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The Summit will be Truly Global, Leaders from All Continents will be Represented
– Address by the President
And it is important that several new security agreements with European countries have already been prepared, and several more agreements with our partners are now at the stage of coordinating specific details.
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Today I spoke with the Commander-in-Chief about the situation in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions in particular..gif)
Unfortunately, the free world still lacks efficiency in these two tasks. But we still have a perspective and promising work with several partners – and we are doing everything to make sure that the day comes as soon as possible when we can add the power of "Patriots" to our eastern regions, our cities – such as Kharkiv, Sumy and others.
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20 May 2024 - 21:40
Dear Ukrainians!
Summary of the day.
I have just held a long meeting on an interim analysis of our preparations for the Peace Summit.
We reviewed which states are already with us at the Summit and which ones we still need to work with.
It is already clear that the Summit will be truly global, leaders from all continents will be represented. Many nations that value normal peaceful coexistence of peoples.
We already have an understanding of the Summit's content – of the meeting's outcome we should achieve. I am grateful to all states, all leaders, all ambassadors of peace who help us prepare the Summit.
In the three weeks remaining before the Summit, we will have time to work with dozens of leaders and states – those we expect to attend the Summit.
- Today I spoke with the Prime Minister of Croatia. Croatia – Mr. Prime Minister – confirms attendance.
- I am grateful for this and for the continued support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of our country, support for our defense. Croatia also supports our accession to the European Union, and we are working to ensure that Croatia joins the G7 Declaration of Support for Ukraine – on security commitments for our country.
And it is important that several new security agreements with European countries have already been prepared, and several more agreements with our partners are now at the stage of coordinating specific details.
In the near future, we will enhance this new security architecture for our country.
- New agreements will be signed.
Despite all the brutality of Russian pressure and all the meanness of Russian terror, the world must prove that a consolidated force of all those who value life is enough to defend life and succeed in doing so. This is important for every country, for every nation, and if it works for Ukraine, it will definitely work for all other countries
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Today I spoke with the Commander-in-Chief about the situation in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions in particular.
- We maintain control everywhere.
This brings us back again and again to the need for air defense – for additional defense systems that could significantly mitigate the difficulties for our warriors and the threat to our cities and communities.
- This also pertains to the preparation for the transition of our Air Force to new combat aircraft.
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I am grateful to all partners who understand this necessity of ours and its importance – the real strategic power of air defense in this war.
Putin has nothing but terror. This is the basis of his capabilities. And every limitation of Russia's terrorist potential is a compulsion to peace.
Our weapons to defend Ukrainian positions, our joint diplomatic efforts for the sake of the Peace Formula, our work to hold Russia legally accountable for the war – all of this brings peace closer.
I am grateful to everyone who stands with Ukraine! Glory to all our warriors! Thank you to everyone who joins the Defense and Security Forces of Ukraine!
Glory to Ukraine!
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Ukraine Oversight Interagency Working Group.
This report discusses the planned, ongoing, and completed oversight work conducted by the DoD, State, and USAID Offices of Inspector General, as well as the other U.S. oversight agencies that coordinate their activities through the Ukraine Oversight Interagency Working Group.
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Corruption Remains a Persistent Challenge for the Ukrainian Government
pp. 54–57
• Perception of corruption in Ukraine has declined significantly since 2013, but it still remains one of the least accountable governments in Europe.
• The war has created new opportunities for bribes, kickbacks, and inflated procurement costs.
• The U.S. provided technical assistance and training to Ukrainian investigators and prosecutors. • Ukraine’s anticorruption institutions investigated and arrested government officials and legislators for bribery and embezzlement
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U.S. UKRAINE RESPONSE OPERATIONS
JANUARY 1, 2024—MARCH 31, 2024
Russian Forces Made Incremental Gains Along a Mostly Static Front Line pp. 26–30, 34
• The UAF withdrew from the industrial town of Avdiivka after months of heavy fighting.
Russian forces targeted economic and energy infrastructure in Ukraine.
• Russian forces committed war crimes, including the deportation and reeducation of Ukrainian children.
• The UAF sank several Russian warships with unmanned surface vessels and hit Russian oil and gas facilities with UAVs.
• President Zelenskyy dismissed his top military commander amid increased tensions between the two men.
• Ukraine lowered its conscription age, potentially providing 50,000 new troops for the UAF. Training and Equipping Efforts Continue pp. 39–46, 85
• U.S. and Danish training aims to have Ukrainian F-16 pilots ready by summer 2024.
• Advisors train UAF personnel to serve as instructors and increase self-sufficiency.
• Advisors work to build Ukrainian maintenance capability, but major repairs still require that equipment be sent out of country.
• International partners established capability coalitions to build the UAF’s long-term fighting ability.
• State provided training and equipment to investigate and prosecute war criminals and human rights violators.
14.6M Ukrainians—Half the Country—Need Humanitarian Assistance pp. 17, 64–70
• Since Feb 2022, USAID has provided over $2 billion in humanitarian assistance in Ukraine.
• USAID released new guidance and precautions for aid workers in Ukraine.
• USAID has directed resources to respond to Russian attacks on energy and healthcare infrastructure.
Uncertain Funding Created Challenges for U.S. and Ukrainian Militaries pp. 9–11, 35–36
• The first new Ukraine assistance bill in 16 months was enacted on April 24.
• The DoD had begun to reduce its support for Ukraine prior to the enactment of new funding.
• The DoD sent $10 billion worth of weapons to the UAF that it did not have the funds to replace.
• UAF troops reported rationing ammunition due to limited supply.
Corruption Remains a Persistent Challenge for the Ukrainian Government pp. 54–57
• Perception of corruption in Ukraine has declined significantly since 2013, but it still remains one of the least accountable governments in Europe.
• The war has created new opportunities for bribes, kickbacks, and inflated procurement costs.
• The U.S. provided technical assistance and training to Ukrainian investigators and prosecutors.
• Ukraine’s anticorruption institutions investigated and arrested government officials and legislators for bribery and embezzlement.
OAR Oversight is Enhancing Transparency pp. 21, 123–129
• The Special IG launched UkraineOversight.gov to make comprehensive information about OAR more accessible to the public.
•Special IG and partner agency reports found:
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• The Navy over-spent funds for Ukraine.
• USEUCOM had limited oversight of equipment transported to Ukraine by rail.
• USAID did not verify the accuracy of Ukrainian salaries being reimbursed with U.S. funds.
• State’s risk assessments and monitoring for security assistance programs need improvement.
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