. The FSB said a criminal case had been opened with charges that, if confirmed, could result in an eight-year prison sentence for the suspect.
11:12
Türkiye: 4 ships ready for mine clearance in the Black Sea
Four Turkish Navy minesweepers are ready to set sail for the Black Sea, military boats specially equipped to reclaim bomb-contaminated areas of the sea. The news appeared today in the Turkish media, citing sources from the Ankara Defense Ministry, and comes following the agreement signed by Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania to clear the Black Sea of Russian mines, which was published in these two years War with Ukraine.
(afp) 10:33
Foreign Ministry: “Seizure of Russian assets is piracy of the 21st century”
The Russian Foreign Ministry described the possible seizure of Russian assets as “piracy of the 21st century,” to which “we will respond.”
08:57
Potatoes at record prices in Ukraine: +40% in three weeks
Wholesale potato prices in Ukraine have quadrupled and are at record levels. This was said by economist Andriy Yarmak, quoted by the UNIAN news agency. “Wholesale potato prices in Ukraine are now the highest in history,” the economist said, as reported by Russian agency Tass. “Prices for this product have increased 3.5-4 times over the year, making imports profitable,” Yarmak noted. Fresh potato prices have risen 40% in the last three weeks, exceeding European Union prices, he added.
08:46
Pyongyang: The US accusation of supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine is false
North Korea's representative to the United Nations, Kim Song, has dismissed as “baseless” US claims that Russia used North Korean ballistic missiles in the war in Ukraine. “The Democratic People's Republic of Korea does not feel the need to comment on all the unfounded accusations made by the United States. It is better for the United States to know who its rival is before dragging others along and to think about the consequences that will arise rather than the immediate benefits,” Song was told by North Korea's KCNA news agency quoted. Kim pointed to a United Nations Security Council meeting on Ukraine on Wednesday where Washington showed signs of “undermining international peace and security.” The Ukrainian situation, notes the representative of North Korea, “was created by the conflict policy of the United States in order to violate the reasonable and just security interests of Russia and promote the progress of NATO. Therefore, Washington cannot shirk its responsibility.” These statements come after nearly fifty countries “strongly condemned” the alleged arms transfer from North Korea to Russia. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said the United States had information that North Korea had recently provided Russia with at least one rocket launcher and several such projectiles, which would represent a “troubling escalation” in cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang.
08:45
Sunak visits Ukraine. He will see Zelensky
Unannounced visit to Ukraine by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who will meet Volodymyr Zelensky, after London announced the allocation of £2.5 billion in military aid to Kiev next year. The Guardian reports on it. Ahead of the visit, Sunak reiterated Kiev's continued support for London. “For two years, Ukraine fought with great courage to repel the brutal Russian invasion. She is still fighting, steadfast in her determination to defend her country and the principles of freedom and democracy,” Sunak said. “I am here today with a message: the United Kingdom will not waver either. We will stand with Ukraine in the darkest times and in the best times to come.”
03:09
White House: Aid to Kiev pauses as Russians step up attacks
“The aid we have been providing to Ukraine has stopped as Russia increases its attacks: it is important that new funding is approved for Kiev,” White House national security spokesman John Kirby said at a press conference . This refers to ongoing negotiations between Republicans and Democrats in Washington about an aid package that could be linked to a review of border security measures.
01:33
Zelensky: The Russians will prepare a military offensive for Putin's re-election
The Russian military leadership will try to achieve some successes in the war against Ukraine before the “re-election” of Vladimir Putin. Therefore, the occupiers will most likely try to advance by March. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this at a press conference in Latvia, RBC Ukraine reported.