The @G7 mobilised a total of $32.7 billion in budgetary assistance for #Ukraine in 2022. The plan is to provide a further $32 billion in 2023. In this way, the #G7 is reaffirming its unshakable support for Ukraine. #FinanceTrack statement: ➡️ https://t.co/3RswzXeHGz. #G7GER
— Bundesministerium der Finanzen (@BMF_Bund) December 22, 2022
Russia continues to block civilian maritime commerce in the Black Sea with its aggressive naval operations. Russia’s actions harm civilians and continue to escalate the conflict in Ukraine. Today we are designating 10 entities connected to these operations.https://t.co/cptsPYoiBk
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) December 22, 2022
Kirby says Wagner Group recently took a delivery of weapons from North Korea. “In certain instances, Russian military officials are actually subordinate to Wagner's command," he said. "Wagner is emerging as a rival power center to the Russian military & other Russian Ministries.”
— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) December 22, 2022
"The fact that President Putin is turning to North Korea for help is a sign of Russia's desperation and isolation. We will work with our partners to ensure that North Korea pays a high price for supporting Russia's illegal war in Ukraine."