1016 days ago the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. The resignation of the French government due to the no-confidence vote may hamper the increase in support for Ukraine announced by Paris, Reuters estimates. Here's what happened in and around Ukraine over the last 24 hours.
> Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson ruled out the adoption by the current Congress of a new package of support funds Ukrainerequested by the president Joe Biden. Johnson announced that he would wait for the new president's instructions on this matter.
> – Russia is successful on the front lines, though he pays a high price for it – said the Secretary General NATO Mark Rutte at a conference in Brussels. He noted that Ukraine is facing constant bombing of civilian areas and critical infrastructure facilities. He also noted that “this may be the most difficult winter in Ukraine since 2022.”
> Government resignation France Due to the vote of no confidence adopted on Wednesday, it is hindering the increase in support for Ukraine announced by Paris, says Reuters, citing the statements of Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu in recent weeks.
The collapse of the French government hinders support for UkraineCHRISTOPHE PETIT TESSON/PAP/EPA
> Secretary of State USA Antony Blinken said in Brussels that Ukraine must draft more young people to defend the country and repel the Russian invasion. – Apart from ammunition and weapons, people are the key to success on the battlefield – said the head of US diplomacy.
> Ukraine is looking for about 20,000 children illegally deported to Russia, but the actual number may be much higher because the Russian authorities refuse to provide information on this matter, she announced at a Security Council meeting. UN Daria Zarivna, advisor to the head of the Chancellery of the President of Ukraine.
> Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Olaf Scholz rejected speculations about the deployment of German land forces in Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. In the current situation, this “is out of the question,” Scholz told the Bundestag.
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