Day: February 1, 2024

On February 1, the Russian army fired 23 times at the border areas and settlements of Sumy region. 107 explosions were recorded. The Khotyn, Yunakivka, Bilopillia, Krasnopillia, and Velyka Pysarivka communities were shelled.

Chief of the General Staff of the Romanian Armed Forces Gheorghiță Vlad expects escalation on the part of the Russian Federation and believes that the population of Europe, including Romania, should prepare for the possible spread of Russian aggression beyond Ukraine.

Ukraine’s commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces (for now), Gen. Zaluzhniy: “Perhaps the number one priority here is mastery of an entire arsenal of (relatively) cheap, modern and highly effective, unmanned vehicles and other technological means.” https://t.co/a8OWHzfHAT

— Michael Weiss (@michaeldweiss) February 1, 2024

Since January 2023, the Russian company I Machine Technology, a supplier to arms manufacturers, has imported $20 million worth of equipment from Taiwan, which is a strategic partner of the United States.

Austria plays a constructive role in supporting Ukraine but as a neutral country. In particular, it makes contributions to the EU Peace Fund for protective equipment.

The unique experiences and insights our African American officers bring to #CIA advance our mission on a daily basis.

With gratitude for the vital contributions that African Americans have made in service to the Agency and this great nation, we celebrate Black History Month.

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On the night of February 1, the occupiers hit a school in Myrnohrad of the Donetsk region, with a rocket. At least 12 houses and a shop were also damaged.

If the EU makes the appropriate decision, Ukraine could receive up to 15 billion euros annually in interest accrued on frozen Russian assets.

French President Emmanuel Macron said that all 27 EU countries supported the decision to provide Ukraine with 50 billion euros, which showed Russia that Europe was not “tired.”