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31 December 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 676
Russia launches overnight air assault targeting Kyiv
Putin says 'we will never back down' in New Year's Eve address — ground.news: 114 media reports — 1 January 2024 (LINK)
30 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 675 of the invasion:
At least 30 killed and 160 wounded across Ukraine in what Kyiv calls biggest Russian air attack of war; Poland claims Russian missile entered its airspace
Shelling kills 21 in Russian border city of Belgorod the day after an 18-hour aerial barrage across Ukraine killed at least 41 civilians — ground.news: 171 media reports — 30 December 2023 (LINK)
In its daily intelligence briefing, the UK said the average daily number of Russian casualties (killed and wounded) had risen by almost 300 a day compared with 2022. "The increase in daily averages, as reported by the Ukrainian authorities, almost certainly reflects the degradation of Russia's forces and its transition to a lower quality, high quantity mass army since the 'partial mobilisation' of reservists in September 2022."
29 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 674 of the invasion:
Bulk carrier hit by Russian mine in Black Sea; Zelenskiy thanks US for latest weapons package amid uncertainty over future aid
— A Panama-flagged bulk carrier that was heading to the River Danube port to load grain hit a Russian mine in the Black Sea, injuring two crew members, Ukrainian officials said.
A Moscow court sentenced two men to several years in prison for taking part in the recital of verses against the Ukraine campaign during an anti-mobilisation protest last year.
Belarus' authoritarian president attended a meeting with children brought from Russia-controlled areas of Ukraine, openly defying international outrage over his country's involvement in Moscow's deportation of Ukrainian children.
28 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 673 of the invasion:
Head of Ukraine's armed forces calls for 'different war' in 2024; stop Putin or all of Europe at risk, says Moldova president
— The US government has announced the release of what it said was its last available package of weapons available for Ukraine, with Congress needing to decide on future support. According to the state department, it is worth up to $250m and includes air defence munitions and components, Himars ammunition, 155mm and 105mm artillery ammunition, anti-armour munitions, and over 15m rounds of ammunition.
— Russian shelling left 70% of Kherson without electricity, said the Kherson oblast governor, Oleksandr Prokudin.
A Russian politician calling for peace in Ukraine has been denied the chance to run for president.
27 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 677 of the invasion:
Russian shelling of Kherson train station kills policeman during evacuation effort; Turkey takes another step towards letting Sweden into Nato
— The commander of Ukraine's armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, said his troops remained in part of Maryinka despite Russia's defence minister saying Russian troops were in total control. Little remains of the town.
The Ukrainian air force said it struck Russia's Novocherkassk navy ship during an air attack on Feodosia in Crimea, controlled by Russia. Ukraine said the ship was destroyed while Russia said it was damaged. Footage and photographs showed powerful explosions, fires over a port area, and burnt wreckage.
26 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 671 of the invasion:
We'll only get better at shooting you down, Zelenskiy warns Russian pilots; Adviivka facing 'third wave' of attacks.
— Ukraine's cabinet of ministers has submitted to parliament a draft law lowering the age of those who can be mobilized for combat duty to 25 from 27. Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, said a week ago that the military had proposed mobilising up to half a million more Ukrainians but it was a "highly sensitive" issue that the military and government would have to discuss.
The ruler of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, said Russia had completed its shipments of nuclear weapons to his country, a move that has raised strong concerns in neighbouring Poland and elsewhere in the region. The members of the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union have signed a free trade agreement with Iran, Russian news agency Tass has reported.
25 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 670 of the invasion:
Five killed in Russian attacks on Kherson region; Ukrainian Orthodox Christians mark Christmas on 25 December for first time in snub to Russia. Polish farmers have ended their blockade of one of the border crossings between Ukraine and Poland and the movement of lorries has been fully restored, the Ukrainian border service has said.
24 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 669 of the invasion:
Russian shelling and drone attacks reported in region of Kherson; Ukrainians plan to celebrate Christmas on 25 December for the first time
23 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 668 of the invasion:
Ukrainian forces shoot down three Russian bomber aircraft, says Kyiv; Moscow threatens to retaliate if US confiscates frozen Russian assets
22 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 667 of the invasion:
One person injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv; Zelenskiy says military intelligence suggests Russia's military activity is slowing down
21 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 666 of the invasion:
Ukrainian military moving to defensive positions, UK's MoD says; Russian tax revenue from oil exports slashed by 32%, US says
20 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 665 of the invasion:
Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists US and European support for war will continue; Vladimir Putin says Moscow will 'not give up what is ours'. The US Senate will not vote on a package to provide more aid to Ukraine and bolster US border security before early next year, as Democratic and Republican negotiators continue their work, chamber leaders said.
19 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 664 of the invasion:
White House warns US only has enough funding for one more aid package this year; Ukraine's top general says situation on frontline has not reached stalemate
18 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 663 of the invasion:
Russia says 35 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight as Ukraine reports 20 Russian; Russia has destroyed almost every building in easterm Ukranian city of Avdiivka, according to a new report
17 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 662 of the invasion:
Vladimir Putin vows to make Russia self-sufficient power in face of west and warns of 'problems' with neighbouring Finland
16 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 661 of the invasion:
Kyiv confident EU aid will be approved despite Hungarian veto; Ukrainian village council member injures over 20 people after detonating grenades at meeting
Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria plan to sign a deal in January on a joint plan to clear mines floating in the Black Sea as a result of the war in Ukraine, Turkish Defence Minister Yasar Guler said after months of talks between the Nato allies — The Guardian UK ● — 16 December 2023 (LINK)
A third Ukrainian truck driver has died in blockades at the Polish border staged by Polish truckers, Ukraine's Suspilne public broadcaster said. Two truckers died last month after becoming snared in the blockades
Moldovan president Maia Sandu hailed the adoption by parliament of a new defence strategy calling for anchoring Moldova alongside its western allies and identifying Russia as a threat to the former Soviet state.
Hungary will veto Bulgaria's entry into Europe's passport-free Schengen Zone unless it scraps a transit tax on Russian gas, the Hungarian foreign ministry said.
Vladimir Putin will run for president again as an independent candidate with a wide support base but not on a party ticket, Russian news agencies reported, citing his supporters
The Ukrainian air force said it had repelled a Russian drone attack overnight, shooting down 30 of 31 drones launched by Moscow.
A Ukrainian missile attack on a Russian-held village in southern Ukraine killed two people, Moscow's occupying authorities in the Kherson region said.
15 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 660 of the invasion:
EU decides to open membership negotiations with Ukraine
Russia's Central Bank raises key rate to 16% amid growing inflation — themoscowtimes — 15 December 2023 (LINK)
14 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 659 of the invasion:
EU leaders prepare for showdown with Hungary over Ukrainian membership talks; more than 50 injured in Russian missile attack on Kyiv
Ukraine gets historic EU green-light after Orban drops veto — dw — 14 December 2023 (LINK)
EU busts the Orbán myth with historic decision on Ukraine accessio — politico — (LINK)
Hungary blocks €50bn of EU funding for Ukraine — BBC ● — (LINK)
Putin says no peace until Russia's goals in Ukraine achieved In televised year-end address, Russian president calls for Ukraine's unconditional surrender — tThe Guardian UK ● — 14 December 2023 (LINK)
— The year-end press conference included a question delivered by an AI-generated version of Putin. In response, Putin denied a popular rumour that he had been using a body double in public.
Putin's encounter with his deepfake AI double — readwrite — 14 December 2023 (LINK)
13 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 658 of the invasion:
Scores injured in missile attack on Kyiv; Zelenskiy gets frosty reception from Republicans in Washington; Biden announces $200m military aid package
Declassified US intelligence reveals massive Russian losses in Ukraine — more than 13,000 Russian forces have been killed or wounded: Analysis — eurasiareview — 13 December 2023 (LINK)
Russia has lost 87% of troops it had prior to start of Ukraine war, according to US intelligence assessment — CNN — 13 December 2023 (LINK)
Ukraine has lost 18% of its scientists fleeing the war — epfl — 13 December 2023 (LINK)
12 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 657 of the invasion:
Volodymyr Zelenskiy visits Washington, saying delays to future military aid are 'dreams come true' for Vladimir Putin; Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny missing
11 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 656 of the invasion:
Zelenskiy to visit Washington in bid to break Senate deadlock on aid; Ukrainian president attends inauguration of Javier Milei in Argentina
11 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 656 of the invasion:
Zelenskiy to visit Washington in bid to break Senate deadlock on aid; Ukrainian president attends inauguration of Javier Milei in Argentina
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called talks in Switzerland for 14 January 2024 on the peace plan he is advocating, Swiss Foreign Ministry confirms. The meeting, announced by Zelensky on 19 December, will take place the day before the start of the World Economic Forum in Davos — Keystone-SDA (German) — 11 December 2023 (LINK)
— The meeting is to be attended by the security advisers of several countries.
Britain delivers two mine-hunting ships to Ukraine — The Guardian UK ● — 11 December 2023 (LINK)
10 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 655 of the invasion:
Kyiv condemns plans to hold Russian elections in occupied territory; Volodymyr Zelenskiy heads to Argentina for inauguration of far-right counterpart Javier Milei
9 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 654 of the invasion:
Kremlin rejects peace talks on Kyiv's terms in 2024 as 'absolutely unrealistic'; Russian strikes on Ukraine kill at least one, injuring six
8 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 653 of the invasion:
UK foreign secretary urges US Senate to back more aid for Ukraine; Emmanuel Macron meets Hungarian PM in bid to break EU accession talks deadlock
7 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 652 of the invasion:
US Republicans block funding bill that included aid for Ukraine; former Ukrainian MP shot dead in Moscow park
New aid pledges to Ukraine at lowest level since war began, a nearly 90% drop compared to the same period last year: Kiel Institute — ground.news: 28 media reports — 6 December 2023 (LINK)
6 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 651 of the invasion:
Volodymyr Zelenskiy's address to US senators cancelled at last minute; Vladimir Putin makes rare trip abroad since international arrest warrant issued
5 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 650 of the invasion:
White House says it is running out of money to fund weapons for Ukraine; Hungarian PM demands EU leaders avoid decision on Ukrainian membership talks
4 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 649 of the invasion:
Ukraine investigates alleged 'execution' of Ukrainian soldiers trying to surrender; Volodymyr Zelenskiy reports 'intense battles' at dozens of locations
US funds for Ukraine's Russia defense nearly gone, White House warns — Reuters ● — 4 December 2023 (LINK)
3 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 648 of the invasion:
Russia attempting to quell dissent from wives of soldiers deployed in Ukraine; former Ukraine president Poroshenko prevented from leaving the country to meeting Hungarian leader
2 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 647 of the invasion:
Russia to increase size of armed forces by 170,000; Zelenskiy admits counteroffensive did not achieve 'desired results'
1 December 2023
Guardian: Russia-Ukraine war latest: what we know on day 646 of the invasion:
