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• Enhancing Soldier readiness in Poland Army News 22 Mar 2023 -- Soldier readiness was enhanced at three additional forward operating sites in Poland.
• DOD and DOI Partnership Provides $80 Million to Preserve Natural Landscapes Around Military Installations and Enhance Outdoor Recreation Opportunities DoD 22 Mar 2023 -- The Department of Defense and the Department of the Interior are joining forces to preserve land around military installations and improve access to outdoor recreation for millions of Americans and defense communities.
• DoD Releases Biomanufacturing Strategy DoD 22 Mar 2023 -- The Department of Defense today released its Biomanufacturing Strategy, a document that will guide research efforts, industry partnerships, and relationships with allies in a rapidly developing technology field with significant implications for national security and economic competitiveness.
• 1st Marine Division Enhances Lethality and Versatility with Innovative Infantry Training USMC News 22 Mar 2023 -- 1st Marine Division units conducted a series of training events in recent weeks to increase small unit lethality and versatility, with an emphasis on innovative weapon systems, warfighting concepts, and training programs.
• USNS Carson City Visits Bella Napoli US Navy 22 Mar 2023 -- USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7), U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) expeditionary fast transport ship, pulled into the Port of Naples, Italy, March 22.
• ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591) Departs George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group US Navy 22 Mar 2023 -- The Italian Navy Carlo Bergamini-class frigate ITS Virginio Fasan (F 591) detached from the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (CSG), March 17, 2023, following integrated operations since March 3.
• Ashland Completes Forward Deployment to Sasebo US Navy 22 Mar 2023 -- The dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed Sasebo March 22, 2023 for its new homeport of San Diego, California.
• Readout of the 6th U.S.-Guatemala Defense Bilateral Working Group DoD 22 Mar 2023
• In a historic first, Swiss defence minister joins meeting of NATO's North Atlantic Council NATO 22 Mar 2023 -- Viola Amherd, Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport, visited NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (22 March 2023) for talks with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, and to meet with NATO ambassadors.
• NATO's DIANA expands transatlantic footprint, gears up for first challenges NATO 22 Mar 2023 -- To harness the best of new technology for Alliance security and defence, NATO agreed at the 2021 Brussels Summit to create a unique transatlantic innovation ecosystem.
• Swedish Parliament Approves Kingdom's Accession to NATO Sputnik 22 Mar 2023 -- The members of the Riksdag, Sweden's unicameral parliament, approved on Wednesday the accession of Sweden to NATO, the meeting is broadcast on the website of the parliament.
• Philippine President Says New Sites Selected for US Forces VOA 22 Mar 2023 -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the locations of four new military bases that will house a rotating crew of Americans will soon be revealed.
• Russia says risk of nuclear war with US at level unprecedented in decades Press TV 22 Mar 2023 -- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has raised the alarm about an escalated risk of nuclear war with the United States, unprecedented in decades.
• US Increasing Military Presence in Asia-Pacific Region to Deter Russia, China, Shoigu Says Sputnik 22 Mar 2023 -- The US is significantly increasing its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region and strengthening ties with its allies to deter Russia and China, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.
• Russia to Retaliate If US Continues Flying Drones Over Black Sea, Moscow Says Sputnik 22 Mar 2023 -- The United States, intending to continue flying drones over the Black Sea, will prompt a retaliation from Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.
• Slovakia's readiness confirmed: Defence Minister Naď meets EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton for talks on opportunities to ramp up munitions manufacturing for Ukraine MOD - Slovak Republic 22 Mar 2023 -- Meeting at ZVS Holding's headquarters in Dubnica nad Váhom on Wednesday 22 March 2023, Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď along with members of the company's Executive Leadership Team (ELT) met EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton for talks on opportunities to ramp up munitions manufacturing for Ukraine. During his visit to ZVS Holding, EU Commissioner Breton was briefed on the state of the SVK defence industry's armaments production capacities and capabilities and the needs to expand them to meet the shortfalls in munitions.
• Chinese destroyer Nanning returns to escort mission after drills with Iran, Russia Global Times 22 Mar 2023 -- After wrapping up a joint naval exercise with Iranian and Russian warships in the Gulf of Oman, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy destroyer Nanning has returned to its escort mission in the Gulf of Aden and waters off Somalia, with experts on Wednesday hailing the PLA Navy's recent intensive efforts in safeguarding maritime transport routes as well as peace and stability in the Indian Ocean region.
• U.K. should help Taiwan's defense as much as possible: U.K. politician CNA 22 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan is on the frontline of confrontation between democracy and autocracy and the United Kingdom should provide the country with as much help as possible to defend itself, Bob Stewart, chair of the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, said Wednesday.
• Taiwan Confirms Soldier Who Missed Roll Call Is in China VOA 22 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense is investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a soldier who was reported missing from his post earlier this month only to be reported found in China by authorities there.
• North Korea fires multiple missiles as US, South Korea plan largest drill Press TV 22 Mar 2023 -- North Korea has fired cruise missiles off its east coast as the United States and South Korea plan to hold their largest joint military drills in the region in June.
• North Korea Conducts New Round of Missile Launches VOA 22 Mar 2023 -- South Korea's military says North Korea fired multiple cruise missiles in the waters off its eastern coast Wednesday.
• INDIAN NAVY TO CONDUCT THE 'SAM NO VARUNAH' COASTAL CAR RALLY India PIB 22 Mar 2023 -- The Coastal Motor Car Expedition will cover the entire Indian Coastline From Kolkata, West Bengal (26 Mar 23) to Lakhpat, Gujarat (19 Apr 23)
• New act will stop investments in companies by foreign actors that could harm Sweden Government Offices of Sweden 22 Mar 2023 -- Foreign direct investments are hugely important to Sweden's business sector. At the same time, there are risks associated with foreign actors investing in protected activities. The Government has therefore today decided to refer a proposal to the Council on Legislation for a new act under which investments that involve security risks can be reviewed by a special screening authority and, if necessary, prohibited.
• Polish and British soldiers strengthen security on the NATO eastern flank Republic of Poland 22 Mar 2023 -- His Royal Highness Prince William paid a visit to the 3rd Subcarpathian Territorial Defense Brigade in Rzeszow on Wednesday, March 22. The meeting with Polish and British soldiers was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Mariusz Blaszczak.
• Slovakia receives offer of 12 new AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States of America MOD - Slovak Republic 22 Mar 2023 -- Defence Minister Jaroslav Naď confirmed that one part of the announced compensation for transferring to Ukraine of thirteen retired Slovak Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrums, which are unusable in Slovakia, and some of the "Kub" (SA-6 "Gainful") air defence system's assets is related to the U.S. offer to Slovakia of 12 new AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters along with associated accessories, the training of pilots and technicians, and sophisticated AGM-114 Hellfire II air-to-surface missiles.
• Blinken pushes for $2 billion for US rival to China's Belt-and-Road Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pushed the Senate on Wednesday to approve $2 billion in spending for infrastructure projects worldwide, but appeared to be rebuffed with a key Republican senator questioning the chances such money could be found.
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby The White House 22 Mar 2023

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• 22 March 2023 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 22 Mar 2023
• Videos of Empty Mansions in Afghanistan Prompt Calls for Accountability VOA 22 Mar 2023 -- In a mansion in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif that was recently profiled on YouTube, all the windows and doors are bulletproof — a testament to the former residents' security fears in a country where tens of thousands of people were killed each year in a war that took almost two decades to end.
• Syrian state media: Israeli airstrike hits Aleppo airport for second time in weeks Press TV 22 Mar 2023 -- An Israeli airstrike has hit the international airport in the northwestern Syrian city of Aleppo for a second time in recent weeks, causing some "material damage" to it and taking the facility out of service.
• Syrian Defense Ministry: Israel Carried Out 'Numerous' Strikes Against Aleppo Airport, Nearby Sites Sputnik 22 Mar 2023 -- Media reports indicated that Syrian air defense systems had been activated after four missiles were detected as incoming from the west of the nation. If confirmed, the Wednesday strike would mark the second incident this month in which Israel allegedly struck the Aleppo airport.
• HRC52:Interactive Dialogue with UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria UK FCDO 22 Mar 2023 -- Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with UN Commission of Inquiry on Syria, delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French.
• More than 100,000 displaced by Myanmar conflict in two weeks Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2023 -- No one remains in the villages on the east bank of the Sittaung River in Myanmar's Shwegyin township.
• Hezbollah leader vows immediate response to any Israeli military aggression on Lebanon Press TV 22 Mar 2023 -- The leader of the Lebanese resistance movement has dismissed recent threats issued by Israeli officials concerning possible military aggression on Lebanon, saying any Zionist strike will be met with an immediate response.
• No: 82, 22 March 2023, Press Release Regarding the Amendment to the "Disengagement Law" Approved in the Knesset and the Increasing Tension in the Region as Approaching to the Month of Ramadan Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Mar 2023
• All Israelis and Palestinians deserve peace and security: UK Statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 22 Mar 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki at the UN Security Council briefing on the Middle East.
• Crystalize recent diplomatic shifts, top UN envoy urges Israelis, Palestinians UN News 22 Mar 2023 -- With the converging Ramadan, Easter and Passover holidays now beginning, Israelis and Palestinians must urgently crystalize agreements reached at several recent diplomatic meetings - the first of their kind in nearly a decade - the senior UN official for Middle East peace told the Security Council on Wednesday, while warning of escalating violence and inflammatory rhetoric on both sides.
• Rights Experts: Violations in Ethiopia Must Be Investigated to Ensure Durable Peace VOA 22 Mar 2023 -- U.N. human rights experts warn that peace in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region will not last unless violations committed during more than two years of armed conflict are investigated and perpetrators held to account.
• Ethiopian Authorities Remove Terrorist Label From Tigrayan Party VOA 22 Mar 2023 -- Ethiopian lawmakers voted in a special session Wednesday to remove the terrorist designation given to the Tigray People's Liberation Front, or TPLF.
• 100,000 new Somali refugees arrive in Ethiopia in the past month, UN and partners are calling for urgent funding UNHCR 22 Mar 2023 -- As needs grow and refugees continue to arrive, UN agencies and partner organizations today appealed for US$116 million to provide life-saving assistance to Somali refugees seeking safety in an extremely remote area of Ethiopia's Somali region.
• Funding for African Union Somalia mission critical to security: UN political chief UN News 22 Mar 2023 -- The UN political affairs chief has underlined the critical need to ensure funding for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), warning that a shortfall could threaten plans to transfer security to the national forces by the end of next year.
• EU Envoy Says Agreement Reached By Leaders Of Kosovo, Serbia Is Turning Point On Road To Normalization RFE/RL 22 Mar 2023 -- Miroslav Lajcak, the European Union's special representative for the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade, believes that an agreement reached over the weekend between Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti represents a turning point in the process of normalization of relations.

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• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Foreign Minister of the State of Eritrea Osman Saleh, Sochi, March 22, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Mar 2023
• Meeting with Head of United Russia party faction in the State Duma Vladimir Vasilyev President of Russia 22 Mar 2023 -- The President had a working meeting with Head of the United Russia party faction in the State Duma Vladimir Vasilyev.
• Russian Foreign Minister Accuses ICC of Doing West's Bidding Sputnik 22 Mar 2023 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the International Criminal Court on Wednesday of obeying orders from the West after the Hague-based organization issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin.
• Maria Pevchikh Named Chief Of Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation After Volkov Stepped Down RFE/RL 22 Mar 2023 -- Maria Pevchikh has been named chairwoman of Aleksei Navalny's International Anti-Corruption Foundation (ACF International) after Leonid Volkov announced his decision to suspend his political and public activities over a letter he signed arguing for lifting EU sanctions on some Russian oligarchs.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on March 22, 2023 PRC MofA 22 Mar 2023
• China's Xi wraps up show-of-solidarity trip to Moscow Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2023 -- When Chinese leader Xi Jinping bid his host Vladimir Putin goodbye after formal talks at the Kremlin on Tuesday, he spoke about "changes that haven't happened in 100 years" and that Russia and China, together, "are driving these changes."
• Explainer: What Did The Xi-Putin Meeting In Moscow Achieve? RFE/RL 22 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has left Moscow after a three-day visit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that was ripe with symbolism as they set their sights on shaping a new world order.
• China In Eurasia Briefing: Xi's Long-Term Bet On Putin RFE/RL 22 Mar 2023
• Xi's successful visit to Russia 'globally significant,' joint statements to guide future comprehensive coordination Global Times 22 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on Wednesday evening after wrapping up a state visit to Russia, as experts said the two joint statements signed by China and Russia this time show that the strategic partnership remains rock solid and will keep benefiting not only the two peoples on all fronts, but also keep promoting world peace and the improvement of global governance.
• Xi Jinping Wrapped up the State Visit to the Russian Federation and Back to China PRC MofA 22 Mar 2023 -- On the morning of March 22, 2023 local time, President Xi Jinping wrapped up the state visit to the Russian Federation and back to China.
• US' chips-spending 'guardrails' against China slammed as tech blockade, protectionism Global Times 22 Mar 2023 -- The US' containment will not hinder China's development, but only strengthen the country's resolve and capability of reaching self-reliance of high technologies, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, stressing that the US will make a rod for itself if it maintains its hegemony at the cost of normal international trade.
• As Xi Ends Russia Visit, Blinken Says China's Diplomatic Support For Moscow Is Counter To U.S. Interests RFE/RL 22 Mar 2023 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told U.S. lawmakers that China's diplomatic and political support for Russia goes against Washington's interests.
• Chinese Capital's Population Declines for First Time Since 2003 VOA 22 Mar 2023 -- The population of Beijing, China's capital, has fallen for the first time in two decades, official data show, in line with the general trend of the country's declining numbers, which has stoked concerns about the nation's economic outlook.
• President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin Sign Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for the New Era and Stress Settling the Ukraine Crisis Through Dialogue PRC MofA 22 Mar 2023 -- On the afternoon of 21 March local time, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly signed and released the Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for the New Era at the Kremlin in Moscow.
• President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin Jointly Meet the Press PRC MofA 22 Mar 2023 -- On 21 March local time, President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly met the press after their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow.
• President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin PRC MofA 22 Mar 2023 -- On the afternoon of 21 March local time, President Xi Jinping held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow. They had sincere, friendly and fruitful talks on the bilateral ties and major regional and international issues of mutual interest, and reached new, important common understandings in many fields. The two sides agreed to follow the principles of good-neighborliness, friendship and win-win cooperation in advancing exchanges and cooperation in various fields and deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era.
• China, Russia deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for the New Era, stress talks as solution to Ukraine crisis in joint statement Global Times 22 Mar 2023 -- China-Russia relations go far beyond the bilateral scope and are crucial to the world and the future of mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping made the remarks when jointly meeting the press with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, adding that China and Russia will work together to practice true multilateralism, promote post-pandemic economic recovery and build a multipolar world.
• Xi says China to expand cooperation with Russia in trade, investment, supply chain, mega projects, energy, hi-tech Global Times 22 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China is ready to expand cooperation with Russia in trade, investment, supply chain, mega projects, energy and hi-tech areas.
• Xi, Putin sign joint statement on deepening comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era Global Times 22 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly signed and released on Tuesday the Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and the Russian Federation on Deepening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of Coordination for the New Era at the Kremlin in Moscow.
• China, Russia eye trade boom, expected to achieve $200b trade target ahead of schedule Global Times 22 Mar 2023 -- China and Russia are expected to achieve targeted annual trade of $200 billion ahead of schedule and continue to see a boom in trade in the years ahead as the two countries are stepping up efforts to enhance business cooperation in various fields ranging from commodity trade to regional connectivity and other emerging fields, observers and industry players said amid the ongoing state visit of the Chinese top leader to Russia.
• Xi, Putin agree to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for new era People's Daily 22 Mar 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow. They had sincere, friendly and fruitful talks on the bilateral ties and major regional and international issues of mutual interest, and reached new, important common understandings in many fields.
• China's anti-graft chief stresses need for high-quality discipline inspection People's Daily 22 Mar 2023 -- China's top anti-graft official has stressed the need for efforts to advance the high-quality development of discipline inspection and supervision work.
• China condemns visit of European politicians to Taiwan island as 'egregious' Global Times 22 Mar 2023 -- China strongly condemns any visit by European politicians to China's Taiwan island as an "egregious" act, as Chinese diplomats and the Foreign Ministry urge them to stop interacting with and sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces or using the Taiwan question as a pretext to interfere in China's internal affairs.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 22, 2023 ROC MND 22 Mar 2023
• Press Statement of Director General for Int'l Organizations of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 22 Mar 2023 -- Jo Chol Su, director general of the Department of International Organizations of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, issued the following press statement on Wednesday:
• Permanent Commission Session of SPA Standing Committee Held KCNA 22 Mar 2023 -- There took place a Permanent Commission session of the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK.
• Talking like 'capitalist' South Koreans can lead to prison or death in North Korea Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2023 -- North Koreans are secretly watching and listening to so many South Korean movies and songs smuggled into the country that they are becoming increasingly worried that they might let a banned word slip - and face prison time or even death for using "capitalist" lingo, sources in the country tell Radio Free Asia.
• Justice Department Announces Charges and Sentence in Connection with Iranian Procurement Network's Attempts to Acquire Sophisticated Military Technology US Dept. of Justice 22 Mar 2023 -- A federal court in the District of Columbia unsealed two indictments yesterday charging multiple defendants with violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for their roles in separate schemes to procure and export U.S. technology to Iran between 2005 and 2013.
• US imposes new sanctions on Iran, targeting entities, individuals Press TV 22 Mar 2023 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on four entities and three individuals over their alleged involvement in a procurement network that purportedly supports Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program.
• Iran dismisses State Department's report, says US has no right to comment on human rights Press TV 22 Mar 2023 -- Iran has roundly dismissed the US State Department's recent report on the situation of human rights in the country, saying that Washington has no qualification to make a comment about human rights and lecture others on the matter.
• US Announces Charges for Attempts to Help Iranian Weapons Program VOA 22 Mar 2023 -- A U.S. federal court unsealed indictments Tuesday charging Iranian and Turkish defendants with conspiring to procure and export U.S. technology to support Iran's weapons programs.
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Meeting with Belarusian Democratic Leader Tsikhanouskaya US Dept. of State 22 Mar 2023
• UN HRC52: Statement on situation of human rights in Belarus UK FCDO 22 Mar 2023 -- UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue on the situation of human rights in Belarus, delivered by UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French.
• Azerbaijan: Statement by the Spokesperson on the new law on political parties European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Mar 2023 -- The European Union is concerned about the restrictions introduced by the new law on political parties. It risks having a chilling effect on political pluralism and on the fundamental rights and freedoms such as freedom of association, freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly in Azerbaijan.
• Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlines positions on Ukraine and competitiveness ahead of European Council Finnish Government 22 Mar 2023 -- On Wednesday 22 March, the Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs outlined Finland's positions for the European Council meeting, the Euro Summit and the meeting of the EU Energy Council, and discussed the proposal for a regulation on CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles.
• Venezuela: UN Experts warn of persisting attacks on civil society, media and trade union leaders OHCHR 22 Mar 2023 -- Persistent attacks and widespread repression by the Government of Venezuela against perceived opponents continues to haunt the country's population, the UN Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (FFMV) said in its latest update on the country's human rights situation today.
• HRC52: Interactive Dialogue with High Commissioner on Venezuela UK FCDO 22 Mar 2023 -- Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Venezuela.
• Hun Sen defends recent military promotions for his two eldest sons Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2023 -- NGO officials fear the prime minister's family is shoring up military ties ahead of the July elections.
• Climate action regressing in Asia-Pacific, regional U.N. body says Radio Free Asia 22 Mar 2023 -- Asia-Pacific is regressing in climate action, and the countries are not on track to achieve greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, a United Nations regional body said Wednesday.
• Earthquake Kills At Least 13 In Pakistan, Afghanistan RFE/RL 22 Mar 2023 -- A 6.5-magnitude earthquake with an epicenter in the northeastern Afghan region of Hindukush has killed at least 13 people and injured dozens in Pakistan and Afghanistan, authorities and local officials say.
• In Moldova's Pro-Russia Gagauzia Region, Old Loyalties Die Hard RFE/RL 22 Mar 2023 -- On a freezing afternoon on March 18, Nikolai Dudoglo, the former mayor of Comrat and now candidate for governor of the Gagauzia region, paused from greeting supporters to answer a question.
• Head of the Polish Government after Meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister: Our Countries Understand Perfectly Well the Threat That Russian Imperialism Poses to World Peace Republic of Poland 22 Mar 2023 -- Almost a year has passed since Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki met Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Brussels. The topic of discussion at the time was Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
• Hungarian Foreign Minister Urges Brussels To Speed Up EU Enlargement Process RFE/RL 22 Mar 2023 -- Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has spoken out in favor of EU enlargement, saying that, if the countries in the Western Balkans were already in the European Union, migration problems could be handled more efficiently.