• Biden met Zelensky in Washington: Kiev in NATO? Now let's think about leading them to victory. She will emerge from the war free if we do not abandon her
• Zelensky, positive signals from Congress, but we wait for results: It's crazy to think that we will give up our sovereignty
• Around 315,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in Ukraine since the war began in February 2022
3:33 p.m. – Denmark promises a military aid package worth DLR 1 billion
During a press conference with Nordic leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo on Wednesday, Denmark pledged to support Ukraine with new military aid. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced that her government would present an aid package totaling $1.1 billion to the Danish parliament. If approved by Parliament, the package is expected to include ammunition, tanks, drones and other equipment. Zelensky unexpectedly landed in Oslo on Wednesday morning to attend the second Nordic-Ukrainian summit. The leaders of Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland reiterated their continued support for Ukraine, which has been resisting a full-scale Russian invasion for almost two years. “Now is not the time to tire of the war that brave Ukrainian soldiers wage every day. Without a doubt, we will support Ukraine’s fight for as long as necessary,” Frederiksen said.
3:29 p.m. – Zelensky: “There is no crisis situation at the front”
The situation on the front in Ukraine is “not a crisis,” but in the winter both offensive and defensive operations “slow down,” so it is important to “deter the occupiers.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this at a press conference in Oslo, where he is visiting. RBC Ukraine reports about it. Zelensky's words respond to a statement in a New York Times article that said American and Ukrainian military leaders are “looking for a new strategy to implement early next year to revive Kiev's fortunes and dwindling support” for the country's war against Russia.” The push for the new approach would come “after Ukraine's months-long counteroffensive failed in its goal of reclaiming lost territory, and after weeks of often tense meetings between senior American officials and their Ukrainian counterparts.” “What the As far as what some US generals have said, I can tell you this: it's not about the crisis, it's about the winter, and in the winter operations become slower and slower, be it counter-offensive or defensive. So I think this signal is related to that,” the Ukrainian president said. According to Zelensky, the most important thing for Ukraine now is to deter invaders. “In winter everything slows down for many reasons, we are talking about the defense of the east of the state, because that is where most of the Russian troops are concentrated.” They tried many times there, where the Wagner group was defeated last year. Now they sent a large number of troops there. We are talking about hundreds of thousands of soldiers. Therefore, the most important thing is to contain and destroy them there,” emphasized the Ukrainian president.
3:06 p.m. – Zelensky: “Orban has no reason to block our EU membership”
Viktor Orban has “no reason” to block Ukraine’s membership in the European Union. Volodymyr Zelensky said this after the Hungarian Prime Minister reiterated his rejection of the possible start of accession negotiations with Kiev on the eve of the EU summit. “I asked him to give me one reason for this, not three, not five, not ten, just tell me one reason,” the Ukrainian president said as he recounted his talks with Orban during a conference in Oslo, “ I am waiting for an answer.” “.
2:54 p.m. – European sources: “The summit text on Ukraine is not stable”
The conclusions of the EU summit on the Ukraine dossier and the war in the Middle East are “not yet stable”. A European diplomat stated this a few hours before the start of the summit of the 27th. Regarding the twelfth sanctions package in Moscow, “there are still some reservations from some member states, but the agreement is on the way,” emphasized the same source, adding that it is on the enlargement front , even if there was an agreement with Budapest, it would be about Ukraine and Moldova. “Bosnia has not made sufficient progress,” the diplomat noted.
12.45 p.m. – Michel at 27: Now in Kiev and open to entry into the EU
“We must fulfill our commitments to Ukraine and continue to be a reliable and strong partner: we must provide it with continuous and sustained political, financial and military support and, in particular, reach an agreement on the provision of 50 billion euros for its future.” -Term stability .” This is what the President of the European Council Charles Michel writes in the invitation letter to the heads of state and government. “We must also agree to start accession negotiations with Ukraine in order to give it a necessary signal and bring it even closer to our European family,” he added.
10:31 a.m. – Russian raids in Kiev, Zelensky: “They will not go unpunished”
“Russia has once again shown that it is a cowardly country that fires rockets at night and tries to hit residential areas, kindergartens and power plants in the winter.” There will be an answer. “Certainly.” So let's move on
“Russia tried to hit Kiev with ten ballistic missiles at 3 a.m. last night. All were shot down. I am grateful to our air defense forces and our partners. “I thank all our services for helping the victims of the fallen debris,” the Ukrainian leader added, emphasizing that “every additional system and missile is crucial for Ukraine, our cities and our people.” “You are saving lives,” he said again. Finally, Zelensky recalled that with President Biden “they just agreed to work on increasing the number of air defense systems in Ukraine, and the terrorist state has shown how important this decision is.”
10:03 a.m. – Kiev: “341,500 Russian soldiers dead since the start of the war”
Russia has lost 341,500 soldiers in Ukraine since the war began on February 24, 2022, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported. The figure includes 850 casualties suffered by Russian forces over the past day. According to the report, Russia also lost 5,682 tanks, 10,594 armored fighting vehicles, 10,662 fuel vehicles and tanks, 8,076 artillery systems, 919 multiple rocket systems, 605 air defense systems, 324 aircraft, 324 helicopters, 6,173 drones, 22 boats and a submarine.
9:39 a.m. – Von der Leyen: “Rewarding Kiev’s determination to join the EU”
“If implemented effectively, Ukraine’s recent reforms can meet “three of our four outstanding recommendations.” “The Ukrainian government has also proposed a new lobbying law to limit the power of oligarchs, responding to our recent recommendation: This is demanding work and the goal of achieving all seven steps is within reach.” Ukraine shows us how much you care about our Union and our values. And we should live up to their determination.” This was said by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
8:23 a.m. – Zelensky meets with the leaders of the Nordic countries in Oslo
Volodymyr Zelensky is in Oslo to meet the leaders of the Nordic countries, which are among Ukraine's main donors in the conflict with Russia, the Norwegian government announced. “I wish Volodymyr Zelensky a warm welcome to Norway,” Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said in a statement. “Norway continues to support Ukraine’s fight for its defense,” he added.
7:29 a.m. – Rockets on Kiev: Number of injured rises to 53, damage to children's hospital
At least 53 people were injured in the Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev last night. Mayor Vitali Klitschko reported this when he spoke of damage to a children's hospital. Twenty injured people were taken to hospital, including two children, Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko wrote on Telegram. Ukrainian defense systems managed to intercept and shoot down the 10 rockets fired against the capital, but the falling debris caused injuries and damage in four areas of the city bordering the Dnipro River. A residential building and a children's hospital were damaged. “As a result of the shooting down of enemy air targets – reported the city's military administration – a lot of debris fell on the Dniprovsky and Desnyansky districts.” Some residents were evacuated from a building in the Dniprovsky district, where a fire broke out.
6:47 a.m. – Ukrainian Air Force: Destroyed 20 Russian drones and missiles fired during the night
The Russian Federation attacked Ukraine overnight with drones and missiles: the air defense forces destroyed all 20 enemy targets. This was reported by the Ukrainian Air Force via Telegram. Russian forces launched ten kamikaze drones from the Balaklava district of Crimea, all of which were destroyed by the Air Force in cooperation with air defense units. Almost all enemy drones were shot down in the Odessa region, under the jurisdiction of the Southern Air Command. At around 3 a.m. (2 a.m. in Italy), Russian forces fired ten rockets at the Ukrainian capital Kiev. “All ten targets flying towards the city of Kiev were shot down by an Air Force anti-aircraft missile unit,” the statement said.
6:33 a.m. – “Politico”: Zelensky has asked the USA for the long-range version of the Atacms missiles
President Zelensky, during his visit to Washington that ended yesterday, called on the United States to provide the Ukrainian armed forces with the long-range version of the MGM-140 Atacms (Army Tactical Missile System) theater ballistic missiles. Politico reports this, citing a US source, recalling that the missile has a maximum range of 300 kilometers, but the few examples delivered to Kiev in recent months have a shorter range. The newspaper points out that during yesterday's meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Biden strongly endorsed the need to continue supporting Kiev's war effort, but “he seemed less confident than ever about his ability to maintain that commitment.” The White House resident said the United States would continue to supply Ukraine with air defense systems, artillery and other weapons “as long as we can.”
6:23 a.m. – The Russian ambassador to the USA: “Everyone is tired of the beggar from Kiev”
Everyone is fed up with the “beggar from Kiev”: This is what the Russian ambassador to the USA, Anatoly Antonov, said in his comment on the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington. According to Antonov, Zelensky failed to convince the American authorities: “Zelensky's trip turned out to be in vain. He failed to convince that Ukraine is more important than the security of the United States. “Everyone is tired of the Kiev beggar,” Antonov said. The ambassador noted that the new anti-Russian measures – sanctions and the next batch of weapons – “are nothing more than an attempt to make a good impression in a bad game.” Nothing will help Zelensky. But the Americans are threatening to be pushed even further into a corner in the Ukraine conflict. $200 million worth of deadly “Made in USA” products will only prolong the conflict and the suffering of thousands of people. And not only in Eastern Europe, but also in other regions of the world where these weapons are spreading thanks to corrupt Ukrainian officials.”
4:58 a.m. – Kiev, Russian attack in the night: at least 51 injured (including 6 children)
Ukrainian officials confirm that at least 51 people were injured and buildings were damaged in a Russian missile attack on Kiev. A series of loud explosions were heard across the capital at 3 a.m. as air defenses were activated in the city for the second time this week. The Kiev city administration reports that “there are many injured.” Most of the injuries were due to cuts caused by the blast wave that blew from the windows.” Kiev Mayor Vitali Klitschko said 51 people were injured in the Dnipro district, including six children. Four cars also caught fire in the courtyard of a residential building. In one of the children's hospitals in the Dnipro district, some windows exploded due to the blast wave and the main entrance was damaged by debris.
A section of the water network was damaged by debris falling onto the road. The mayor then explained that a fire broke out in the courtyard of a residential building in the Desnyan district. In the Darnytskyi district, a private house caught fire due to falling debris. Air defense forces and systems destroyed all missiles fired by the Russian Federation.
04:02 – Ukraine: Rockets on Kiev, number of injured rises to 34
The death toll from the Russian missile attack on Kiev in the early hours of today has risen to at least 34 injured. “According to doctors, there are 34 injured in the Dniprovskyi district, including 2 children: 15 were taken to the hospital and 19 were treated on site,” said the mayor of the Ukrainian capital Vitali Klitschko, explaining that the attack “was on a residential building “acted damaged” and a children's hospital.
3:19 a.m. – Mayor of Kiev: 12 people injured in explosions
Twelve people were injured in an attack on the Ukrainian capital. This was said by the mayor of Kiev, Vitali Klitschko, and also confirmed that a children's hospital was damaged. This is the second attack in Kiev in a week. The city's military administration also reported that “as a result of the shooting down of enemy air targets, numerous debris was recorded in the Dniprovsky and Desnyansky districts.” Some residents were evacuated from a building in Dniprovsky district where a fire was reported
02:15 a.m. – Ukraine: Several explosions are heard in the center of Kiev
Several explosions were heard in the center of the Ukrainian capital. This was reported by an AFP journalist. Among the damaged buildings, the children's hospital: 12 injured
02:15 a.m. – Zelensky: Our allies are sending a signal of unity to Putin
“Ukraine and its allies must send a strong signal of unity to Vladimir Putin.” Volodymyr Zelensky said this at the conference with Joe Biden following the meeting with the US President in the White House: “We have recaptured 50% of the territories , which Russia occupied after February 24, 2022. And we conquered the Black Sea and revived our economy,” the Ukrainian president claimed after meeting with the US president.
“To think we could give up our land and our sovereignty is crazy,” he added. As far as development aid is concerned, there are “positive signals” from the US Congress, “but we are waiting for the results”.
Zelensky also announced: “President Biden and I have decided to produce weapons together, and we will do so.” Today we are discussing how we can accelerate this. We must also quickly work on the frozen Russian assets, more than 300 billion, and use them against Russian terrorism. As for our reforms and accession to the European Union, Ukraine continues to reform its institutions even during the war. We are successful and that is important.”
2:14 a.m. – Biden: The Republicans are playing Putin's game
Joe Biden has warned that Republicans are playing into Putin's hands by blocking US aid to Kiev. “Russia and loyalists in Moscow celebrated when Republicans voted to block aid to Ukraine last week,” he said. “The host of a show organized by the Kremlin literally said, and I quote: 'Well done, Republicans.' “It’s good for us,” he recalled. “If you are being celebrated by Russian propagandists, perhaps it is time to reconsider your actions. History will judge them harshly,” he added.
“Ukraine will emerge from the conflict with Russia free and strong if we do not abandon it,” Biden added, arguing that “it is already a victory” that Kiev has resisted the Russian invasion and that the Ukrainian president “after been here for two years.” Putin “is focused on the U.S. failure to help Ukraine,” Biden continued. “But the United States will not turn its back,” he promised. As for the future: “Ukraine will become a member of NATO if all members agree and all requirements are met. Now we have to think about making them successful.”