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• Pennsylvania Guard expands assistance at care facilities Army News 01 Feb 2022 -- The Pennsylvania National Guard has activated 64 Soldiers and Airmen to assist at long-term care facilities in the commonwealth.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Army completes major logistical automation system migration in Korea, Japan Army News 01 Feb 2022 -- The Army needs more than just the latest weaponry to compete on a global basis. The latest in technology plays a key role as well.
• International Maritime Exercise Q&A with Vice Adm. Brad Cooper CENTCOM 01 Feb 2022 -- In a brief Q&A, Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, shares his thoughts on International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express 2022, the largest multinational naval exercise in the Middle East that commenced Jan. 31.
• DAF COVID-19 Statistics - Feb. 1, 2022 US Air Force 01 Feb 2022
• Memorandum on Implementation of the Anomalous Health Incidents Provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 The White House 01 Feb 2022
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the UAE DoD 01 Feb 2022
• Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing DoD 01 Feb 2022
• In Air Force first, 388th FW uses Red Flag to demonstrate all-military ALIS deployment US Air Force 01 Feb 2022 -- For the first time, an all-military team of cyber Airmen from the 388th Operations Support Squadron deployed the F-35A Lightning II's Autonomic Logistics Information System to support the 421st Fighter Squadron at Red Flag, the Air Force's premier large-force exercise.
• PCU Fort Lauderdale Completes Acceptance Trial US Navy 01 Feb 2022 -- The future USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) successfully completed acceptance trials and returned to Pascagoula, Miss. Jan 28.
• Exercise Citadel Shield - Solid Curtain 2022 US Navy 01 Feb 2022 -- The Navy will commence its largest annual force protection exercise today at installations throughout the United States, including Naval Station Great Lakes.
• US Holds Largest Multinational Naval Exercise in Middle East, Tests Fleet of Drones Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- US Strategic Command also launched Global Lightning military drills, which involve testing the latest model of America's nuclear war plan. Last year, these war games were based on deterring hypothetical Russian aggression with nuclear weaponry. The military drills are being held as tensions between the US and Russia worsen over Ukraine.
• US to designate Qatar as major non-NATO ally amid looming energy crisis in E Europe Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- US President Joe Biden says he plans to designate Qatar as a major non-NATO ally, amid a looming energy crisis in Eastern Europe and at a time of heightened tensions with Russia over Ukraine.
• Additional US Troops That May Deploy to Eastern Europe Not Part of NATO Response Force - Pentagon Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- Additional US troops have been placed on high alert to prepare for the possibility of being deployed to Eastern Europe but will not be part of the 8,5000 US troops ready to support the NATO Response Force, Defense Secretary spokesperson John Kirby said.
• Slovakia Says It's Ready to Help Strengthen NATO on Eastern Flank If Necessary Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- Slovakia is ready to help in strengthening NATO in Eastern Europe, Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger said.
• Coronavirus Response: NATO donates ventilators to Bosnia and Herzegovina NATO 01 Feb 2022 -- On 24 January 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina received 30 ventilators from NATO's Pandemic Response Stockpile to help reinforce the country's health care facilities in response to coronavirus infections. NATO's Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre and Hungary coordinated this donation.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Feb 2022
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a media question following his telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Moscow, February 1, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Feb 2022
• Text of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Mr. Sergey Lavrov`s written message on Indivisibility of Security addressed to the Heads of Foreign / External Affairs Ministers / Secretaries of the US, Canada and several European countries Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Feb 2022
• State Dept. Confirms US Received Russia's Written Follow-Up to Security Proposals Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- The US has received Russia's written follow-up on the Biden administration's security proposals and will continue to consult allies including Ukraine to address these issues, a State Department spokesperson told Sputnik.
• Moscow Denies Reports It Sent Follow-Up on Security Guarantee Proposals to Washington Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- Accoring to a souce with the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow is still preparing its response to the American propositions on the proposals.
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2022
• Putin: West Failed to Satisfy Russia's Three Key Demands on Security Guarantees Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- Moscow earlier received the West's written response to its proposals on regional security, which it forwarded in December 2021. These proposals contained Moscow's view on ending the existing tensions with NATO. They namely suggested that the alliance should drop the idea of accepting Ukraine in its ranks.
• Putin: West ignored Russia's security concerns Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United States has ignored Moscow's key concerns in its response to Russian demands for legally binding security guarantees aimed at easing tensions with the West over Ukraine.
• Putin Says Moscow's Security Demands 'Ignored' As U.S., U.K. Call On Russia To De-Escalate RFE/RL 01 Feb 2022 -- President Vladimir Putin has again claimed that Russia's security concerns had been ignored by the United States and NATO amid intense diplomatic efforts to ease tensions over Ukraine.
• Canada's Non-Lethal Military Equipment Begins Arriving in Ukraine Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- Canadian-made non-lethal military hardware has begun to arrive in Kiev, including surveillance and sighting equipment and mobile hospitals, Defense Minister Anita Anand said on Tuesday, as tensions continue to mount over Ukraine.
• Poland to Supply Ukraine With Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems, Drones Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- Poland will provide Ukraine with man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADS) and drones, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Tuesday.
• Chief of the Air Staff Defence Space Strategy speech UK MOD 01 Feb 2022 -- Chief of the Air Staff Sir Mike Wigston speech at the Defence Space Strategy launch
• Defence Procurement Minister launches Defence Space Strategy UK MOD 01 Feb 2022 -- Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin announces the Defence Space Strategy
• UK cutting-edge space defence backed by £1.4 billion UK MOD 01 Feb 2022 -- The UK will invest £1.4 billion to bolster our national interests in space, as part of the first Defence Space Strategy published today.
• India & Oman review progress in military-to-military engagements during 11th Joint Military Cooperation Committee Meeting in New Delhi India PIB 01 Feb 2022 -- Secretary General at the Ministry of Defence, Oman Dr Mohammed Bin Nasser Bin Ali Al-Zaabi called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on February 01, 2022
• Union Budget 2022-23 India PIB 01 Feb 2022 -- The Union Budget for Financial Year 2022-23, presented by the Finance Minister on February 01,2022, has given further impetus to modernisation of Defence Services and Defence Security Infrastructure development, including the Border Road Infrastructure and Coastal Security Infrastructure
• BUDGET REITERATES GOVERNMENT'S COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE ATMANIRBHARTA IN EQUIPMENT FOR ARMED FORCES India PIB 01 Feb 2022 -- Reiterating government's commitment to reduce imports and promote AtmaNirbharta in equipment for the Armed Forces, the Union Budget presented in parliament today by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, has earmarked 68 per cent of the capital procurement budget for domestic industry in 2022-23, up from 58 per cent in 2021-22
• Israeli Prime Minister Announces Deployment of Laser Air Defences 'Within Year' Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- The primary reasoning behind the introduction of a new, fourth layer of defence is to make repealing attacks by Hamas and others less expensive. Tel Aviv spent a significant portion of its Iron Dome budget last year while fighting Hamas and was forced to quickly purchase additional weapons from Washington.
• RSNF, Egyptian Navy Forces Conclude Mixed Bilateral Naval Exercise (Morjan 17) in Red Sea SPA 01 Feb 2022 -- The mixed bilateral naval exercise "Morjan 17", which is being carried out by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) with the Egyptian Naval Forces in the Red Sea, is concluded yesterday.
• U.S. Navy conducts Taiwan Strait transit days before VP Lai's Honduras trip CNA 01 Feb 2022 -- The United States Navy conducted a routine transit through the Taiwan Strait on Jan. 22, just three days before Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) left for Honduras via the U.S. on Jan. 25.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2022
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Kasoulides US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2022
• Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Call with Ibrahim Kalin, Spokesperson and Chief Advisor to the President of Turkey The White House 01 Feb 2022
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2022
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, February 1, 2022 The White House 01 Feb 2022
• Department Press Briefing – February 1, 2022 US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2022

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Other Conflicts

• 1 February 2022 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 01 Feb 2022
• Qatar, Taliban 'Agree to Resume Evacuation Flights From Kabul' Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- Qatar has agreed with the Taliban movement (under UN sanctions for terrorist activities) to resume chartered evacuation flights from the Kabul airport, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
• Six women's rights activists still missing in Afghanistan UN News 01 Feb 2022 -- The UN human rights office OHCHR, has said it is very alarmed over the continued disappearance of six people who were abducted in the Afghan capital Kabul, in connection with recent women's rights protests.
• With US Away, China Gets Friendly with Afghanistan's Taliban VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- It's approaching six months since the Taliban took over the Afghan capital, Kabul, on August 15. And in the months since the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, neighboring China has taken a keen interest in the fate of the Central Asian country.
• US Inspector Questions Top Ghani Aide on Corruption, Collapse of Afghan Government VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- A former senior Afghan official says he has answered questions in a U.S. inquiry into allegations that former Afghan President Ashraf Ghani took $150 million in cash with him when he abruptly left Kabul last year as the Taliban took control.
• UN, Rights Groups Demand Taliban Free 2 Afghan Journalists VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- The Taliban have arrested two journalists working for a local news channel in Afghanistan, which has seen an increase in assaults on dissent since the Islamist group seized power last August.
• Saudi-led coalition heavily bombs Yemen after Israeli president visits UAE Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- Saudi-led coalition warplanes have carried out heavy bombing raids on various neighborhoods in the capital Sana'a and other provinces across Yemen as part of its recent escalation of the war on the impoverished nation.
• Standoff Over Ukraine Continues Unabated VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday the U.S. and its allies have ignored Russia's top security demands that they deny Ukraine membership in the NATO military alliance and pull back their weaponry near Russia, while the U.S. reiterated its "commitment" to Ukraine and its territorial integrity.
• Secretary Blinken's Call with NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, OSCE Chair-in-Office and Polish Foreign Minister Rau, and EU High Representative Borrell US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2022
• Blinken Tells Lavrov Russia Must De-Escalate Ukraine Crisis RFE/RL 01 Feb 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged the "immediate" de-escalation and withdrawal of troops by Russia from areas near Ukraine's borders.
• U.S. Warns Citizens To Avoid Belarus; Canadians Advised To Stay Away From Ukraine RFE/RL 01 Feb 2022 -- The U.S. State Department is warning American travelers to avoid Belarus due to the "arbitrary enforcement" of laws, the risk of detention, and the "unusual and concerning" Russian military buildup along Belarus's border with Ukraine.
• Tracking Down Advanced Russian Weaponry In The Eastern Ukraine Conflict Zone RFE/RL 01 Feb 2022 -- Last week a group of top officials with Russia's ruling party -- including its general secretary, Andrei Turchak, a deputy chairman of the upper house of parliament -- appealed to the Kremlin to provide advanced weaponry to Moscow-backed separatist forces waging war against Kyiv in parts of eastern Ukraine.
• Senior UN official calls for dialogue to defuse Russia-Ukraine tensions People's Daily 01 Feb 2022 -- UN Undersecretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Monday called for dialogue to defuse the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
• No alternative to 'diplomacy and dialogue' in Ukraine crisis, says UN official Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- The UN political affairs chief has stressed that there is no alternative to "diplomacy and dialogue" in resolving the crisis over Ukraine, which has led to heightened tensions between Russia and the West.
• UK urges de-escalation, says Russia-West tensions fuel instability, higher gas prices Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- British Defense Secretary, Ben Wallace, has called for de-escalation of tensions between Russia and the West over Ukraine, saying war would fuel greater instability, higher gas prices and migrant flows.
• Press release on the mandate renewal for the UN Support Mission in Libya Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 01 Feb 2022
• Guterres asks for immediate cessation of hostilities in Ethiopia UN News 01 Feb 2022 -- The United Nations' Secretary-General on Tuesday made the "strongest possible appeal" for all parties in Ethiopia to immediately end the fighting in Tigray and other areas, in the spirit of the General Assembly's Olympic Truce which began just a few days ago.
• Nigerian Authorities Respond To Killings North of the Country VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- Nigerian authorities have sent security reinforcements to areas in three states where armed groups killed scores of people over the weekend. Nigerian police say the gangs targeted civilians and security personnel in Nigeria's northwest and central states of Niger, Katsina and Kaduna. Security analysts say the attacks underscore authorities' failure to stem violence in the regions.
• Ten Killed as Rival Clans Clash in Central Somalia VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- At least 10 people were killed and 15 were wounded when rival clan militias clashed in central Somalia, residents and community elders said Tuesday.
• Mali Expels French Ambassador Amid Tensions VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- Tensions between Mali and former colonial power France have hit a new low with the military government giving the French ambassador until Thursday to leave the country. Annie Risemberg speaks to analysts about where relations are headed in this report from Mali's capital, Bamako.

News Reports

• Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information on Iranian Cyber Actors' Interference with 2020 U.S. Presidential Election US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2022 -- The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on any person who, while acting at the direction of or under the control of a foreign government, interferes with U.S. elections by violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).
• US Senate Contemplates 'Mother of All Sanctions' if Russia Invades Ukraine VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate has come together to produce what the chairman of the body's Foreign Relations Committee has dubbed "the mother of all sanctions" to be levied against Russia in the event of a new invasion of Ukraine.
• Court In Russia Rejects Navalny's Request To Cancel His Status Of 'Terrorist' RFE/RL 01 Feb 2022 -- A court in Russia's Vladimir region has rejected imprisoned opposition politician Aleksei Navalny's request to annul his designated status as "a terrorist and extremist."
• News conference following Russian-Hungarian talks President of Russia 01 Feb 2022
• Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi President of Russia 01 Feb 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Italian Republic Mario Draghi.
• Japanese Parliament passes resolution on human rights situation in China Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2022 -- Japan's Parliament adopted a resolution on Tuesday expressing concern over the human rights situation in China, including the repression of Uyghurs in Xinjiang and the crackdown in Hong Kong, calling on its government to take measures to address the situation.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian's Remarks on the Adoption of China-Related Resolution by Japan's House of Representatives PRC MofA 01 Feb 2022
• Japan has no authority to wantonly comment on other countries' human rights conditions: Chinese FM Global Times 01 Feb 2022 -- Japan committed innumerous crimes during the war of aggression it waged in the past, and with a deplorable track record in human rights, it has no authority whatsoever to make wanton remarks about other countries' human rights conditions, said Zhao Lijian, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday, in response to the so-called resolution about human rights adopted by the Japanese House of Representatives.
• Taiwan Closely Watches US Actions Toward Russia, Ukraine VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- Many in Taiwan are carefully watching the U.S. response to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, seeing parallels to Taipei's embattled relationship with China, which tests Taiwan's air defenses almost daily.
• Special Representative for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim's Calls with Republic of Korea Special Representative Noh and Japan Director General Funakoshi US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2022
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Republic of Korea First Vice Foreign Minister Choi and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Mori US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2022
• DPR Korea: UN chief condemns missile launch as 'clear violation' UN News 01 Feb 2022 -- The launch of a possible intermediate-range ballistic missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) drew condemnation from UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday.
• Yearly 'battle' begins in North Korea over human waste for fertilizer Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2022 -- Competition for human feces has once again become cutthroat in North Korea, with mass public brawls breaking out as citizens begin the annual ritual of trying to fill unrealistic quotas to make fertilizer for the farming season.
• Information regarding IAEA's supervision on producing centrifuge parts to be kept by Iran ISNA 01 Feb 2022 -- Permanent representative of Iran to the International Organization in Vienna Mohammad Reza Ghaebi announced that Iran has made a decision to produce centrifuge parts in a new facility in Isfahan instead of Tesa complex in Karaj and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be able to arrange its supervision regulations based on this.
• Vienna talks: US asks for direct talks with Iran, backtracks on 'artificial deadline' Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- A senior US State Department official has asked for direct negotiations with Iran over the revival of the 2015 agreement, saying the US position that there is not much time to reach a deal is neither a threat toward Iran nor an artificial deadline or ultimatum.
• Iranian oil tanker to discharge 2 mln barrels in Venezuela ISNA 01 Feb 2022 -- An Iranian supertanker carrying about 2 million barrels of condensate this week began discharging at Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA's main oil port, according to a company document and tanker tracking services.
• Myanmar Cities Stage 'Silent Coup' to Mark 1st Anniversary of Military Coup VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- The streets of major cities across Myanmar are empty as residents heed a call to observe a "silent strike" Tuesday to mark the one-year anniversary of the military's overthrow of Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government.
• One year anniversary of Myanmar coup marked by 'silent strike' Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- A nationwide strike has been staged in Myanmar to mark the first anniversary of army's seizure of power, in defiance of threats issued by military authorities.
• Myanmar's streets barren for 'Silent Strike' on coup anniversary Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2022 -- Streets in Myanmar were largely empty today as people across the country took part in a mass "Silent Strike" to protest the one-year anniversary of the military coup on Tuesday, despite a week of junta threats and arrests of organizers.
• More than 3,000 Myanmar refugees deported from Thailand Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2022 -- More than 3,000 Myanmar refugees are stranded on the Myanmar side of the Thaung Yin River after Thailand took down their makeshift tents at a cattle farm on the Thai side of the river and deported them, aid workers told RFA Monday.
• More than 1,500 people killed since coup in Myanmar: UN Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- The United Nations says at least 1,500 people have been killed and thousands more detained in year-long protests against the military coup in Myanmar.
• Bangladesh challenges NGO report of intimidation against Rohingya Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2022 -- Bangladeshi government officials on Tuesday dismissed an NGO's report alleging that authorities are using force and intimidation to compel Rohingya to move from crowded refugee camps in mainland Bangladesh to an isolated island.
• One year anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar: joint statement UK FCDO 01 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Ministers and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs gave a statement on the situation in Myanmar on the 1-year anniversary of the military coup.
• Myanmar: 'Meaningful action' needed to stop the slaughter UN News 01 Feb 2022 -- Marking the first anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, the independent UN expert monitoring the country implored States on Tuesday to take more robust action, reiterating his call for an arms embargo to stop the killing of innocent people.
• India Projects Strong Economic Rebound After Pandemic VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- India's government has pledged to spend billions of dollars on public infrastructure to reboot an economy that is bouncing back from the massive contraction it suffered during the novel coronavirus pandemic. But concerns remain about an uneven pace of growth that has seen big businesses flourish but its vast unorganized sector struggle.
• Amnesty International Report Accuses Israel of Apartheid VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- In a new report, Amnesty International accuses Israel of maintaining a policy of apartheid against Palestinians by seizing their land and property, carrying out unlawful killings and denying them citizenship.
• Guinea-Bissau's President Says 'Calm Has Returned' After Soldiers Storm Palace, Disperse Ministers Sputnik 01 Feb 2022 -- The African Union and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have condemned what they called an "attempted coup" in the capital city of Bissau on Tuesday.
• Guinea-Bissau President Says Attack Possibly Related to Drug Trafficking VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- The capital of Guinea-Bissau appeared calm after an apparent coup attempt Tuesday.
• West Africa's ECOWAS Condemns 'Attempted Coup' in Guinea-Bissau VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- Regional bloc ECOWAS has condemned what it calls an "attempted coup" in the West African state of Guinea-Bissau, where heavy gunfire was heard near the seat of government Tuesday.
• UN officials urge Cambodia to scrap plan to keep tabs on all internet traffic Radio Free Asia 01 Feb 2022 -- United Nations human rights officials called on Cambodia to drop plans to create a "National Internet Gateway" that would allow the government to monitor all internet traffic in the country.
• Orban Requests Increase In Russian Gas Imports During Meeting With Putin RFE/RL 01 Feb 2022 -- Hungary has requested an increase in natural gas imports from Russia under a bilateral long-term contract, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on February 1 after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
• Severe Drought in Ethiopia Threatens Lives and Livelihoods of Millions VOA 01 Feb 2022 -- The U.N. Children's Fund, UNICEF, warns three years of successive drought in Ethiopia's lowland regions of Afar, Oromia, The Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' and Somali is threatening the lives and livelihoods of millions of people.