04 December 2018 Military News

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Afghan Forces' Losses May Not Be Sustainable, U.S. General Warns RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- The death toll among Afghanistan's security forces will no longer be sustainable unless urgent measures are taken to address recruiting and training issues, a top U.S. general has said.
US Afghan Envoy Seeks Pakistan's Help to Advance Peace Talks VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- President Donald Trump's envoy on Afghanistan is seeking Pakistan's help in persuading the Taliban to negotiate directly with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's administration, according to a highly placed source with knowledge of the interactions.

Pentagon Working on Extending Deployment of Troops at Mexican Border - Mattis Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- US Defense Secretary James Mattis said in a press conference on Monday that he has not signed off on extending US troops' deployment on the border with Mexico and expects to have a request on his desk within 24 hours.

Defense Policy / Programs

Air Force selects Wright-Patterson AFB to host F-35 support organization AFNS 04 Dec 2018 -- The Air Force selected Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, as the preferred location for the F-35 Lightning II Hybrid Product Support Integrator organization which supports the entire F-35 enterprise to include joint and international partners.
Centcom's 20 Nations Present Vexing Challenges, Nominee Tells Senate AFPS 04 Dec 2018 -- The 20 countries that make up the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility are as diverse and unique as any in the world, but they also present a vexing set of challenges, Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. told the Senate Armed Forces Committee today.
Near-Peer Competition Means Relook at Special Ops Missions, Socom Nominee Tells Congress AFPS 04 Dec 2018 -- The shift of the National Defense Strategy to confronting near-peer competitors will continue the demand for special operations forces, the president's nominee to be the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command said at his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing today.
Aviation, Missile Center expands upon Black Hawk aircrew trainer technology Army News 04 Dec 2018 -- Three years after the first prototype for the Black Hawk aircrew trainer was set up and implemented as a training aid at Fort Bliss, Texas, that technology has been enhanced.
CVW-1 Exercises with Italian Air Force NNS 04 Dec 2018 -- Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) embarked aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) conducted integrated flight operations with the Italian Air Force, Nov. 29.
US aircraft carrier coming to Persian Gulf in show of force against Iran: Report Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- The United States is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East in a show of force against Iran, US military officials have revealed.
US Aircraft Carrier Heads Towards Persian Gulf After Iran Unveils New Warship Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Shortly after Iran unveiled a new destroyer, which is believed to have radar-evading stealth properties, electronic capabilities and a flight deck for helicopters, the US accused Tehran of conducting a ballistic missile test in violation of the UN Security Council's resolution as tensions between the two countries soar.
'A Good Example': Secret B-21 Program Passes Developmental Review on Schedule Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- The highly-secretive program to develop the B-21 Raider, a futuristic bomber aircraft, passed a review this week.
Relocation of US Okinawa Base Suspended at Local Authorities' Request - Reports Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Land reclamation work aimed at relocating a US military base in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa has been suspended at the request of local authorities, who argued that the military officials failed to provide necessary documentation related to the issue, NHK reported Tuesday, citing Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya.

Statement on the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty NATO 04 Dec 2018
US Senators urge Trump not to pull out of nuclear arms treaty with Russia Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- A group of US senators have written an open letter to President Donald Trump urging not to withdraw the United States from the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, a Cold War-era nuclear weapons agreement with Russia.
US Won't Produce, Test or Deploy Any Missile That Violates INF Treaty - Pompeo Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Earlier in the day, Pompeo addressed US foreign policy, stating that Washington is trying to establish a liberal world order based on democracy, also criticising Iran and China for "regional provocations".

On the Meeting of the North Atlantic Council US Dept. of State 04 Dec 2018 -- Special Briefing by Senior State Department Official
Press Availability at NATO Headquarters US Dept. of State 04 Dec 2018 -- Press Availability by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Remarks With NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 04 Dec 2018 -- Remarks by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Pompeo to talk defense budgets, Moscow with allies during NATO trip People's Daily 04 Dec 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will press allies to meet their defense spending targets and talk about Moscow on his North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) trip, according to a statement issued by the State Department on Monday.
Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in Foreign Ministers' session NATO 04 Dec 2018
Doorstep statement by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg ahead of the meetings of NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs in Brussels NATO 04 Dec 2018
Press conference by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following the meeting of the North Atlantic Council with Georgia and Ukraine in Foreign Ministers' session NATO 04 Dec 2018
NATO Foreign Ministers To Discuss Missile Treaty Impasse, Kerch Confrontation RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- The Black Sea naval confrontation between Russia and Ukraine and the fate of a major Cold War missile treaty will top the agenda for foreign ministers and diplomats from 29 NATO members meeting in Brussels.

Russia plans to conduct over 4,000 drills in 2019 Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- The Russian Defense Ministry plans to hold more than 4,000 drills and roughly 8,500 practical combat training events throughout 2019, amid persistent tensions between NATO and Moscow.
U.S. Gives Russia 60 Days To Comply With Nuclear Arms Pact RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- The United States says it will suspend its obligations under a Cold War nuclear arms treaty if Moscow does not return to compliance within two months.
Russia in Full Compliance With INF Treaty, US Side Knows Well About It - Moscow Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Earlier, the US secretary of state urged Russia to return to the negotiating table to discuss the future of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. He added that the US would stop complying with it in 60 days if Moscow wouldn't end its alleged violations of the accord.
Boosting Russian Troops' Capabilities Over US INF Exit Discussed - Minister Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Measures toward Russian troops' combat capabilities boost over the US plans to withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty have been discussed at the recent Sochi meetings, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu stated.
Russia's Violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty US Dept. of State 04 Dec 2018 -- Fact Sheet
Pompeo Warns Russia Has '60 Days' to Comply With Nuclear Missile Treaty VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- The United States has warned Russia that it has 60 days to show that it is complying with the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty, or the U.S. will quit the agreement.
Russia Begins Sea Trials of Ballistic Missile Sub, Orders Up Two More Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Russia's state program of armaments has reportedly announced its intention to build two more Borey-class ballistic missile submarines in the next decade, bringing Moscow's total ballistic missile submarine fleet to 11 boats. Meanwhile, the latest boat, Prince Vladimir, began sea trials last week.

China, Spain hold medical rescue drill in Djibouti People's Daily 04 Dec 2018 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Support Base in Djibouti conducted a medical rescue drill with the Spanish navy on Saturday, improving the capability of regional joint humanitarian rescue efforts.

India Setting Up Coastal Battery for BrahMos Missile in Bay of Bengal Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- As the Bay of Bengal is also known for its rough terrain and weather, India expects the land-based mobile coastal battery to become the most effective defence against the enemy.
India, Russia Mull More Payments in National Currencies After S-400 Deal - Envoy Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- India and Russia are considering the possibility of making payments for defence contracts in national currencies more often after closing the ruble-denominated deal for the delivery of Russian S-400 missile systems to India, Indian Ambassador to Russia D. Bala Venkatesh Varma told Sputnik.
All Issues Pertaining to Serviceability of MiG-29K Sorted Out - Indian Navy Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- MiG-29K, being the choice of aircraft for both the aircraft carriers, viz. INS Vikramaditya and an under-construction domestically-produced aircraft carrier, as well as two naval air stations on the East and West coast, is the mainstay of the Indian Navy's air defence fleet.

UK, France, US Concerned Over Iran Missile Test VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- Envoys from Britain, France and the United States voiced concern Tuesday at the United Nations following Iran's test-firing of a medium-range ballistic missile last Saturday.
Army Commander: Iranian Army's agility, offensive power increased IRNA 04 Dec 2018 -- The commander of Ground Force of Iran's Army described the movement and agility of the force as its characteristic, saying the offensive power and the mobility of the ground force units have increased.
Iran dispatches 58 fleets to Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden ISNA 04 Dec 2018 -- "Basic steps are taken in Makran coasts and continuation of the operation leads to reviving Iran's naval power, records and history," Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said, mentioning that Iran has already dispatched 58 Naval fleets to northern Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden.
'Iran's ballistic missile program in full compliance with UNSC resolution 2231' Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- Iran's mission to the United Nations says all ballistic missile related activities of the Islamic Republic are in full conformity with the relevant provisions of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which endorses the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) -- the official title assigned to Iran's 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran intends to increase missile, ammunition range: Air Force commander Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- Iran intends to expand the range of its air-to-air missiles and has carried out very good measures in this regard, commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says.

No Need for Setting Up Military Base in Syria - Iranian Army Spokesman Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Iranian Armed Forces spokesman, Brig. Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi, has stated that Iran has no need for a military base in Syria.

Air Force finds debris from missing Mirage-2000 CNA 04 Dec 2018 -- The Air Force Command Headquarters confirmed Tuesday that it has found debris from a Mirage 2000 fighter that went missing during a flight training sortie last November.

Reports of Planned Turkish Naval Base Stokes Tension Between Greek, Turkish Cypriots VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- Tensions between Greece and Turkey over the divided island of Cyprus are rising. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is accusing the Greek Cypriots of pursuing "aggressive" policies, while local media report Ankara is planning to build a naval base on the Turkish side of the Mediterranean island.

UK says military ties with US to reach 'new heights' after Brexit Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- British Defense Minister Gavin Williamson says military cooperation with the US is set to reach "new heights" after leaving the European Union (EU).

Two Armenian Pilots Killed In Military Jet Crash RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- An Armenian military aircraft has crashed during a training mission, killing its two pilots.

Defense Industry

DoD News: Contracts for December 04, 2018
German Defence Giant Rheinmetall Continues Sales to Riyadh Despite Ban – Reports Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- German arms company Rheinmetall has been selling weapons to Saudi Arabia despite a complete halt in exports ordered by Berlin after the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, ARD reported on Tuesday.

Other Conflicts

4 December 2018 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 04 Dec 2018
UN warns humanitarian crisis to deteriorate next year Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- The United Nations says the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, already the worst in the world, will deteriorate in 2019, nearly four years after a military coalition led by Saudi Arabia invaded the impoverished country and began an intense campaign of airstrikes and ground attacks which are still ongoing.
Global aid appeal targets more than 93 million most in need next year UN News 04 Dec 2018 -- Conflict has pushed tens of millions of people into a situation where they are in urgent need of help, the UN's relief chief said on Tuesday, in an appeal for funds that could top $25 billion to support life-saving aid projects in over 40 countries next year.

Parties to Yemen Conflict Begin to Arrive to Peace Talks in Sweden VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- Sweden's foreign minister confirmed late Tuesday that the parties to the Yemen conflict have begun to arrive in Sweden for peace talks that are expected to start later this week.
Yemen's Houthis, Saudi-led coalition reach prisoner exchange deal Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- A Houthi official says the Saudi-led coalition and militants fighting on its behalf in Yemen have signed a UN-brokered deal for exchanging prisoners with the Houthi Ansarullah movement, prior to the peace negotiations due to be launched in Sweden.
Houthi Ansarullah delegation departs Yemen for peace talks in Sweden Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- Delegates from the Houthi Ansarullah movement, escorted by United Nations Envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths, have flown from the Yemeni capital city of Sana'a to Sweden to attend UN-sponsored peace negotiations with representatives from the administration of former Yemeni president Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi.

IS Clings to Last Stronghold in Eastern Syria VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- Despite losing most of the territory they once held, Islamic State (IS) fighters are now holding their ground against U.S.-backed forces in their last stronghold in eastern Syria.

Trust and support of Iraqis essential for success of UN's Da'esh terror investigation UN News 04 Dec 2018 -- Delivering a summary of his first report to the Security Council, Special Adviser and head of the UN Investigative Team for Accountability of Da'esh – the Arabic name for the extremist group ISIL which recently held sway over large parts of Iraq and Syria - said that the team can only be effective if it gains the trust of Iraqi society.

Kyiv Says Russia 'Partially' Unblocks Ports On Sea Of Azov RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- Kyiv says Russia has "partially" unblocked Ukrainian ports on the Sea of Azov, allowing Ukrainian ships to pass through the Kerch Strait for the first time since November 25, when Russian forces seized three Ukrainian Navy vessels and detained 24 crewmen.
Ukrainian Border Service Puts Ships on Alert Over Martial Law Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- All the ships and motorboats from Ukraine's border service have been put on alert since the clash in the Kerch Strait and the introduction of martial law by Kiev, Ukrainian State Border Service Chief Petro Tsigikal told the channel UATV Tuesday.
US, NATO Coordinating Alliance-Wide Response to Kerch Incident - State Dept Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- The United States and NATO member states have been coordinating an alliance-wide response to the naval incident in the Kerch Strait between Ukraine and Russia, a US Department of State official told reporters.

Israel launches operation near Lebanese border against 'Hezbollah tunnels' Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- The Israeli military has launched an operation along Lebanon's border under the pretext of "cutting off" what it claims are tunnels dug by the Lebanese Hezbollah resistance movement near the occupied territories.
Israel Reportedly Plans to Destroy Hezbollah Tunnels From Inside Lebanon Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Earlier in the day, the Israeli Defence Forces tweeted that they were launching an operation to "expose and neutralise cross-border" tunnels that Hezbollah used to attack Israel from Lebanese soil.
Israel Kicks Off Op to Thwart Hezbollah Attack Tunnels on Lebanese Border - IDF Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Israel has put its forces on the border with Lebanon on a war footing as part of the Northern Shield operation aimed at destroying tunnels of the Hezbollah group.

UN Says More Than 150 Women, Girls Raped in South Sudan VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- The United Nations says more than 150 women and girls in South Sudan have been raped or subject to other forms of sexual violence in recent days.

News Reports

U.S. Special Counsel: No Prison Time For Trump Ex-Security Adviser RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- The U.S. special counsel investigating interactions between associates of President Donald Trump and Russian officials has recommended that Trump's first national security adviser receive no prison time when he is sentenced by a judge.
Is End of Russia Probe in Sight? VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- The Russia probe led by special counsel Robert Mueller appears to be entering a new phase in the wake of last week's guilty plea by Michael Cohen, who had long served as President Donald Trump's personal attorney. Now, legal analysts are debating whether the Russia investigation is moving toward a conclusion, and if so, what the stakes could be for the president and for the country.

Restoring the Role of the Nation-State in the Liberal International Order US Dept. of State 04 Dec 2018 -- Remarks by Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Russia, China, Iran challenging global US leadership: Pompeo Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has targeted Russia, China and Iran for opposing Washington's "leadership role".
Pompeo Says China, Iran, And Russia Causing Global Instability RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has criticized China, Iran, and Russia for violating numerous treaties and multistate agreements.

S. Korean President Moon Eager for Visit from N. Korean Leader VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in says a potential visit to his country by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would be "very meaningful."
Experts See Risks in Trump's Plan to Meet with North Korea's Kim VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- North Korea experts have cautioned against another summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, citing a lack of progress on denuclearization since the first summit in Singapore.
Experts Unsure of Outcomes Ahead of Possible Kim Visit to Seoul, Second Summit With Trump VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- Following the Group of 20 (G-20) meeting in Argentina this past weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump said that he not only was looking forward to a possible meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in early 2019, but also supported a trip to Seoul by Kim to meet with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, possibly before the end of the year.

Rouhani: Entire world standing against US JCPOA withdrawal IRNA 04 Dec 2018 -- Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that in the past the UN, the IAEA and the Hague court were condemning us, but today, entire world has condemned the US for quitting the JCPOA and stood against the country.
No oil will go through Persian Gulf if US targets Iran's crude exports: Rouhani Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- President Hassan Rouhani has reaffirmed that the United States will not be able to stop Iran's oil sales, warning that no crude will find its way out of the Persian Gulf should Washington attempt to target Iranian crude exports.
UN Security Council Discusses New Iran Missile Test RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- The United Nations Security Council has met behind closed-doors to discuss Iran's latest missile test, which the United States and other allies said may have been in violation of a three-year-old council resolution.
Iran Deploys Fleet to Gulf of Aden as Rouhani Threatens to Block Hormuz Strait Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Tehran earlier warned Washington against limiting its energy exports, vowing to otherwise close the exit from the Persian Gulf. Considering that a significant part of the world's oil exports goes through the strait at the Gulf's mouth, such a blockade could strongly affect the global energy market.
No Country Will Export Oil From the Gulf, if Iranian Sales Blocked - Rouhani Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- President Donald Trump's administration has repeatedly stressed that Washington seeks to cut Iran's oil exports to zero in a bid to curb Tehran's nuclear programme and regional influence.

Premier Li urges efforts to build up growth momentum People's Daily 04 Dec 2018 -- In the face of challenges at home and abroad, Premier Li Keqiang has called for firmer, bolder efforts to expand reform and opening-up, build up growth momentum and push forward high-quality development.

Key US Lawmakers: Saudi Crown Prince Was Behind Khashoggi Killing VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- Key U.S. senators said Tuesday there was overwhelming evidence that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was behind the killing of a dissident Saudi journalist inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul, rejecting President Donald Trump's claim that the case against him wasn't convincing.
GOP senators rip Saudi crown prince after CIA chief's briefing Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Gina Haspel has briefed Senate leaders on the death of Saudi dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who several Senators believe was killed at the order of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).
Saudi crown prince snubbed in Algeria, delays Jordan visit amid Khashoggi crisis Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly postponed a planned visit to Jordan after getting the cold shoulder in Algeria, where President Abdelaziz Bouteflika scrapped a meeting with him, citing flu.

France's 'Art of Insurrection' Perplexes Macron VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- French President Emmanuel Macron is now facing the latest iteration of the "French mob" – in this case "gilets jaunes," or "yellow vests," named after the fluorescent jackets French motorists are legally obliged to keep in their vehicles.

Trump aide, Ecuador discussed returning Assange to US: Report Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- US President Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, had tried to convince Ecuador officials to detain WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and hand him over to America, according to a new report.

U.S. Soldier Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Attempting to Provide Material Support to ISIS US Dept. of Justice 04 Dec 2018 -- Ikaika Erik Kang, 35, a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army formerly stationed at Schofield Barracks, was sentenced today to 25 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization.

Congo's Worst Ebola Outbreak Hits Women Especially Hard VOA 04 Dec 2018 -- The Democratic Republic of Congo is in the throes of its worst-ever Ebola outbreak, with more than 420 cases in the country's volatile east, and a mortality rate of just under 60 percent. But this outbreak – the nation's tenth known Ebola epidemic – is unusual because more than 60 percent of patients are women.

India's First Fully Private Satellite Placed in Orbit by SpaceX Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- The ExseedSat-1, built with the contributions of several ham operators and with the help of small Indian firms, is expected to play a major role during natural disasters as it facilitates effective two-way communication through a simple hand-held walkie-talkie with a beam antenna.

Turkish police detain dozens of suspects over affiliation to Gulen movement Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- Turkish security forces have arrested more than a hundred people on suspicion of affiliation to a movement led by US-based opposition cleric Fethullah Gulen, whom the Ankara government accuses of having masterminded the July 2016 coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Ankara Issues Arrest Warrants for 112 Suspects Over Ties to Gulen - Reports Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- Turkish prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 112 people for their alleged links to the movement of Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen, which Ankara refers to as the Fethullah Terrorist Organization (FETO) and holds responsible for staging the 2016 failed military coup in the country, the Anadolu news agency reported.

Brexit can be stopped: EU law chief Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- An adviser to the European Union's top court has said that the United Kingdom can unilaterally stop Brexit by revoking its decision to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty.
1st Time in Modern History: UK Gov't Ministers Found in Contempt of Parliament Sputnik 04 Dec 2018 -- The House of Commons lawmakers voted 311 to 293, backing the ruling that the government was in contempt of the Parliamentary procedure.

Ukraine police raid three Russia-linked Orthodox churches Press TV 04 Dec 2018 -- The Ukrainian police have raided three Orthodox churches aligned to Russia amid mounting political and religious tensions between the two countries.

Venezuela's Maduro In Moscow To Seek Support Amid Economic Crisis RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, amid a spiraling economic crisis in the Latin American country.

Dough Boys: Departing Bosnian Lawmakers Look For One Last Free Loaf RFE/RL 04 Dec 2018 -- While many Bosnians are having difficulty putting bread on the table, a group of lawmakers are looking for a few free loaves of their own.

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