[News] Ukraine - Russia war, last minute | Ukraine orders the evacuation of more than 3,000 people from Kharkov towns near the front

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Kupiansk is one of the major Russian objectives in northeastern Ukraine as it is an important railway communication hub.

The Ukrainian authorities announced today that they will force out of their homes more than 3,000 people who until now lived in two municipalities near the front in the Kupiansk district, in the Kharkov province of northeastern Ukraine.

"Taking into account the security situation, we decree the mandatory evacuation of the po[CENSORED]tion of the municipalities of Kindrashivska and Kurilivska, in the Kupiansk district," the head of the Kharkov military administration, Oleg Siniegubov, wrote on his Telegram account. Among the 3,043 evacuees, the Ukrainian official explained, there are 279 minors.

"All evacuees will be offered accommodation and support from international humanitarian organizations," said Siniegubov, who called on residents in areas near the front to take their "responsibility" to protect their lives and those of their children.
Zelensky launches harsh attacks against Putin in Davos
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday launched harsh criticism of Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the World Economic Forum in Davos, urging world leaders not to tire, enforce sanctions, help rebuild their country and push forward the peace process.

Zelensky is trying to focus the world's attention on his country's long and stalled defense against the Russian invasion, at the same time that Israel's war against the Palestinian group Hamas, which this week passed the 100-day mark, has diverted much of the attention and has sparked fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East.

He tried to portray Ukraine as a bulwark in the fight to defend world democracies.

"Whoever believes that this is only a problem for us, that it is only a problem for Ukrainians, is totally wrong," Zelensky said in his speech at the ski resort in the Swiss Alps.

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Biden and Congressional leaders will meet tomorrow to negotiate on Ukraine and Israel
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, plans to receive congressional leaders at the White House tomorrow, Wednesday, to discuss the approval of funds for Ukraine and Israel.

In a press conference, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre announced the meeting this Tuesday, which will be attended by the leaders of both chambers of Congress and the legislative committees.

The Democratic Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer, as well as the Republican Senate Minority Leader, Mitch McConnell, are expected to attend, as well as the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican Mike Johnson, and the Minority Leader of the House, Democrat Hakeem Jeffries.

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Brussels is going to take stock of the weapons delivered so far by the EU to Ukraine
The European External Action Service (EEAS) is going to take stock of the general military support of the European Union and its member states to Ukraine since Russia's aggression began at the end of February 2022, a representative informed EFE this Tuesday. spokesperson for European diplomacy led by Josep Borrell.

"We intend to take stock of the overall military support of the EU and its Member States to Ukraine to better inform our discussions on further support to Ukraine" under the European Peace Facility (EFF), a spokesman for the EU said. SEEA.

This "balance" will be made to put it on the table in the debates of the next informal Defense Council on January 30 and 31 and the extraordinary European Council on February 1, he added.

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Albares emphasizes that European integration and the reconstruction of Ukraine must go hand in hand
The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, stated today that the processes of European integration and the reconstruction of Ukraine must advance in parallel to be successful.

"Integration and reconstruction must be two parallel things if we want them to be successful for us, for the European Union (EU) and for Spain," Albares said at the Ukrainian Horizons debate session of the World Economic Forum.

"The challenge is enormous," both for Ukraine and for the EU, added the head of Spanish diplomacy in reference to "the amount of money" that will be required to reconstruct the country invaded by Russia.

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18:14
Putin says the Ukrainian state will suffer an "irreparable blow" if the conflict continues
Russian President Vladimir Putin assured on Tuesday that his troops have "the initiative" in the conflict with Ukraine and that if it were to continue, "the statehood" of the former Soviet republic could suffer "an irreparable blow."

"Not only did the [Ukrainian] counteroffensive fail, but the initiative is entirely in the hands of the Russian Armed Forces. If that continues, Ukraine's statehood could suffer an irreparable blow, a serious blow," Putin said at a meeting broadcast on television.

The front lines in eastern and southern Ukraine have barely moved in more than a year in this conflict that began almost two years ago, in February 2022. In his speech, Putin described the recent attacks against civilians as "barbaric." Russians.

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Ukraine asks to strengthen controls after finding Western components in Russian weapons
Crania urges its foreign partners to intensify control of the sanctions regime, as multiple foreign-made components continue to be found in newly produced Russian military equipment and a study reveals that Russia has almost managed to bring its imports back to the pre-sanctions level , with half coming from Western companies.

Some 2,800 foreign-made components have been found in the wreckage of Russian missiles, drones and other weapons used in Ukraine, according to the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption database.

The most recent additions, last week, came from Kh-59 missiles of the type that Russian fighters regularly use against Ukrainian cities, according to the Agency, since despite attempts to restrict their domestic production, Moscow remains capable of launching massive drone and missile attacks.

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15:54
Zelensky: Putin is a "predator" who will not settle for a "frozen" conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on Tuesday from the Davos Forum that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is a "predator" who will continue with the invasion of his country, and again asked his partners for more air resources.

Zelensky participates in the great annual meeting of the political and financial world in the Swiss Alps, where this Tuesday he received words of support from representatives of both the European Union and the United States.

"After 2014," the year in which the conflict in eastern Ukraine began with pro-Russian separatists and Moscow annexed the Crimean peninsula, "there were attempts to freeze the war in Donbas," in the east of the country, he said. Zelensky referring to the Minsk negotiations between Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany.

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14:45
Stoltenberg says the more Putin is successful in Ukraine, the more likely Beijing will use its force
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg highlighted this Tuesday the concern that the more successful Russian President Vladimir Putin achieves in the war of aggression launched against Ukraine, the more likely it is that China will also decide to use strength to achieve goals.

Stoltenberg made this assessment during a debate on security organized at the World Economic Forum in Davos (Switzerland). "I have visited Japan and South Korea, close NATO partners, who are concerned about what is happening in Ukraine, because they know that the more successful Putin is in Ukraine, the more likely it is that Beijing will use force," said the Norwegian politician. .

In that context, he defended that the Atlantic Alliance have "a global approach" even though it is a regional organization, since "the world is interconnected."

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13:51
Russia shot down 69 drones in occupied Ukraine
Russian forces shot down 69 drones in the last 24 hours in the Ukrainian territories occupied by Moscow, as reported today by the Russian Ministry of Defense in its daily report.

The unmanned devices were intercepted in the regions of Kherson and Zaporizhia (south), as well as Donetsk and Lugansk (east), the official note states.

Furthermore, in a single day, Russian forces repelled fifteen enemy attacks in different sectors of the front in Ukraine.

Six attacks were repulsed in Kupiansk, in the northeastern region of Kharkiv, where Russia is preparing a new offensive, according to Ukrainian and Western analysts.

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13:19
Zelensky invites large companies to invest in the Ukrainian economy in Davos
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighted today in a meeting with managers of large companies that the Ukrainian economy grew by more than 5% last year, and encouraged them to invest in the country and thus contribute to it overcoming the effects of the Russian invasion.

"It is important to be in Ukraine, increase investments and support our economy," Zelensky said at the meeting, attended by the president of the European Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, and several leaders of the Ukrainian president's administration.

Zelensky addressed senior officials at the J.P. investment bank. Morgan and other large international investors to convey that "attracting private capital to rebuild Ukraine is important to us."

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13:03
EU admits it must improve ammunition delivery to Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Hadja Lahbib, whose country presides over the European Union this semester, assured this Tuesday that they must improve the delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, but stressed that the EU will continue to support Kiev in its defense of the invasion. Russian "as long as necessary."

"I hear some members expressing concern saying that we have to do more and faster and, indeed, they are absolutely right. We have to do better. It is a work in progress. We take it very seriously. We are making a lot of efforts to according to our capabilities, which, in fact, must be urgently improved," said Lahbib during an appearance at the plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Lahbib, speaking in a debate on the military support the EU is giving to Ukraine, said that from his position he would "do everything possible to push forward this wartime approach" and work with member states to increase production and delivery. of weapons and ammunition.

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12:48
Blinken promises Zelensky that the US will maintain its support for Ukraine
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged his country's continued support for Ukraine on Tuesday during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, despite a dispute in the US Congress over funding for the European country.

"We are determined to maintain our support for Ukraine and we work very closely with Congress to ensure this. I know that our European colleagues will do the same," Blinken assured Zelensky when meeting during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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12:24
The UN warns of an "alarming" increase in civilian casualties in Ukraine since December
The UN Mission in Ukraine reported a sharp increase in the number of Ukrainian civilians killed in recent weeks due to the intensification of the Russian offensive, which represents an "alarming" reversal of the downward trend observed at the beginning of 2023. .

The international organization reported a 26% increase in verified civilian casualties in December compared to November, although it regretted that the actual percentage is "probably" higher, as reports of 86 alleged deaths are still being verified.

"Over the course of just 10 days, between December 29, 2023 and January 8, hundreds of civilians have been killed or injured in missile and drone attacks across the country," the agency said in a statement. UN mission.

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Ukraine needs 'predictable financing' to beat Russia
Ukraine needs predictable financing this year and beyond to successfully confront the Russian invasion, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.

"Ukraine can win this war. But we must continue to strengthen its defense. Ukrainians need predictable financing throughout 2024 and beyond," the leader told the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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11:24
Lavrov thanks North Korea for its support of the Russian military campaign in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today thanked his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son-hui, for Pyongyang's support for the Russian military campaign in Ukraine.

"Without a doubt, we have always supported North Korea at the UN and highly appreciate their same stance in support of the position of the Russian Federation, including on issues related to the special military operation we are carrying out in Ukraine," Lavrov said. at the beginning of the meeting in the Russian capital.

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11:00
Ukraine orders the evacuation of civilians from twenty towns in the northeast
This Tuesday, Ukraine ordered the evacuation of 26 towns in the Kharkiv region, in the northeast of the country, due to repeated attacks by the Russian army in the area.

"In view of the situation, we are carrying out a mandatory evacuation of the po[CENSORED]tion of the communities of Kindrachivska and Kourylivska in the Kupiansk district," regional governor Oleg Synegoubov said on social media, listing the names of the 26 affected localities. where 3,043 people live. there, including 279 children.

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Zelensky asks Stoltenberg in Davos for more air defenses for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today began his activity at the World Economic Forum summit in Davos, Switzerland, with a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, to whom he asked that more air defense systems be sent to Ukraine. to counter Russian air attacks.

"We have discussed the situation on the front," Zelensky wrote about the meeting, in which he also conveyed to Stoltenberg "the need to further strengthen the Ukrainian air defense" after the latest massive Russian air attacks against regions throughout Ukraine. as well as other urgent needs from kyiv in military matters.

The Ukrainian president and the head of the Atlantic Alliance also spoke of the security agreement signed by kyiv and London last week, by which the United Kingdom undertakes to quickly send military aid to Ukraine if there is again Russian aggression against the country after the current war ends.

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New day of massive Russian losses on the front: more than a thousand men and 24 tanks
Ukraine considers that the Russian Army continues to lose personnel and military equipment massively in its attempts to gain more territory in the east and south of Ukrainian territory, where it again suffered this Monday more than a thousand casualties and the destruction of 24 battle tanks. , according to today's balance sheet of the General Staff.

Russia has also lost during the last 24 hours 36 armored vehicles and 30 artillery systems, as well as a reconnaissance aircraft capable of detecting targets at a distance of 600 kilometers and a bomber that operated as an air control post for Russian aviation.

According to Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuri Ignat, it is "probably the first time" that Russia has lost an A-50 reconnaissance plane like the one the Ukrainian Army shot down this Monday over the Sea of Azov, an inland sea located to the southeast of Ukraine whose coasts are completely controlled by Russia.

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9:31
Brussels urges to agree on 50 billion in aid to Ukraine but remembers that "it is not just a European task"
The European Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, urged this Tuesday to agree on aid of 50 billion for Ukraine, although he also launched a call to international partners such as the United States by reminding that "it is not just a European task."

"We strongly ask that an agreement be reached in the next two weeks and, of course, also the support of all international partners," said the commissioner upon his arrival at the meeting of EU Economy and Finance Ministers, the Ecofin.

Gentiloni has stressed that agreeing on aid is "absolutely crucial from the European point of view", aware that there are two weeks left until the next meeting of EU heads of state and government - which will be held in Brussels on 1 February-- although he warned that "it is not just a European task."

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8:50
Moldova cannot cope with the increase in citizenship applications from Russians
Authorities in former Soviet Moldova said on Monday they were struggling to cope with a sharp rise in applications to grant citizenship to citizens of wartime Russia.

"In view of the increase in applications for Moldovan citizenship, the agency asks the government to extend the deadline for examining applications to six months," instead of the current deadline of 20 days, said a government agency that, among other things, deals with citizenship and passports.

"The geopolitical situation in the region created by Russia's war against Ukraine has generated an increase in the number of people seeking to acquire Moldovan citizenship."

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8:00
Air defenses shoot down twelve Ukrainian drones in two Russian regions
Russian air defense systems shot down twelve Ukrainian fixed-wing drones this morning over the Voronezh and Belgorod regions, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.

Eight devices were intercepted in the Voronezh region, located more than 300 kilometers from the eastern border of Ukraine, while another four were shot down in the Belgorod region, adjacent to Ukrainian territory, Defense said in a statement published on Telegram.

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7:35
Polish and French foreign ministers commit in Warsaw to maintaining aid to kyiv
The French Foreign Minister, Stéphane Séjourné, assured this Monday during his official visit to Warsaw that Paris is committed to "maintaining support" for Ukraine in its war against Russia, in line with what was defended by his Polish counterpart, Radoslaw Sikorski.

Séjourné, who is in Poland after visiting the Ukrainian capital and Berlin, exemplified the military aid that his country can provide to Ukraine with the Ukrainian soldier training program and mentioned the opening of negotiations with Kiev for its future accession to the Union European Union as one of the "tools of diplomatic support" to Ukraine.

According to the French minister, "it is of strategic interest for Europe" to admit Ukraine into the European club.

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister wanted to "hit" Lavrov
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview made public on Monday that there were moments when he felt the need to "punch his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in the face" in talks during the initial phase. of the invasion of Moscow.

Kuleba's brief comments were part of an hour-long informal interview with a Ukrainian video blogger that focused on topics ranging from cooking to hobbies to Ukrainian football.When asked, as part of a series of rapid-fire questions, about his most difficult set of negotiations, Kuleba said: "The most difficult conversations are the ones where you feel like you just want to go and punch your opponent in the nose," but you can't really do that.

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