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18 January 2022 - Russia Special Weapons News
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- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks and replies to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Federal Foreign Minister of Germany Annalena Baerbock, Moscow, January 18, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2022
- Kremlin 'Concerned' by 'Extremely Dangerous' Prospect of Delivery of Stingers to Ukraine Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- British defence chief Ben Wallace announced Monday that London is supplying Kiev with weapons for "self-defence" and small numbers of trainers to teach the Ukrainian army how to use them. US officials and lawmakers, meanwhile, have warned that they would back a Ukrainian "insurgency" with anti-armour and anti-air weapons if Russia invaded.
- NATO Secretary General, German Chancellor discuss Russia's military build-up NATO 18 Jan 2022 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg thanked German chancellor Olaf Scholz for his strong personal commitment to NATO and Germany's leading role in the Alliance during a visit to Berlin on Tuesday (18 January 2022).
- US says Russia could invade Ukraine 'at any point' Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- The White House says it believes that Russia could invade its neighboring country "at any point," despite Moscow's repeated denials
- Blinken, Lavrov to Meet in Geneva Friday to Continue Diplomacy Over Ukraine VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will urge Russia to "take immediate steps to de-escalate" tensions along its border with Ukraine in a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva Friday.
- Blinken Heads To Kyiv, Berlin As U.S. Official Warns Russia Could Attack Ukraine 'At Any Point' RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- Russia could launch an attack on Ukraine "at any point," the White House warned, as Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to Kyiv and Berlin for urgent talks aimed at heading off a possible new war in Ukraine.
- A Senior State Department Official on the Secretary's Upcoming Travel to Ukraine and Germany US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022
- State Dept Claims Belarus Could Play Role in Russia's Alleged Plans to Invade Ukraine Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- Belarus could play a role in the Russian plans to invade Ukraine amid rising tensions between Moscow and Kiev, a senior US State Department official said.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's talks with Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany Annalena Baerbock Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jan 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022
- US Warns of 'Strong Response' if Russia Tries to 'Intimidate' Washington With Nukes in Latin America Sputnik 18 Jan 2022 -- On Monday, asked to comment on whether Moscow may try to station missiles in some Latin American country or countries to counter US and NATO deployments near Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov said the Russian side was considering "various options" to ensure its security.
- 'Power of Siberia 2' Pipeline Could See Europe, China Compete for Russian Gas VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- As winter bites, Europe is facing a gas shortage. A cold snap has coincided with lower volumes of gas exports from Russia, forcing a big spike in prices. Consumers and businesses across the continent are facing a steep increase in their bills, with governments scrambling to cushion the impact. And analysts warn it could soon get worse.
- Crisis In Kazakhstan Pushes China, Russia Closer Together RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- As China and Russia have grown closer in recent years through a deepening political partnership, the two countries' sometimes competing interests in Central Asia were viewed as a factor that could derail their warming ties.
- Iran, Russia, China to hold joint naval drills IRNA 18 Jan 2022 -- According to a Russian source, Iran, China, and Russia are scheduled to hold a joint naval exercise.
- Russian, Iranian Presidents To Hold Talks In Moscow RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, in Moscow on January 19, amid negotiations aimed at reviving a landmark nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
- Senior State Department Official On Belarus US Dept. of State 18 Jan 2022
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