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DECEMBER 2022

29 December
Zaporizhzhya power plant disconnected
The Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) was disconnected due to damage sustained by shelling. The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency states he is consulting with both Ukraine and Russia in order to implement a nuclear safety and security protection zone around the Zaporizhzhya NPP.

25 December
Christmas celebrations and new ‘negotiations’
Three Ukrainian emergency service providers were killed during a demining excursion in the Kherson region. Some Ukrainians break from tradition by celebrating Christmas today instead of on January 7th like many Russians and other Orthodox Christians as a form of protest against Russian actions. President Vladimir Putin declares he is ready to negotiate, though unwilling to withdraw invading forces from Ukraine.

21 December
President Zelensky visits Washington, DC
President Volodymyr Zelensky visits Washington, DC and meets with President Joe Biden. During a joint press conference, President Biden announced new security assistance of $2.2 billion in additional humanitarian funding for Ukraine, including the Patriot battery systems for air defense. President Zelenskiy highlighted the crucial role Ukraine is playing for the pursuit of not only domestic, but global security.

20 December
President Zelensky visits Bakhmut
President Volodymyr Zelensky made a visit to the city of Bakhmut where fierce fighting has continued for months. During his visit, he spent time with troops and handed out awards. Though a key site of tension, Ukrainian forces have fought back on advancements.

19 December
Kamikaze drones fly over Kyiv
The capital city of Kyiv is under heavy fire by around 35 drones from Russia which hover over the city of 3.6 million people during the early hours of the day. Critical infrastructure was hit and a kamikaze drone flew over the South Ukraine Nuclear Power Plant. Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Minsk for the first time in three years to meet with Alexander Lukashenko.

16 December
Ninth package of sanctions for Russia from the EU
The EU has agreed to adopt a ninth package of sanctions against Russia for its acts of aggression against Ukraine. This new package, proposed by the European Commission, included individual officers and defense industrial companies, as well as the Russian armed forces, members of the State duma and federation council, ministers, governors, and political parties – altogether comprising of 200 individuals and entities. In addition, severe export restrictions have been extended to 168 Russian entities with close links to the Russian military.

Support for rehabilitation of schools in Ukraine
The European Commission and the Government of Ukraine have signed a €100 million support package for the rehabilitation of schools damaged by the ongoing war. The package includes €34 million, of which €20 million will be delivered through the United Nations Office for Project Services and €14 million through the United Nations Development program. The rest of the €66 million will be provided directly to the Ukrainian government in the form of budget support.

15 December
Deadly attacks on Kherson leaves city without power
One of the biggest setbacks to the Russian invasion came in November when the Russian army began to retreat from the Kherson region due to the incredible strength of the Ukrainian forces. This retreat led to Russia’s continuous strikes onto the cities and port, where critical energy infrastructures were located to cause blackouts.

14 December
Ukraine could be receiving extra military aid from the US
The US is continually demonstrating its support for the Ukrainian military through the intention of sending Patriot air defence missiles. The announcement for this support is set to take place sometime this week.

13 December
G-7 leaders and EU discuss support for Ukraine
Recently, a joint statement was made by the G7 leaders in which they condemned Russia for the invasion and the provocation of nuclear weaponry. They have also stated that there would be less of a reliance on oil and gas from Russia, while pledging for the continuous backing of Ukraine.

12 December
Port in Odesa reopens after strikes on its energy network
When Russia began using Iranian-made drones, they attacked the Black Sea Port of Odesa, damaging the energy infrastructure. This left approximately 1.5 million people without power, as well as a variety of non-critical infrastructures without energy. This port is important for Ukraine because it allows for the exportation of grain.

11 December
Erdogan discusses with Putin and Zelensky about grain, and the current war
The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, recently talked about the War in Ukraine and disclosed the issues of energy and grain through cu_people_phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Vlodomir Zelenskyy.

10 December
Current Russian strikes greatly damage Ukrainian cities
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Bakhmut, a city in eastern Ukraine, has been “destroyed” by the large number of Russian missile strikes. There have also been a large number of strikes on other parts of the country.

9 December
Jens Stoltenberg, chief of NATO, worries about the cu_people_phone_ext of the war
The chief of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, has recently commented on the war in Ukraine where his views on the war are that it could result in an all-out clash between NATO and Russia. Although the chief of NATO views the war in such a way, Russia has already condemned NATO for being part of the conflict since they provide Ukraine with weapons, intelligence and training of Ukraines troops.

8 December
Ukraine officials say that Russia has struck the eastern front
New attacks from Russia have hit the eastern front, primarily the Donetsk region. These attacks come with the understanding that the Russian army is trying to hold its current captured positions away from the Ukrainian forces. The towns which see the most intense fighting are both Avdiivka and Bakhmut.

7 December
Russian President warns of possible nuclear strikes if Ukraine strikes Russia
President Vladimir Putin has stated that the overall threat of nuclear war has increased. However, he states that Russia will not be the first ones to use nuclear weapons. If Russia uses weapons, per Vladimir Putin, it would be a response, rather than an instigation.

6 December
Hungary denies EU aid intended for Ukraine
During a recent gathering of the European Union states, Hungary vetoed a loan worth 18 billion euros to Ukraine. This comes after Hungary did not receive EU funds. Though it opposed the loan, Hungary officials have stated that it would support Ukraine through bilateral help.

5 December
Investigations are conducted under suspicion of Russian war crimes by Ukraine officials
With areas being recaptured by Ukrainian forces, investigations are underway to evaluate and understand what atrocities have transpired.

2 December
G7 set price cap on Russian oil
The recent G7 meeting, including Australia, have agreed to put a necessary price cap on the crude oil exported by Russia. The price cap is set at 60$ per barrel. This comes after the stalling of Poland on such a deal.

1 December
Russian nuclear-capable missiles fired into Ukraine are revealed to be dummy’s
Recent missile attacks that seem to be nuclear-capable turn out to be non-explosive. It is suspected that Russia is doing this to deplete Ukraine’s air defences so that Russia would be able to send more missiles that would not be hindered by the anti-air defence, and therefore provide more damage to critical infrastructure.

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NOVEMBER 2022

29 November
Repercussion of War felt in Moldovas bracing due to loss of power
The Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine begin to show its impact on neighboring countries, such as Moldova. Moldova has been feeling the effects of the power outages in its country because of the manner in which the Soviet Union built its energy infrastructure. This infrastructure is heavily connected with Ukraine, which means any damage dealt to Ukraine’s energy facilities, Moldovan ones could potentially also receive the effects.

Pledge from NATO to fix power grid and provide more weapons
Recent discussions between NATO and Ukraine show that the organization is pledging to aid in repairing the damaged energy facilities caused by Russian strikes. NATO-has also pledged to provide more weaponry to the Ukrainian army in order to help with pushing back the invader.

27 November
Ukraine views the attacks on the power grid from Russia as a form of genocide
Due to the constant barrage of missiles on to Ukraines energy facilities, the Ukrainian officials begin to deem the acts as a form of genocide. The term genocide has been used a variety of times since the start of the war, and the way in which the Russian army is targeting energy facilites as winter begins can surely give reason as to why the Ukrainian officials view these attacks as genocide.

26 November
A reported six million have been left without power due to Russian strikes
With the continued strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities, a reported six million Ukrainians are left without adequate energy supplies. Though the number is reducing due to the great work of the Ukrainian people, millions are still left with power or water as winter draws near.

24 November
Majority of Kyiv without power after latest Russian strikes
New reports demonstrate that after the latest strikes from Russia, 70% of Ukrainians in Kyiv are waking up with no energy. Though many strikes are occuring, Ukraine is doing its best to restore power and its water supply.

21 November
The WHO sees Ukrainian lives under threat in the coming winter
Due to the constant Russian missile barrages on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine, the World Health Organization has stated that millions of Ukrainian lives are at risk. The WHO believes that without power, and the onset of winter, many Ukrainians are going to freeze under extreme low temperatures, with certain areas expecting up to -20C.

20 November
Ukraine nuclear plant shelled, U.N. warns: ‘You’re playing with fire!’

Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which is under Russian control, was rocked by shelling on Sunday, drawing condemnation from the U.N. nuclear watchdog which said such attacks risked a major disaster.

18 November
Estimated 10 million Ukrainians left without power after Russian strikes
Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure caused around 10 million Ukrainians to be left without power. Due to these strikes, a reported seven people have sadly passed.

17 November
Liberation of Kherson leads to uncovering of Russian atrocities
After the liberation of Kherson, there has been a discovery of 63 civilians who have sadly passed away. They showed signs of torture, which indicates at the atrocities committed by Russian soldiers who occupied the area prior to its retaking by the Ukrainian forces.

16 November
NATO says Poland blast likely caused by Ukrainian missile, but Moscow bears responsibility

NATO’s secretary-general said Tuesday’s blast in Poland was likely caused by a Ukrainian air defence missile but that Russia was ultimately responsible because it started the war.

15 November
Calls from UN for reparations from Russia, met with anger from Russian officials
Due to the invasion being caused by the Russian state, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution which states the reparations need to be paid by Russia, and that the state needs to face repercussions for its invasion. This resolution has been met with anger from Russia.

14 November
Zelensky states that Russia has committed war crimes
Ever since Ukraine took control of Kherson on November 11th, 2022, there have been a number of investigations conducted on the area. That is when over 400 war crimes have been discovered by investigators, and President Zelensky stated that bodies of both civilians and soldiers were discovered.

12 November
Kyiv celebrates the liberation of Kherson
After the announcement from President Vladimir Putin, a few days ago, that the Russian army is retreating from Kherson, the Ukrainian forces were finally able to take the city back. With this victorious accomplishment, the Ukrainian people in Kyiv on Saturday were celebrating across the city, with Maidan Square becoming a popular place to go and wave the Ukrainian flag and sing patriotic songs.

11 November
Ukraine does not want to negotiate with Russia
During recent discussions with a Ukrainian official, Andriy Kostin, it was stated that the Ukrainian leadership is not willing to consider negotiations at this time. During this time, the American leadership has been asking for Ukraine to tone down its stance against Russia, in order for negotiations to occur.

9 November
Kherson locals still ready for the worst during Russian retreat
Russia has declared that its army is retreating from Kherson, an area that was invaded back in March of this year. With the retreat in mind, many locals fear the repercussions that they will face from the retreating Russian army. It is unclear what could happen to the current residents, but many fear that it would be negative.

7 November
Amount of Mariupol graves sites grow
Since the invasion, the knowledge of Russian atrocities occurring to Ukraines has been widely reported. Recently, satellite imaging from the BBC news has detected a new mass burial site of 1,500 new graves near the city of Mariupol. The site is located approximately north-west of the city where many Ukrainians suspect thousands of bodies to be buried.

5 November
Accusations towards Iran are pushed by Zelensky for providing arms to Russia
Recently, it has been discovered that the drones that are attacking Ukraine were made in Iran. President Zelensky condemned Iran for supplying Russia military weapons, while also failing to state that they were provided in the first place. Iran has stated that they were given to Russia prior to the invasion.

4 November
New Russian conscripts for the invasion of Ukraine are prisoners
Recently, President Vladimir Putin has announced a new law that forces convicted criminals to be conscripted. These convicted criminals are being forced to the front lines to fight alongside the invading Russian army, against the defending Ukrainian army.

Russia accused of ‘energy terrorism’ by Zelensky
During the recent drone and missile attacks on the Kyiv energy infrastructure, the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, accuses Russia of conducting ‘energy terrorism’. These attacks leave around 4.5 million people without appropriate energy resources.

1 November
Water supply in Kyiv restored but blackouts persist
After the recent attacks on Kyiv, the water and energy supplies have been restored. This comes after the Mayor of Kyiv, Vitaliy Klitschko, stated to the public that regardless of the restoration in water and energy supplies, that power outages across the capital will continue to preserve as much electricity as possible.

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OCTOBER 2022

31 October
Ukrainian grain ships leave port after deal blockade from Russia
After Russia pulled out from the internationally-brokered deal a couple of days ago, they halted the exportation of Ukrainian grain. However it is reported that today Ukraine was able to have 12 of its ships leave the Black Sea port, which is important for many of the countries to receive, like Ethiopia.

29 October
Attack on Russian black sea fleet forces them to stop grain deal with Ukraine
The internationally-brokered deal, which allowed for Ukraine to ship its grain, has been halted by Russia. The reasoning coming from Russia is because of the recent attacks that the Black Sea fleet had suffered. Russia is blaming the attack on Ukraine, and with this gives its reason as to suspend the previously agreed upon deal.

Kyiv is going to experience blackouts due to Russian strikes
With the war’s progression, Russia has been setting its sights on the energy infrastructure of Ukraine. Because of this, the Ukrainian authorities are cautioning people in Kyiv that there will be power outages that last for multiple hours. The attacks on Kyiv are nothing new since the start of the war, but the strategy to attack their energy infrastructure is something to worry about, especially in the coming months.

27 October
Tactics to take Bakhmut deemed crazy by Zelensky
Bakhmut has been experiencing a great deal of fighting from both the invading Russian forces and the Ukrainian counter-offensive forces. During this long battle between the two forces, Zelensky has been criticizing the Russian army and their ludicrous efforts at taking control of the city. Pre-war, the city of Bakhmut had a population of around 70,000 people.

25 October
Ukraine denies Russia’s ‘dirty bomb’ accusation
Ukraine is denying claims from Russia that it is about to launch a radioactive ‘dirty bomb’ attack, a claim Western allies have also dismissed. United Nations inspectors will be heading to the country at Kyiv’s request to debunk the accusation.

24 October
‘Dirty bomb’ speculation rises while Russia defends Kherson from Ukrainian forces
Russia is bringing in reinforcements into Kherson rather than evacuating them. These reinforcements bring on the speculation that Russia could be transporting a ‘dirty bomb’ which would be used to attack the Ukrainian forces. The ‘dirty bomb’ in question is referring to nuclear capable missiles.

22 October
Millions without power across Ukraine Russia has been attacking Ukraine’s energy system for two weeks
On October 22, Russia again attacked a number of energy infrastructure targets throughout Ukraine, leaving at least 1.5 million without power. Ukrenergo, the state energy company, says today’s attacks caused damaged comparable to, and possibly exceeding, the damage from Russian attacks in the days after the explosion on the Crimean Bridge.

21 October
EU discusses giving funds to Ukraine to support basic needs
The European Union is discussing plans to provide Ukraine with 1.5 billion euros per month to help with basic needs such as energy, food and water

19 October
Putin announces he is imposing martial law in four occupied Ukrainian territories (Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia)
Marital law grants Russia’s authorities huge powers over the civilian population in the regions it is imposed. Martial law is set to go into effect on Thursday.

18 October
Russia targets energy infrastructure across Ukraine
A power plant on the left bank of Kyiv was hit, as well as energy infrastructure in Zhytomyr and Dnipro. Eight Russian missiles were launched on Kharkiv, which hit several districts of the city, and Russian drones attacked Zaporizhzhia.
Russian fighter jet crashes into a residential area in Yeysk, Russia
Thirteen people were killed in a fire after the fighter jet crashed.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announces NATO will send Ukraine anti-drone systems

17 October
Multiple explosions from drone strikes in Kyiv

13 October
NATO allies announce additional support for Ukraine
Canada said it is planning $47 million Canadian dollars more in military aid in the coming weeks; the British government, France and the Netherlands also announced they would provide more military aid (missiles, radars, aerial drones).

12 October
Russian authorities announce 8 arrests in Crimea bridge explosion
According to the FSB (the Federal Security Service of Russia), five of them are Russian citizens, while the three others are Ukrainian and Armenian.

The UN condemns Russia’s annexation attempts of the four Ukrainian regions
The UN General Assembly voted for a resolution that rejects Russia’s attempted annexations; 143 countries voted in favor of the resolution, 35 abstained and five countries voted against the measure (Russia, Syria, North Korea, Belarus and Nicaragua).

11 October
Virtual G-7 meeting with president Zelensky
G-7 leaders condemn Russian attacks on civilians in the strongest possible terms and vowed to continue financial, humanitarian, military, diplomatic and legal support to Ukraine.

10 October
Russian missiles aimed at Ukraine cross through Moldovan airspace

9 October
Russian missile attacks on civilian infrastructure in Kiev, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Odesa, Ternopil, Kremenchuk

8 October
Kerch bridge which connects the Crimean Peninsula to the Russian mainland hit by an explosion
A section of the bridge is destroyed by the blast.

7 October
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announces that it will provide $1.3 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine

SEPTEMBER 2022

30 September
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the illegal Russian annexation of four Ukrainian territories on September 30 without clearly defining the borders of those claimed territories. Russian authorities are continuing to deploy mobilized personnel to Ukraine without adequate training or equipment, and personnel are unlikely to be able to afford to provide their own supplies

29 September
Canada further amends the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations

27 September
Russian authorities in occupied parts of Ukraine’s Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Donetsk, and Luhansk oblasts completed their falsified annexation “referenda.”

They claimed that each referendum received between 87 and 99% approval from Ukrainian residents. President Vladimir Putin will likely announce the Russian annexation of occupied Ukrainian territory on September 30

26 September
Leaks are discovered in the underwater Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea

22 September
The Kremlin is openly not adhering to its promised conditions for partial mobilization just 24 hours after its September 21 declaration

Kremlin quotas will likely force local officials to mobilize any men, regardless of their military status, to meet quota numbers. The Kremlin’s heavy-handed approach to mobilization is prompting public anger and distrust across Russia.

21 September
President Putin announces a partial mobilization.

This is an order to mobilize part of Russia’s “trained” reserve (individuals who have completed their mandatory conscript service); 300,000 men.

20 September
Referenda in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia Russian-appointed occupation officials in Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts announce that they will hold a “referendum” on acceding to Russia, with a vote taking place from September 23-27.

12 September
All units of the Zaporizhzhia NPP in cold shutdown

The last operating reactor at the Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has been put into what is known as a cold shutdown after an external power line was restored, making it possible to shut it down more safely.

9 September
EU suspends visa facilitation agreement with Russia

The Council adopted a decision that fully suspends the visa facilitation agreement between the EU and Russia. Consequently, the general rules of the visa code will apply to Russian citizens.

This will result in an increase in the visa application fee from €35 to €80, the need to present additional documentary evidence, increased visa processing times and more restrictive rules for the issuance of multiple-entry visas. The decision will enter into force on the day of its adoption and will apply as of 12 September 2022.

1 September
A team of inspectors from the IAEA arrived at the Zaporizhzhia plant

The IAEA assessed the physical damage to facilities, determined the functionality of the main and backup safety and security systems, evaluated the working conditions of the control room staff, and undertook safeguards activities. The IAEA planned to keep a permanent presence of two staff at the plant.

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JUNE 2022

Canada further amends the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations
On 7 June and 27 June.

30 June
Council to add the violation of sanctions to the list of EU crimes

The EU has adopted several restrictive measures in the context of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine and it is essential that these measures are fully implemented. Currently member states have very different definitions of what constitutes a violation of restrictive measures and what penalties should be applied in the event of violation.

A decision to add the violation of sanctions to the list of ‘EU crimes’ will allow, as a second step, the adoption of a set of minimum rules concerning the definition of criminal offences and penalties for the violation of EU restrictive measures. This will ensure a similar degree of sanctions enforcement throughout the EU and will dissuade attempts to circumvent or violate EU measures.

29-30 June
NATO Summit in Madrid

Support to Ukraine and other partners at risk; a strengthened Comprehensive Assistance Package for Ukraine, including support in areas like secure communications, anti-drone systems and fuel; long-term help for Ukraine to transition from Soviet-era military equipment to modern NATO equipment; new support packages for other partners at risk, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, and the Republic of Moldova; Official invitation to Finland and Sweden to become NATO members; reaffirmed commitment to NATO’s Open-Door policy for aspiring members

27 June
Council adopts statement on the protection of children from Ukraine

The Council encouraged member states to provide free legal aid and free access to health care services to displaced Ukrainian children; inform unaccompanied and separated children travelling from Ukraine of their rights

take all possible measures to ensure high-quality reception for the children;

ensure that all unaccompanied and separated children are fully integrated into national child protection systems; support access to quality education and care.

Energy Council adopts regulation on gas storage.

The Energy Council adopted new rules on gas storage which aim to ensure that gas storage capacities in the EU are filled before the winter season and can be shared between member states in a spirit of solidarity, despite the disruptions in the gas market. The new rules represent an important step in strengthening the security of the EU’s energy supply in the context of the war in Ukraine.

During the meeting, EU ministers also discussed the situation of the energy market. In this context, the ministers welcomed the REPowerEU plan, presented by the Commission in May 2022.

23-24 June
European Council grants EU candidate status to Ukraine

During the European Council on 23 June 2022, EU leaders granted EU candidate status to Ukraine. In this context, they invited the European Commission to report to the Council on the fulfilment of the conditions specified in the Commission’s opinion on Ukraine’s membership application.

EU leaders reiterated that they are strongly committed to providing continued EU support to Ukraine, including military, financial, humanitarian and political support.

9 June
Council highlights the need to protect children facing armed conflicts

Against the background of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Council noted the need to protect children facing armed conflicts and their consequences, from recruitment by armed forces; trafficking in human beings;

illegal adoption; sexual exploitation; separation from their families.

6 June
Head of UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi says he is determined to send an IAEA expert mission to Zaporizhzhia NPP to assess the safety of operation and working conditions.

September 2022