Minister: Russian forces kill 2,000 Ukrainian civilians in 2023
More than 2,000 Ukrainian civilians have been killed and 11,000 injured as a result of Russian shelling in 2023, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko reported on Nov. 30.
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US Senate introduces bill to confiscate assets of Russian oligarchs
U.S. Senators introduced a bipartisan bill on Nov. 28 aimed at confiscating assets of Russian oligarchs to be used towards the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Russia launches record number of drones against Ukraine on Holodomor Memorial Day
Russia launched a record number of drones into Ukraine over the course of six hours on Holodomor Memorial Day on Nov. 25. According to the Kyiv City Military Administration, "this was the largest drone attack since the beginning of the full-scale invasion."
Russia launches extensive drone attack in Kyiv
Russian forces launched an extensive four-hour drone attack in Kyiv on Nov. 25, injuring at least two people and damaging several residential and non-residential buildings.
Russian drone attack in Kyiv injures 11-year-old child, damages civilian infrastructure
Russian forces launched several drone attacks across Kyiv during the early hours of Nov. 25, injuring an 11-year-old child and damaging civilian infrastructure in the Solomianskyi district of the city, Kyiv Mayor Vitalii Klitschko reported via Telegram. Two victims have reportedly been treated in Solomianskyi.
Slovak PM calls war in Ukraine a frozen conflict
During a state visit to Prague on Nov. 24, Slovakia's new Prime Minister, Robert Fico, called the war in Ukraine a frozen conflict that cannot be solved by sending arms to Ukraine.
Zelensky and Dutch PM discuss future support for Ukraine following elections
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte discussed the future of Dutch support for Ukraine following the outcome of the Dutch general elections which resulted in a surprise victory for far-right candidate Geert Wilders and his Party for Freedom (PVV).
Russia shells 11 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces shelled 11 communities in Sumy Oblast on Nov. 22, firing 17 times over the course of the day, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported. At least 54 explosions were recorded.
G7 condemns North Korean weapons transfer to Russia
The G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., the U.S., and the High Representative of the European Union, condemned arms transfer from North Korea to Russia as a direct violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) on Nov. 22.
Polish border protest organizer plans to extend blockade until February
Rafal Mekler, the organizer of the Polish trucker protest on the Polish border with Ukraine, announced on Twitter his intention to extend the blockade until Feb. 1.
AP: Nearly half of Americans believe US spending too much on Ukraine aid
Nearly half of Americans think the U.S. is spending too much on aid to Ukraine, according to a new poll conducted by the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research on Nov. 22.
Politico: Orban threatens to blow up EU's Ukraine policy
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is threatening to block all future EU aid to Ukraine as well as Ukraine's accession to the bloc unless EU leaders agree to review their entire strategy of support, according to a letter seen by Politico journalists.
Reuters: Turkish ship goes missing in Black Sea
A Turkish ship with a crew of 12 went missing in the Black Sea amid large storms on Sunday, Reuters reported on Nov. 19.
Zelensky urges international community to send signal to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked the international community to send a signal to Russia that the world will not tire of supporting Ukraine in a daily address on Nov. 19.
Mayor claims drone intercepted near Moscow
Russian air defense units allegedly intercepted a drone over the city of Elektrostal in Moscow Oblast, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported in a Telegram post on Nov. 19.
Russian attack on Sumy Oblast kills 1
A Russian mortar attack in the village of Seredyna-Buda in Sumy Oblast resulted in the death of a 51-year-old man, the Sumy Regional Prosecutor's Office reported on Nov. 19.
Grenade explosion in Kyiv apartment kills 2
A grenade explosion inside an apartment in the Dniprovskyi district of Kyiv killed two people and injured one other person, the Kyiv City Police reported on Nov. 19.
French engineering company Alstom will leave Russia before 2024
The French engineering giant Alstom plans to sell 20% of its stake in the Russian railcar manufacturer Transmashholding (TMH) by the end of 2023, Interfax news agency reported on Nov. 17, citing the general director of TMH, Kirill Lipa.
US and Ukraine to attend joint defense industry conference in December
The United States and Ukraine will attend a joint defense industry meeting in December, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in an address on Nov. 17.
Finland considering closing border with Russia
Finland is reportedly considering closing its border with Russia completely, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated on Nov. 14.
US House passes spending bill without Ukraine aid
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a stop-gap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown that did not include additional aid for Ukraine or Israel, CNN reported on Nov. 14.
Ukraine and Poland fail to reach agreement over border protests
The Ukrainian and Polish governments once again failed to make progress in stopping a week-long protest of Polish truckers at Ukraine's border, Reuters reported on Nov. 14 citing a Ukrainian official.
Ukraine starts grain insurance program following attack on foreign cargo ship
Ukraine launched an insurance program with broker Marsh McLennan and Lloyd’s of London to cover grain vessels leaving from Ukraine's deep-sea ports, days after a foreign cargo ship was struck by a Russian missile, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 14.
Washington Post: Banned Russian oil flows into Pentagon supply chain
Russian oil continues to flow into the American military supply chain despite Western prohibitions, the Washington Post reported on Nov. 14.
Poland deploys tank battalion near Belarus
The Polish government deployed a tank battalion to the village of Czartajew near the border with Belarus, the Polish Defense Ministry reported on Nov. 12.
Georgian volunteer killed in Ukraine
Irakli Kurtsikidze, a Georgian volunteer who came to Ukraine to serve in the Ukrainian military died on Nov. 12, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.
President Yoon: North Korea involved in Russia's war
During a meeting with U.S. leadership, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stated that North Korea has something to do with the Ukraine-Russia war, directly and indirectly, Yonhap News Agency reported on Nov. 12.
Scholz: Negotiations with Putin possible if Russia withdraws troops
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated in an interview with Heilbronner Stimme on Nov. 12 that he would hold talks with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader withdrew his troops from Ukraine.
Ukrainian women's team wins gold in World Cup stage
The Ukrainian women's team won gold in épée fencing at the first stage of the World Cup in Legnano, Italy, Suspline media outlet reported on Nov. 12.
Latvia jails former official for pro-Russia spying
A Riga City Court sentenced Janis Adamsons, Latvia's former Interior Minister, and a Russian accomplice, to jail for spying on behalf of the Russian Federation, Latvia's public broadcaster LSM reported on Nov. 9.
Pentagon: Defense aid packages for Ukraine getting smaller
The U.S. government is continuing to provide military aid to Ukraine but the packages are getting smaller, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh stated in a press conference on Nov. 9.
Reuters: Global peace summit for Ukraine may take place next year
Ukraine may host a global "peace summit" as early as February 2024, the Ukrainian Presidential Office's deputy head, Ihor Zhovkva, told Reuters on Nov. 9.
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