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• Contingency response Airmen exemplify MCA concept during Air Defender 23 US Air Force 24 Jun 2023 -- ne hundred sixty-five members of the Air National Guard's contingency response career field assigned to the 123rd and 156th Contingency Response Groups and the 172nd and 146th Contingency Response Flights deployed to Wunstorf Air Base, in support of exercise Air Defender 2023, bringing with them their versatility and expertise to ensure the exercise goes efficiently for all 10,000 participants.
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a question from the Belarusian All-National Television, June 24, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jun 2023
• Iran rejects US claims on Russia's use of Iranian drones in Ukraine war ISNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Iran's permanent mission to the UN reacted to the latest remarks by the US and its allies (Albania, France, the UK and Ukraine) regarding Russia's use of Iranian drones in the Ukraine war.
• Draftees to have option of finishing college, military service in 4 years CNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Taiwanese men born after December 31, 2004 will be able to finish both college and their compulsory military service within four years starting September this year, the Ministry of Education said Friday.
• U.S. Senate committee passes 2024 NDAA with Taiwan provisions CNA 24 Jun 2023 -- The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services passed a bill Friday that lays out the country's national defence policy and budget for the next year, including provisions calling for military cooperation with Taiwan.
• INS TARKASH AT MUSCAT (19-22 JUN 23) India PIB 24 Jun 2023 -- Indian Naval Ship Tarkash made a port call to Muscat, Oman from 19 to 22 Jun 2023. During the visit, the ship undertook myraid activities in support of GoI initiative 'Ocean Ring of Yoga' as part of 9th International Yoga Day 2023, in coordination with EoI, Muscat, Oman.
• INS TRISHUL VISIT TO PORT OF TOAMASINA India PIB 24 Jun 2023 -- INS Trishul made a port call at Toamasina, Madagascar from 19 - 22 Jun 2023 as part of Operational Deployment reflecting India's cordial ties with its maritime neighbours. As part of the theme 'Ocean Ring of Yoga', 9th International Yoga Day was celebrated wherein 352 personnel comprising ship's company, officials from Governor's and Mayor's office, Malagasy Armed Forces, Women Police, members of Indian Embassy (including the Ambassador of India), doctors, nurses, members of Indian diaspora and local citizens participated in the event. H.E. Mr. Rafidison Richard Theodore, Governor of Antsiranana Region, Madagascar was the Chief Guest for the event.
• INS SUNAYNA VISITS MOMBASA, KENYA India PIB 24 Jun 2023 -- INS Sunayna visited Mombasa, Kenya from 20-23 Jun 23 towards strengthening bilateral ties with maritime neighbours on the theme of Ocean Ring of Yoga. On arrival, the ship was received by reps from High Commission of India. The Commanding Officer called upon Brigadier Y S Abdi, Deputy Commander of Kenya Navy and highlighted the significance of Yoga towards bringing the world together. On the occasion of International Day of Yoga on 21 Jun 23, a joint Yoga session was conducted onboard with the participation of Indian Navy personnel and Kenyan Defence Forces.
• Secretary Blinken's call with Polish Foreign Minister Rau US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2023
• No: 156, 24 June 2023, Joint Statement on Türkiye-United States Strategic Mechanism Dialogue Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jun 2023 -- Turkish Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Burak Akçapar and U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland chaired the fifth meeting of the Türkiye-U.S. Strategic Mechanism Dialogue on June 23, 2023, in Washington.

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• UN calls for immediate halt to 'wanton killings' in Sudan's Darfur Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- The United Nations has called for immediate action to stop "wanton killings" of people fleeing the Darfur region of western Sudan, saying thousands of bodies remain unburied in the streets and inside homes in the war-torn region.
• Sudan: OHCHR calls for 'urgent action' to end militia attacks on people fleeing El Geneina UN News 24 Jun 2023 -- The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Saturday said it was gravely concerned at reports of "wanton killings" by "Arab" militia in Sudan's West Darfur backed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), primarily targeting men from the Masalit community.
• Dozens of Palestinians injured as settler violence rages on across West Bank Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Dozens of Palestinians are injured as illegal Israeli settlers continue waging unabated violence across the occupied West Bank under strict protection provided for the latter by the Israeli military.
• Falkland Islands: UK statement to the Organization of American States, 23 June 2023 UK FCDO 24 Jun 2023 -- Minister Rutley gave a statement to the Organization of America States in response to the Argentine Government's draft declaration on the Falkland Islands.
• Sanctions on persons involved in the downing of Flight MH17 Australia MFA 24 Jun 2023 -- The Australian Government has imposed targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on three persons involved in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17.
• Pakistan: Civilians Killed in Kashmir in Indian Cross-Border Fire VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan said Saturday that "unprovoked" cross-border shelling by India had killed at least two civilians and "critically" injured another inside the Pakistan-administered part of the disputed Kashmir region.

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• Wagner Chief Prigozhin Calls Off March To Moscow, Agrees To Move To Belarus RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russian mercenary group Wagner, told his forces to immediately halt their advance on Moscow and return to their camp grounds as fear of a possible violent power struggle gripped the country.
• Prigozhin Orders His Fighters to Return to Bases in Ukraine VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin ordered his fighters Saturday to halt their advance on Moscow, turn their convoy around and return to their bases in Ukraine to avoid bloodshed.
• Wagner Chief Prigozhin Calls Off March To Moscow, Easing Tensions RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Russian mercenary group Wagner, said he told his forces to immediately halt their advance on Moscow and return to their bases in Ukraine as fear gripped the country about a potential deadly power struggle.
• Prigozhin Agrees to Stop PMC Wagner March, Start De-Escalation After Lukashenko's Mediation Sputnik 24 Jun 2023 -- Presidents Putin and Lukashenko spoke by phone on Saturday to discuss the situation in southern Russia, where Wagner PMC chief Evgeny Prigozhin launched an armed mutiny on Friday after accusing the Russian military of attacking his men. The Russian defense ministry denied the claims.
• Mutiny Averted: Everything We Know as Prigozhin Halts Wagner March on Moscow Sputnik 24 Jun 2023 -- PMC Wagner chief Evgeny Prigozhin has confirmed that his forces have halted their attempt to reach the Russian capital to "sort out" the MoD's top brass over an alleged missile attack on Wagner positions. What exactly happened? What triggered the Wagner-MoD crisis in the first place? How did things reach such a dangerous point? Sputnik explains.
• Wagner Chief Takes Deal That Drops Charges, Sends Him to Belarus VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who turned his Wagner Group fighters against the military leadership in Moscow, will move to Belarus and the criminal charges against him for mounting an armed rebellion will be dropped, the Kremlin said Saturday.
• Russia drops criminal case against Wagner chief after group ends mutiny, goes back to bases Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Russia says a criminal case previously filed against the head of Wagner paramilitary group has been dropped, after Yevgeny Prigozhin ordered his forces to stop fighting and retreat to their bases.
• Wagner forces ordered to retreat by leader Yevgeny Prigozhin Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Russia's Wagner paramilitary forces leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has ordered his fighters to turn around from their march towards Moscow to avoid bloodshed.
• Russia's Wagner group agrees to withdraw forces amid mutiny IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Mutinous Russian mercenary fighters who surged most of the way to Moscow have agreed to turn back to avoid bloodshed, their leader has said, in a de-escalation of what had become a major challenge for Russian government amid its military conflict in Ukraine.
• Russians Urged to Unite in Face of Wagner Armed Mutiny Attempt Sputnik 24 Jun 2023 -- Earlier, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) opened a criminal case for inciting armed mutiny over statements made on behalf of the head of the Wagner Group private military company (PMC), Yevgeny Prigozhin. On Saturday, Russia's President Vladimir Putin denounced the mutiny attempt as a "betrayal of Russia and Wagner fighters".
• Russian officials proclaim loyalty to Putin after Wagner's mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian officials have proclaimed loyalty to President Vladimir Putin, with almost all predicting victory following an armed mutiny by the Wagner group against Moscow.
• Putin: Prigozhin's Armed Mutiny Attempt is Betrayal of Russia and Wagner Fighters Sputnik 24 Jun 2023 -- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said earlier that Russia's President Vladimir Putin had been informed about the situation regarding the founder of Wagner PMC, Yevgeny Prigozhin, and "necessary measures are being taken".
• Putin calls Wagner mutiny 'stab in the back' of Russia IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has termed a recent military mutiny led by the Wagner paramilitary group as a "stab in the back" of Russia.
• President Putin: Wagner mutiny 'stab in the back' of Russia Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Russia has declared an "anti-terrorist operation regime" in Moscow and the Moscow region after mutiny by the chief of the Wagner mercenary group which President Vladimir Putin called a "stab in the back" of the country.
• Foreign Ministry statement on the current political situation in the country Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jun 2023
• The President has been updated on the situation with Yevgeny Prigozhin President of Russia 24 Jun 2023 -- The head of state has been informed about all events around Yevgeny Prigozhin. The necessary measures are underway.
• Address to citizens of Russia President of Russia 22 Jun 2023 -- "I am addressing citizens of Russia, the personnel of the Armed Forces, law enforcement agencies and security services, and the soldiers and commanders who are now fighting in their combat positions, repulsing enemy attacks and doing it heroically – I know this as I spoke once again with the commanders of all sections of the frontline last night. I am also addressing those who were dragged into this criminal adventure through deceit or threats and pushed onto the path of a grave crime – an armed mutiny."
• Prigozhin: Wagner Fighters Control Russian Army HQ in Rostov-on-Don VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wagner Group mercenaries Saturday that armed mutiny is treason and anyone who takes up arms against Russia would be punished.
• Putin Vows To Do 'Everything To Protect The Country' Following Wagner Occupation Of Rostov-On-Don RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to do "everything to protect the country" in the wake of reports that Wagner mercenary forces led by Yevgeny Prigozhin are occupying military facilities in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don. Putin, addressing the nation on live television, described Wagner's actions as an "armed mutiny" and that "decisive action" would be taken to stabilize the situation. Putin said that Prigozhin, who earlier announced a "march of justice" to topple the Russian military leadership, had "betrayed" Russia out of "personal ambition."
• Prigozhin's 'Mutiny' And The Challenge To Putin RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- In repeated tirades against Russian military leaders over the past several months, Wagner mercenary group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin has taken pains to stop short of putting President Vladimir Putin directly in the crosshairs.
• Putin: Wagner Group Action is 'Treason,' Promises 'Harsh' Punishment VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Wagner Group mercenaries Saturday that armed mutiny is treason and anyone who takes up arms against Russia would be punished.
• The Deputy Commander of the Joint Group of Forces General of the Army Sergei Surovikin to the leadership, commanders and fighters of the Wagner PMC Russia MoD 24 Jun 2023
• Statement by Russian Ministry of Defence Russia MoD 24 Jun 2023
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Calls With Defense Ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom DoD 24 Jun 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with G7 Foreign Ministers and the High Representative of the EU US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba US Dept. of State 24 Jun 2023
• Zelenskyy: Russia Can No Longer Hide Its 'Chaos' VOA 24 Jun 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted Saturday to the situation in Russia, where the mercenary Wagner Group, led by Yevgeny Prigozhin, seized control of the Russian military headquarters in the city of Rostov-on-Don.
• Readout of President Joe Biden's Call with President Emmanuel Macron of France, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of the United Kingdom The White House 24 Jun 2023
• Russia warns West against taking advantage of armed mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Russia has warned the West against trying to exploit an armed mutiny by the Wagner private military group against Moscow for their "Russophobic goals."
• Foreign Leaders Express Solidarity With Russia Amid Wagner Mutiny Sputnik 24 Jun 2023 -- On Friday, Wagner PMC chief Evgeny Prigozhin accused the Russian military of launching a surprise missile attack against his men, and called for the ouster of its leadership. The MoD dismissed the allegations as an provocation, and the Federal Security Service opened a criminal case charging Prigozhin with armed mutiny.
• Belarus says Wagner mutiny against Russia a 'gift' to West IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Belarus has described the armed mutiny inside Russia by the Wagner paramilitary group as a "gift" to the West, while reaffirming support for its close ally Moscow.
• Telephone conversation with President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 24 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the initiative of the Turkish side.
• Erdogan voices 'full support' for Putin after Wagner's armed mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has voiced "full support" for the Russian leadership in its handling of an armed mutiny by the Wagner private military group against Moscow.
• Telephone conversations with presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan President of Russia 24 Jun 2023
• PM call with President Biden, President Macron and Chancellor Scholz: 24 June 2023 Gov.UK 24 Jun 2023 -- The Prime Minister, US President Biden, French President Macron and German Chancellor Scholz spoke this afternoon to discuss the situation in Russia.
• Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convenes the Incident Response Group to discuss the security situation in Russia Prime Minister of Canada 24 Jun 2023 -- Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau convened the Incident Response Group with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mélanie Joly, Minister of National Defence Anita Anand, President of the King's Privy Council for Canada and Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair, Minister of Public Safety Marco E. L. Mendicino, and senior officials to discuss the evolving internal security situation in Russia.
• Tsahkna: we are following the events in Russia closely Estonia MFA 24 Jun 2023 -- Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Estonia was following the developments in Russia closely. "We are aware of what is happening, we are following the situation closely and exchanging information with Allies."
• The Lithuanian and Polish Presidents discussed the security situation in the region President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Jun 2023 -- President Gitanas Nausėda had a telephone call on Saturday with President Andrzej Duda of Poland to discuss the unrest in Russia and the overall security situation in the region.
• The President and the Polish Prime Minister discussed the situation in Russia President of the Republic of Lithuania 24 Jun 2023 -- On Saturday, President Gitanas Nausėda had a telephone call with Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of Poland to discuss the situation in Russia.
• Russia will pass through this stage, Iran FM says of mutiny IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a telephone conversation on Saturday discussed bilateral ties and the latest situation in some parts of Russia.
• Iran supports rule of law in Russia: FM spox IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that Iran supports the rule of law in Russia amid a mutiny by paramilitary forces in south of the country.
• Iran's FM says confident Russia will get through Wagner mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says he is confident Russia will get through the current circumstances amid an armed insurrection carried out by the Wagner private military group against Moscow.
• Iran says supports rule of law in Russia amid Wagner mutiny Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Iran says it supports the rule of law in the Russian Federation in the wake of a mutiny led by the chief of the Wagner group.
• How Konstantin Malofeyev, Russia's 'Orthodox Oligarch,' Finances His Support Of Moscow's War In Ukraine RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- Last month, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland approved the transfer of $5.4 million of "forfeited assets" formerly owned by sanctioned Russian billionaire Konstantin Malofeyev to Ukraine to "remediate the harms of Russia's unjust war."
• Who Is Yevgeny Prigozhin? RFE/RL 24 Jun 2023 -- Yevgeny Prigozhin, a former convict who parlayed a St. Petersburg restaurant business into lucrative Kremlin contracts, founded the notorious private mercenary company Wagner, and became both a key figure in Russia's war on Ukraine and a relentless critic of the military command, is now in open armed rebellion against the Russian state.
• US intelligence: No direct evidence COVID-19 originated in China's Wuhan lab Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- A declassified report has revealed that American intelligence agencies failed to find any direct evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic originated from China's Wuhan Institute of Virology as US administrations and media have claimed for years.
• China slams US indictment of Chinese companies, individuals on fentanyl-related charges Global Times 24 Jun 2023 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Saturday that China strongly condemned US' latest charges against Chinese companies and individuals over so-called crimes related to fentanyl production and has lodged serious démarches and strong protest to the US side.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on US Arrest of Chinese Nationals and Indictments of Chinese Individuals and Companies on Fentanyl-related Charges PRC MofA 24 Jun 2023
• China lodges stern representations and strong protests against US' charge against Chinese chemical manufacturers Global Times 24 Jun 2023 -- The US law enforcement staff used entrapment operation to induce and arrest Chinese entities and individuals. This is a typical case of arbitrary detention and unilateral sanction, which is totally illegal. The move has seriously damaged Chinese citizens' basic human rights and Chinese companies' interests. China strongly condemns the move and lodges stern representations and strong protests, Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Saturday as US Justice Department announced the arrest of two individuals and the unsealing of three indictments charging China-based companies and their employees with crimes related to fentanyl production, distribution and sales resulting from precursor chemicals.
• Beijing condemns US sanctions of Chinese firms over fentanyl Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- China has condemned the United States for sanctioning several Chinese firms and individuals for allegedly trafficking chemicals used for the manufacturing of fentanyl, calling their arrests "arbitrary detention."
• Premier Li wraps up visit to Germany, France Global Times 24 Jun 2023 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang wrapped up his visit to Germany and France, his first overseas visit since taking position, and returned to Beijing on Saturday. During his trip, Li stressed that China will continue to open up and improve its business environment, and called on China and Europe to rise above differences, demonstrating the importance China attaches to the European market in an era of heightening geopolitical tensions.
• National Security Law for HK lays important foundation for city's future development: HK representative to UNHRC session Global Times 24 Jun 2023 -- The National Security Law for Hong Kong lays important foundation for the city's future development, said a representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) at the 53rd regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), dismissing slander that the law may have undermined residents' rights.
• The Ministry of National Defense issues a press release explaining that "the CCP carried out joint combat readiness cruises" ROC MND 24 Jun 2023
• Chinese military aircraft fly close to Taiwan: Defense ministry CNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Eight Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, almost reaching the outer boundary of the contiguous zone Saturday morning, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND).
• China-US military tensions remain after Blinken visit, as warship, warplane activities continue in Taiwan Straits, S.China Sea Global Times 24 Jun 2023 -- Military tensions between China and the US have yet to see an immediate de-escalation after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China, with both countries' warships and warplanes, including aircraft carriers, spotted operating in sensitive waters in the Taiwan Straits and the South China Sea on China's doorstep over the past few days.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jun. 24, 2023 ROC MND 24 Jun 2023
• Press Statement by Head of U.S. Affairs Department of DPRK Foreign Ministry KCNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Kwon Jong Gun, director general of the Department of U.S. Affairs of the Foreign Ministry of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), released the following press statement on June 24:
• Pakistan slams Biden-Modi talks as 'misleading, unwarranted' Press TV 24 Jun 2023 -- Pakistan has blasted as "unwarranted" a joint statement issued by Washington and New Delhi following a meeting at the White House between US President Joe Biden and visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing it of being a base for terrorist attacks.
• Brazil's Lula to push for de-dollarization at BRICS summit IRNA 24 Jun 2023 -- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has said he plans to raise the issue of de-dollarization at the next gathering of the BRICS group of emerging economies.