March 23, 2023 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
James O’Brien, head of the US’s Office of Sanctions Coordination, has said that G7 countries could oblige companies to affirm that their imported polished diamonds are not of russian origin. As part of international sanctions, companies from the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union are prohibited from buying diamonds from the russian alrosa corporation.
3/23/2023
March 22, 2023 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
American Patriot air defense systems will be redeployed to Ukraine faster than previously planned, the US Department of Defense said. 65 Ukrainian soldiers will complete training on air defense systems in the United States in the coming days. The Ukrainian military will then be sent to Europe for additional training.
3/22/2023
March 21, 2023 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Defence of EU countries have reached an agreement on a joint initiative to supply ammunition for Ukraine and replenish their own warehouses totaling EUR 2 billion.
3/21/2023
March 20, 2023 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
NATO proposes to strengthen the Alliance’s eastern borders with the russian federation by concentrating equipment and military contingent of up to 300 thousand troops.
3/20/2023
March 19, 2023 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
On March 20, the EU countries intend to sign an agreement on joint purchases of shells for Ukraine.
3/19/2023
March 18, 2023 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Austria has announced its joining the group of states working to establish a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The group already includes 33 countries.
3/18/2023
March 17, 2023 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
“We must follow through on our commitments—fully and quickly. This includes delivering our armored vehicles to the battlefield and ensuring that Ukrainian servicemen get the training, spare parts and technical support they need to use these new systems as soon as possible”, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said after the virtual meeting of Ukraine's Multinational Defense Contact Group.
3/17/2023
March 16, 2023 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Eight US Senators from both parties have asked Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to provide more information on what it would take to send F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
3/16/2023
March 15, 2023 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
The EU Council has decided to increase the financial ceiling of the European Peace Fund, from which money is allocated for military aid to Ukraine, to EUR 7.979 billion by 2027.
3/15/2023
March 14, 2023 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action
Ukrainian military servicemen in Germany are completing a training course on Leopard 2 tanks.
3/14/2023
