russian invasion of Ukraine. Chronicle for January 23-24

25 January 2023

In the early hours of February 24, 2022, Russia launched rocket attacks on Ukrainian territory and launched a direct full-scale invasion. APU repulse the enemy

- The German concern Rheinmetall can supply 139 Leopard type 1 and 2 battle tanks to Ukraine if necessary, — RNB.

29 Leopard 2A4 will be ready ?_x_tr_sl=de&_x_tr_tl=uk&_x_tr_hl=uk&_x_tr_pto=sc) for shipping as early as April-May 2023.

- Deputy Head of the Office of the President Kyrylo Tymoshenko confirmed that he had written a letter of resignation.

- The offensive operation of the Russian invaders in the Zaporozhye region ended in failure, — ISW.

With statements about "tactical successes" in the Zaporozhye region, the invaders distract (https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-january-23-2023) attention from the lack of promised progress in Bakhmut.

- The Ukrainian side proposes to conclude a non-aggression pact to Belarus, — Lukashenka.

Grandfather, is everything okay with your head?

- Germany received an official request from Poland to re-export Leopard tanks to Ukraine — Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/poland-could-send-leopard-tanks-ukraine-without-berlins-approval-polish-pm-2023-01-23/).

- Today the Nikolaev court was supposed to consider the case of Stremousov, but he did not appear

- New orders of Russia: now it's not shameful to be a criminal

- #losses of invaders as of 24.01

🔻+ 690 dead of the RF Armed Forces over the past day:

▪️another FSB agent, hieromonk Damaskin (Volin Denis), headed the department for interaction with the KizYachestvo at the male monastery, led the search and Cossack detachment

▪️kIzYak Dmitry Kuts, retired FSB starley

▪️Captain Alexander Ivanov

▪️Captain Ruslan Ibragimov

- Rashka has powerful allies: the talking horse of laurels has flown to the capital of Eswatini.

There he met with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom.

- The Cabinet of Ministers has made a number of personnel decisions.

From the positions of deputy ministers dismissed:

Vyacheslav Shapovalov – Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine;

Ivan Lukeryu – Deputy Minister for the Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine;

Vyacheslav Negodu – Deputy Minister for the Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine;

Vitaly Muzychenko – Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine.

Draft decrees of the President of Ukraine on dismissal were supported:

Valentina Reznichenko – Dnepropetrovsk OVA;

Alexandra Starukha – Zaporozhye OVA;

Aleksey Kuleba – Kyiv OVA;

Dmitry Zhivitsky – Sumy OVA;

Yaroslav Yanushevich – Kherson OVA.

- An unexpected raft twist: Netflix has launched a French version of the Servant of the People series called "In My Place".

True, instead of a teacher, as in our series, a dark-skinned Frenchman Stéphane Bleu from the suburbs of Paris, who works as a social worker for youth affairs, is fighting for the presidency.

- A giant iceberg the size of two Kyivs has broken off in Antarctica.

Hisarea – 1550 square kilometers. It is from the 150-meter-thick Brunt Ice Shelf, when the Razlom-1 Fracture completely passed through the ice shelf.

- UEFA refused to return Russian clubs and national teams to competitions under the auspices of the organization.

Now they shine (https://news.sky.com/story/russian-football-teams-to-remain-banned-from-european-competitions-as-war-in-ukraine-continues-12794193) only internal competitions in the swamps.

- "Wagnerites" are insulted.

Prigozhin the Clown sent a request to Volodin, the speaker of the state fool, to work out the introduction of an article on the "prohibition of discrediting volunteers participating in the SVO", incl. former convicts.

- President Biden is ready to transfer 10 Abrams tanks to Kyiv, — Sky News Arabia, citing an unnamed person in charge at the Pentagon.

This is being done (https://www.skynewsarabia.com/world/1591284-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%BA%D9 %88%D9%86-%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%86%D8%B9-%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%A8% D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B0-%D8%AE%D8%B7%D9%88%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%87%D9%85% D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%94%D9%88%D9%83%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A7) in order to influence Germany regarding supplies deliveries of Leopard 2 tanks to Kyiv.

- For the first time in history, a Ukrainian film was nominated for an Oscar.

Documentary film «House of Shards» produced in Denmark, Ukraine, Sweden and Finland, were nominated for an Oscar this year.

- Germany may allow Poland to send Leopard tanks to Kyiv on Wednesday, — Bloomberg.

And again, the Russians will have something with a face (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-01-24/germany-to-give-poland-ok-this-week-to- send-tanks-to-ukraine?srnd=politics-vp).

- Frigate of the Russian Navy "Admiral Gorshkov" with nuclear warheads on board is now moving towards the United States, — The Sun.

The publication also claims (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/21148594/russian-warship-hyppersonic-missiles-us-coast/) that "Admiral Gorshkov" is under close surveillance by NATO naval forces.

- Ukraine should join NATO — "For the sake of clarity, stability and long-term peace," said former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

He also warned (https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/jan/24/ukraine-boris-johnson-nato-us-germany-tank-delays) that Russia is planning a new offensive in the spring, which must be prevented. "The Ukrainians need hundreds of tanks, and they must get them from the Americans, Germans, Poles and many others," — Johnson said.

- The Netherlands wants to buy 18 Leopard 2 tanks from Germany and transfer them to Ukraine.

This was stated (https://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/auch-niederlande-erwaegen-leopard-lieferungen-an-die-ukraine-18627054.html) by Prime Minister Mark Rutte in an interview Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

- Aleksey Kuleba (former head of KOVA) has been appointed deputy chairman of the OP.

He will replace Kirill Timoshenko in his position.

- The Pentagon will six times increase the production of 155-mm shells for Ukraine — New York Times.

According to (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/24/us/politics/pentagon-ukraine-ammunition.html), the US production of 155-mm artillery shells, much needed by Kyiv, will increase to 90,000 per month for two years, a sixfold increase from the previous year.

This will be done to make up for the shortfall caused by the war in Ukraine and to create reserves for future conflicts.

- Turkish President Erdogan convenes a meeting of the country's Security Council on January 25, at which, among other things, the issue of the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine will be raised, — Anadolu.

The participants will discuss (https://www.aa.com.tr/ru/%D1%82%D1%83%D1%80%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F/%D1%81% D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%B7-%D1%82%D1%83%D1%80%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B8-%D0%BE% D0%B1%D1%81%D1%83%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%82-%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%8F%D0%B2%D0%BA%D0%B8-% D0%B2-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE-%D1%83%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%83- %D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8E-%D0%B8-%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%8C%D0%B1 %D1%83-%D1%81-%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%BC%D0%BE %D0%BC/2795616#) Ankara's peace mediation initiatives, as well as the delivery of humanitarian aid and the achievement of a long-term ceasefire in Ukraine.

- Joe Biden will announce tomorrow the decision to supply Ukraine with Abrams tanks.

An official of the American administration told Al-Jazeera TV channel about it.

- Russian rebranding

It is better to instruct such sculptures throughout the Russian Federation, instead of shameful "zetok"

- Air defense was installed in the area of Putin's residence

ZRPK «Pantsir-S1» placed in the village of Yascherovo in the Novgorod region, which is six kilometers from Putin's residence in Valdai.

- Polish foreign battalion is working

Replenishment of the fund of prisoners is successful

- Temple of Putin?

No, it's just a bookstore, where they unloaded a bunch of incomprehensible waste paper about Putin's legendary status, victory, and so on

Grandfather Lenin, you raised yourself of course a fan. What to do with him now?

- In the near future, a decision will be made on whether to send German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine, — German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.

The official noted (https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-latest-putin-could-make-final-push-on-invasion-anniversary-as-belarus-president-warned-over- joining-war-12541713?postid=5284410#liveblog-body) that the government must consider many factors and not act hastily. "It talks about factors that include security issues for the German population."

- The ninth "Rammstein" will be held in February, — Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov.

"More trust — more weapons to protect our land, sea and sky", — written by the Minister of Defense.

- In the UK, a gang of scammers was exposed who, using a cryptocurrency scheme, stole £ 22 million worth of bitcoins.

The men stole so much money that they began handing out certificates for 5 thousand pounds right on the street. The "leader" of the gang, James Parker, bought a car for strangers from the pub.

- The issue of supplying tanks to Ukraine will be discussed at a meeting of EU Foreign Ministers.

This was announced by the head of EU diplomacy Josep Borrell.

- New details of the leaked data on food contracts of the Ministry of Defense: it turns out that data on Ukrainian military units were also made public in the leaked contracts.

Today, on Monday, January 23, the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence will deal with this fact. Deputies will separately consider the fact of leakage of contracts of the Ministry of Defense member of the Committee Gennady Kasai.

«Data on military units – Indeed, this information should not be public. Therefore, we will also understand this issue, one hundred percent,” said the people’s deputy.

Minister of Defense Aleksey Reznikov requested to hold such a meeting of the Committee without delay. He also askedharchovyh-kontraktiv-mou-shho-nese) for NABU and DBR to take part.

The Ministry of Defense said: information about the purchase of food services is distributed with signs of deliberate manipulation and is misleading.

- Ever since Gerasimov took command of the Russian General Staff, officers have been trying to ban the soldiers from traveling in civilian cars, using mobile phones and non-standard haircuts, — British intelligence.

Katsaps were skeptical about this. Most of the ridicule was caused by the improvement in shaving standards.

- Borrell hopes that today the EU countries will be able to agree on the allocation of a new tranche of about 500 million euros for military support to Ukraine, — sky news.

He added (https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-war-latest-putin-could-make-final-push-on-invasion-anniversary-as-belarus-president-warned-over- joining-war-12541713) that these funds will become part of the funds, which are part of the structure of the European Peace Fund.

- In Norway, they will discuss the possibility of transferring Leopard tanks to Ukraine without the permission of Germany, as proposed by Poland, — Dagbladet.

According to (https://www.dagbladet.no/nyheter/hemmelig-ukraina-mote/78307743) of the Norwegian edition, the meeting will be held tonight. The meeting will be held in secret mode, so the time and place are not reported.

- Hungary decided not to block the EU decision to provide Ukraine with the seventh tranche of assistance in the amount of 500 million euros.

This was reported by the correspondent of "Radio Liberty" Rikard Jozwiak.

- EU countries should continue negotiations on the use of confiscated assets of the Russian central bank in the amount of $ 300 billion to restore Ukraine, — FT, referring to the words of the President of the European Council.

"This is a matter of fairness and fairness. It must be done in accordance with legal principles — it's perfectly clear", — stated (https://www.ft.com/content/dab0fe80-dae0-4973-88ea-de2d95cd9a4a) Charles Michel.

He added that despite the legal barriers to asset forfeiture, there is "strong political interest" in making progress on the issue and resolving it.

- Slovenia does not have tanks for Ukraine, but Ljubljana supports the decision to supply tanks from other countries.

Slovenian Foreign Minister Tania Fayon stated this.

- “The world has come close to the threat of the Third World War due to the impending aggression against the Russian Federation”: nothing new, just Medvedev again splashed brave water and let's open your mouth.

- On the infographic from the German edition of Welt, the number of Leopard tanks of various modifications that are now in service with European countries.

Greece has the largest number of tanks (https://www.welt.de/politik/ausland/plus243376743/Leoparden-fuer-die-Ukraine-Warum-Polen-den-Exportantrag-hinauszoegert.html) of the first version (500 ). Greece also has a large number of Leopard 2A4 (183) and Leopard 2A6 (170).

Germany (98), Denmark (44) and Hungary (44) have the most modern 2A7s.

- Does not pretend to be the chairman, because he takes the role of a traitor.

Azarov came, not dusty... and immediately with "generous" statements.

- The United States expects to deliver the Bradley BMP to Ukraine in the coming weeks, — Voice of America journalist Ostap Yarysh.

According to a Pentagon spokesman, Bradley BMPs have not yet been transferred to Ukraine.

- Summing up the results of the championship of the federation in throwing shit

- #losses of invaders as of 23.01

🔻+ 720 dead of the RF Armed Forces over the past day:

▪️Senior Lieutenant — Anton Krestyannikov

▪️Foreman of the anti-aircraft battery — Vasily Kaplin

▪️ Lieutenant — Andrey Bykov

- And what kind of movement is this? Reindeer breeder Shoigu replaced commanders of two military districts, — rashasmi.

Colonel-General sergei kuzuzlev, who previously commanded the Western military district, headed the southern one, and lieutenant-general evgeny nikiforov was appointed in his place.

Let us remind you that the GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported on the appointment of Nikiforov back in December.

- The war in Ukraine will cost the German economy 175 billion euros in 2023, — calculated at the Cologne Institute of German Economics.

This corresponds to a welfare loss of 2,000 euros per inhabitant of Germany.

- The issue of deliveries of German Leopard tanks to Ukraine is now at the final stage, — Dmitry Kuleba.

According to him, Kyiv, in a dialogue with Berlin, emphasizes that every day of discussions about the transfer of tanks to Ukraine is a day of a real battle at the front. Therefore, "the sooner the German authorities decide on tanks, the less blood will be shed."

- "Serbia was under attack from the West because of the war in Ukraine": according to Serbian President Vučić, Western countries threaten Belgrade with stopping European integration, stopping investments and sanctions.

He also said that Europe is de facto in a state of war, "whatever she says."

- Deputy head of the OP Kiril Timoshenko wrote a letter of resignation from the OP, – UP.

Instead of Tymoshenko, they plan to appoint the head of the Kyiv OVA Kuleba to the post. In addition, the heads of the CAA of Sumy, Dnepropetrovsk, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions will resign.

- Good news for the night: Russia's losses, as of today, amount to 121.480 warriors, which is equal to the population of Kaspiysk.

The length of the "coffin" line increased to 243 km. If the funeral ceremony took place on Red Square, it would last 16 hours.

The length of the column of broken equipment would be 70.7 km. If a convoy of vehicles paraded through the streets of Moscow, it would last almost 53 hours.

- Today, sanctions have been imposed against 22 representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church - citizens of Russia, who, under the guise of spirituality, support terror and genocidal policies, — Vladimir Zelensky.

On the photo - a list of those who fell under the sanctions.