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At a meeting at the Crimea Platform, a diplomatic forum held in 2021, Zelensky stated: “We have not yet gained complete operational control in Crimea and the surrounding waters, but we will achieve this goal. It is only a question of time.”
Russian forces continue shelling the eastern Ukrainian city of Avdiivka, according to Ukrainian officials. These officials believe that casualties have forced Russia to shift to an airstrike strategy instead of a ground offensive.
Oleh Synehub, the governor of the Kharkiv region, said two civilians were killed in a shelling attack on a village near Kupiansk. Several reports indicate that Russian forces have recently attacked the area north of Kupiansk.
Russia claims to have successfully shelled and airstriked around Bakhmut, a city in northeastern Ukraine that Russian forces captured in May after months of fighting. Reuters reported that it was unable to verify the reports of fighting from either side.
Australia has announced it will send 3D metal printers and anti-drone systems to Ukraine as part of a 20 million AUD (12.8 million USD) military aid package. This brings the total aid from the Australian to Ukraine to 910 million AUD (582 million USD) since Russia launched its offensive. Reports suggest the Australian Prime Minister will discuss the conflict in Ukraine with Joe Biden during his visit to the United States.
Moldova blocked 20 Russian media outlets on Tuesday, saying they had been used in information warfare against the country. A ruling by the Moldovan Security and Intelligence Service listed 22 Russian news sites that would be blocked. The Russian Foreign Ministry was quoted as saying the decision was “a hostile step” aimed at depriving Moldovans of access to alternative news sources. Moldova has restricted the broadcasting rights of Russian news channels, as well as analytical and military content, since June 2022 following Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine.
Joe Biden's request for aid to Ukraine continues to be delayed as Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives face ongoing difficulties in the election for a new Speaker.
Ukraine has signed a defense cooperation agreement with German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall AG, which includes the maintenance and repair of Western weapons sent to support Kyiv in Russia's campaign in Ukraine.
Ukraine expects Germany to provide a €1.4 billion aid package to bolster its air defenses and help it weather a second winter in its war with Russia, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
The EU is on track to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels this decade, according to the European Commission.
Two people were killed and several others injured in Russian shelling of Kherson.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran. Russia and Iran are strengthening bilateral relations based on mutual trust.
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