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• Russian unprofessional behavior over Syria - 6 July 2023 CENTCOM 06 Jul 2023 -- "Russian military aircraft engaged in unsafe and unprofessional behavior Thursday, 9:30 A.M. local time, while interacting with U.S. MQ-9 drones carrying out our D-ISIS mission in Syria. Russian aircraft dropped flares in front of the drones and flew dangerously close, endangering the safety of all aircraft involved.
• US Says Russian Jets Harassed Drones Over Syria VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- The U.S. military said a group of three Russian fighter jets harassed three U.S. drones that were taking part in a mission Wednesday against Islamic State group targets in Syria.
• June 2023 Month in Review: The Defeat ISIS Mission in Iraq and Syria CENTCOM 06 Jul 2023 -- During the month of June 2023, U.S. Central Command, along with coalition and other partners, conducted a total of 37 D-ISIS operations, resulting in 13 ISIS operatives killed and 21 detained.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Brigadier General Pat Ryder, Pentagon Press Secretary, Holds a Press Briefing DoD 06 Jul 2023
• Combined Task Force 151 Staff Visit Japanese Navy Ship CENTCOM 06 Jul 2023 -- Multinational staff from a Combined Maritime Forces task force focused on deterring piracy visited a Japanese warship to meet the crew while the ship was pierside in Bahrain, July 2.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr. DoD 06 Jul 2023
• FASCENT conducts joint CQB training USMC News 06 Jul 2023 -- Earlier this week, Marines assigned to Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company Central facilitated a Close-Quarters Battle Subject Matter Expert Exchange with Sailors and Soldiers aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain. U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Forces Southwest Asia Maritime Engagement Team hosted the exchange in their "ship-in-the-box" training facility aboard the installation.
• USAF B-52 deployment concludes in Indonesia US Air Force 06 Jul 2023 -- More than 60 U.S. Air Force Airmen and two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, recently completed a bilateral interoperability exercise in Indonesia.
• Spacecom General Wants Satellites With Sustained Maneuverability DoD News 06 Jul 2023 -- In the next four to five years, operations by the Defense Department in the space domain will likely be transformed, said the U.S. Space Command deputy commander.
• NATO Chief Details Plans for Summit DoD News 06 Jul 2023 -- Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said today that the U.S. mission to defeat ISIS remains undeterred by Russia's recent harassment of U.S. aircraft operating in Syria.
• At Vilnius Summit, NATO to Seek Concrete Actions on China VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- As the war on Ukraine rages, Russia remains the biggest and most immediate threat for NATO. However, as allied leaders meet for their summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, next week, a key agenda item will be to implement the Strategic Concept adopted during the Madrid summit in 2022, where the alliance recognized security challenges emanating from China.
• Russian warships kick off 7-day visit in Shanghai, to conduct military exercises with PLA Global Times 06 Jul 2023 -- Two Russian warships, Russian Navy corvettes RFS Sovershennyy (333) and RFS Gromkiy (335), arrived at the Shanghai port on Wednesday for their first friendly visit, the seventh by Russia's naval ships to Shanghai.
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov DoD 06 Jul 2023
• U.S. Will Reportedly Provide Cluster Munitions To Ukraine RFE/RL 06 Jul 2023 -- The United States has decided to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine and is expected to announce on July 7 that they will be included in a new military aid package, according to news reports.
• US Expects Robust Discussions on Ukraine's Long-Term Security Needs at NATO Summit VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- Washington will focus on the current and long-term security needs of Ukraine at next week's NATO summit, a White House official said Thursday.
• Finland to send more defence materiel to Ukraine Finnish MoD 06 Jul 2023 -- Finland will deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine. The President of the Republic decided on the matter on 6 July 2023 on the proposal of the Government.
• Chinese Navy in Nigeria Amid Base Concerns VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- A rare visit to Nigeria this week by the Chinese navy is once again raising questions about Beijing's military intentions in the strategically important Gulf of Guinea.
• Xi stresses breaking new ground for war preparedness in PLA Eastern Theater Command inspection People's Daily 06 Jul 2023 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed efforts to focus on the goals for the centenary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and break new ground for theater command development and war preparedness.
• IN-USN SALVAGE AND EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL EXERCISE - SALVEX India PIB 06 Jul 2023 -- The Seventh edition of Indian Navy – US Navy (IN – USN) Salvage and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) exercise, SALVEX was conducted from 26 Jun – 06 Jul 23 at Kochi
• Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant DoD 06 Jul 2023 -- BUG: the source does not exist in description file
• Government supports the continued participation of National Armed Forces in the international peace-support operation in Kosovo Latvia MOD 06 Jul 2023 -- On Tuesday, 4 July, Cabinet of Ministers supported the continued participation of National Armed Forces in NATO's international peace-support operation in Kosovo until 31 December 2025.
• Slovak Defence Ministry submits a request for a price quotation for 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters to U.S. Government Ministry of Defence of The Slovak Republic 06 Jul 2023 -- A request for a price quotation for the delivery of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters along with the precise specification of requirements for the AH-1Z Viper and associated accessories, AGM-114 Hellfire II air-to-ground missiles, initial logistical support, training for pilots and technicians has now been submitted to the U.S. Government by the Slovak Defence Ministry, which has moved another step closer to accepting the U.S. Government's advantageous offer to strengthen Slovakia's defence potential.
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Guyana President Irfaan Ali At a Joint Press Availability US Dept. of State 06 Jul 2023
• Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Prime Minister Keith Rowley Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 06 Jul 2023
• Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Swiss State Secretary Leu US Dept. of State 06 Jul 2023
• Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Rowley US Dept. of State 06 Jul 2023
• Press Gaggle by Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates En Route West Columbia, SC The White House 06 Jul 2023
• Biden Heads to UK, Seeks to Bolster 'Close Relationship' VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- President Joe Biden will seek to grow his "close relationship" with the United Kingdom, the White House says, when he pays his first visit to newly crowned King Charles III and meets with Britain's political leader to strengthen the bond between the two nations ahead of a critical NATO summit that could determine the course of the conflict in Ukraine.

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• Israel-Palestine: UN chief strongly condemns mounting violence, acts of terror UN News 06 Jul 2023 -- The UN chief addressed the escalating loss of life in Israel and Palestine on Thursday, voicing strong condemnation for all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terror.
• Pakistan Army Major, 3 Soldiers Killed in Latest Militant Attacks VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- Clashes with militants and a suicide car bombing in northwestern Pakistan overnight killed at least four soldiers, including an army major.
• Guterres appeals for humanitarian, security and political action to end Haiti's 'living nightmare' UN News 06 Jul 2023 -- The world must act now to stem the violence and instability in Haiti, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, appealing for simultaneous action on the humanitarian, security, and political fronts.
• UN Chief: Haitians 'Trapped in Living Nightmare' of Gang Violence VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Thursday that the Haitian people are "trapped in a living nightmare" caused by violent armed gangs who have a stranglehold on the island nation, and he reiterated his call for an international armed force to help support the national police.
• EU releases €12.5 million for people in Myanmar and Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh European Commission 06 Jul 2023 -- The EU has released an additional €12.5 million to address the humanitarian needs of people in Myanmar, as well as those of Rohingya refugees and their host communities in Bangladesh and the broader region.
• Junta planning to build 2 new prisons for political activists Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2023 -- Myanmar's ruling junta is building two new prisons for political prisoners, an indication it could be planning for more arrests of pro-democracy activists and others who oppose the military regime.
• Myanmar's junta accuses People's Defense Force of killing 15 civilians Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2023 -- Myanmar's junta has accused a Sagaing region People's Defense Force of killing 15 civilians in an attack on a village, a state news agency reported Thursday.
• Government of Canada repatriates Canadians from northeastern Syria Canada 06 Jul 2023

News Reports

• Meeting with Stavropol Territory Governor Vladimir Vladimirov President of Russia 06 Jul 2023 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Governor of the Stavropol Territory Vladimir Vladimirov. They discussed socioeconomic indicators, including the implementation of investment projects, situation in agriculture and healthcare, and support measures for participants in the special military operation and their families.
• Press release on response measures in connection with Finland's confrontational policy toward Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Jul 2023
• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, July 6, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Jul 2023
• Attack on Yelena Milashina and Alexander Nemov in Russia's Republic of Chechnya US Dept. of State 06 Jul 2023 -- The United States is appalled by the brutal beating of renowned journalist Yelena Milashina and attorney Alexander Nemov in Chechnya on July 4. 
• Finland continues to impose travel restrictions on Russian citizens Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 06 Jul 2023 -- Finland will continue to impose restrictions on the travel by citizens of the Russian Federation on the basis of a government resolution issued on 6 July 2023. Non-essential travel by Russian citizens to Finland and through Finland to the rest of the Schengen area will continue to be restricted for the time being. At the same time, restrictions will be tightened for business travellers, property owners and students.
• Russia to expel nine persons working in Finland's diplomatic missions to Russia and announced closure of Finland's Consulate General in St Petersburg Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 06 Jul 2023 -- On 6 July 2023, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation notified Ambassador of Finland Antti Helanterä of forthcoming expulsions. Russia also announced that it would cancel the authorisation of Finland's Consulate General in St Petersburg as of 1 October.
• Lukashenka Claims Wagner Boss Prigozhin Is In Russia, Not Belarus RFE/RL 06 Jul 2023 -- Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian mercenary group Wagner - who led a short-lived mutiny last month - is in Russia and not in Belarus, the leader of Belarus, Alyaksandr Lukashenka, claimed.
• Wagner Leader Back in Russia, Lukashenko Says VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was no longer in Belarus and had returned to Russia.
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin's Regular Press Conference on July 6, 2023 PRC MofA 06 Jul 2023
• Niger, China Discuss Uranium Mine and Other Deals VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- The West African nation of Niger and China have been discussing deals that include an industrial park, an oil pipeline and a uranium mine.
• Security Concerns, Payment Disputes Hinder China's BRI Investment in Pakistan VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- This week, China and Pakistan are marking 10 years of economic collaboration through Beijing's global Belt and Road Initiative. But the growing terrorist risk to Chinese citizens in the South Asian nation and differences over debt repayments now hinder progress in the joint infrastructure development program, according to officials and critics.
• Hong Kong: Statement by the Spokesperson on the changes to the District Council electoral system European External Action Service (EEAS) 06 Jul 2023 -- Hong Kong's Legislative Council adopted further changes to the electoral system of the District Councils on 6 July. The reform of the District Council elections goes against the commitment to democratic representation set out in the Hong Kong Basic Law, and further undermines the 'one country, two systems' principle.
• HK adopts District Council amendment to end chaotic political performance Global Times 06 Jul 2023 -- The Hong Kong Legislative Council has unanimously passed a bill on Thursday on amending District Council (DC) elections, in accordance to the principle of only patriots administering Hong Kong, with the aim of putting an end to chaotic political performance of the previous years as the opposition forces hijacked the district councils for political goals.
• Hong Kong government 'spends millions' to advance Beijing's interests in Washington Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2023 -- The Hong Kong government has paid millions of dollars to political lobbyists in Washington in recent years in a little-known overseas influence operation that aims to get U.S. politicians doing Beijing's bidding, according to a new report from a Hong Kong activist group.
• Hong Kong police arrest five for helping exiled activists Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2023 -- Hong Kong police on Thursday arrested a former leader of a pro-democracy party they said had "colluded with foreign forces to endanger national security," bringing the total number of arrests under the national security law this week to five, government broadcaster Radio Television Hong Kong reported.
• It's Getting Harder to Be a Journalist in Hong Kong, Survey Finds VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- Working conditions for reporters in Hong Kong have grown more challenging over the past 18 months, according to a new survey, with surveillance and wary sources among the issues that are making the reporting environment more difficult.
• Taiwan-U.S. partnership will continue to be strong: Tsai CNA 06 Jul 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said her country's close partnership with the United States would continue to grow no matter who becomes the next leader of Taiwan during an Independence Day celebration in Taipei on Thursday which the three presidential candidates also attended.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan Jul.6, 2023 ROC MND 06 Jul 2023
• Living near North Korean nuclear test site caused health problems, escapees say Radio Free Asia 06 Jul 2023 -- Unexplained body aches. Mysterious illnesses. Puncturing a hole in your dying son's side to drain fluid so he could breathe.
• Iran's Revolutionary Guards Seize Commercial Ship In Gulf, U.S. Navy Says RFE/RL 06 Jul 2023 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) seized a commercial ship in international waters in the Gulf on July 6, the U.S. Navy said, adding that the vessel was possibly involved in smuggling activity.
• Supporting UK Actions Countering Iran's Hostile Activities US Dept. of State 06 Jul 2023 -- BUG: the source does not exist in description file
• Iran's continued nuclear escalation threatens international peace and security: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 06 Jul 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Non-Proliferation.
• UK steps up action to tackle rising threat posed by Iran UK FCDO 06 Jul 2023 -- The Foreign Secretary has announced plans for a new sanctions regime to hold Iran to account for its hostile and destabilising behaviour around the world.
• Iran nuclear deal: Despite differences, still 'best available option', Security Council hears UN News 06 Jul 2023 -- The international deal over Iran's nuclear programme known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) has stalled, with the country's enriched uranium stockpile now more than 20 times over the agreed limit, the UN political affairs chief Rosemary DiCarlo warned on Thursday.
• Transcript of Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (July 06, 2023) India MEA 06 Jul 2023
• Transcript of the Weekly Media Briefing by the Spokesperson Thursday 06 July 2023 Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Jul 2023
• Experts: China Sees Fukushima Water Release as Tool to Divide Seoul and Tokyo VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- South Korean officials are seeking to tamp down domestic opposition to the likely release of treated wastewater from Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant.
• Joint Declaration of the Presidents of the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic of Poland President of the Republic of Lithuania 06 Jul 2023 -- "We, the Presidents of the Republic of Lithuania and of the Republic of Poland, met in Vilnius on the occasion of the State Visit of the President of Poland to Lithuania on 5 July 2023. We declare the following."
• Uzbekistan's Untouchable President And The Candidate Who Isn't RFE/RL 06 Jul 2023 -- There is little doubt who will win the day in the presidential election in Uzbekistan on July 9.
• Nigeria's Electoral Body Begins Review of Elections Amid Court Challenges VOA 06 Jul 2023 -- Nigeria's Electoral Commission this week began its monthlong review of the presidential and local elections held in February and March of 2023. The voting was marred by violence and technical glitches, and was considered among the most controversial in the country's recent history.