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21 January 2022 - Russia Special Weapons News
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- The Foreign Ministry's answers to the media questions submitted for the news conference on Russia's foreign policy performance in 2021 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jan 2022
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answers to media questions at a news conference following talks on security guarantees with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Geneva, January 21, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jan 2022
- Neptune Strike '22 Kicks off Monday in Mediterranean DoD News 21 Jan 2022 -- Starting Monday, NATO partners, including the United States, kick off the 12-day maritime exercise "Neptune Strike '22" in the Mediterranean Sea, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said during a briefing today.
- US Navy Bares Teeth With Rare Publication of Cruise Missile Submarine's Cyprus Stopover Sputnik 21 Jan 2022 -- The Pentagon has let slip the location of an attack submarine likely to be used in the event of a shooting war, and it's within range of the eastern Ukrainian border with Russia, where the US has claimed for months a Russian invasion is likely.
- US further ratchets up tensions with Russia, plans naval drills in the Mediterranean Press TV 21 Jan 2022 -- The United States is further ratcheting up tensions with Russia, announced large-scale NATO naval exercises in the Mediterranean.
- NATO ships patrol Baltic Sea NATO 21 Jan 2022 -- Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) is currently on a scheduled deployment to the Baltic Sea since 14 January.
- Little Progress Apparent in Ukraine Standoff, but Talks to Continue VOA 21 Jan 2022 -- The United States and Russia appeared to make little progress in the increasingly high-stakes standoff over Ukraine, each side leaving the latest round of high-level talks Friday promising only to keep talking.
- Blinken Pledges 'Swift Response' to Any Russian Aggression in Ukraine, Leaves Diplomatic Channels Open VOA 21 Jan 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated after meeting Friday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva that the United States and its allies are ready to respond to a Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
- U.S., Russia Say Talks On Ukraine Crisis Useful Despite Lack Of Progress RFE/RL 21 Jan 2022 -- No breakthrough has emerged after a new round of talks between the United States and Russia on tensions over Ukraine, though the January 21 meeting helped clear a path to understanding each other's positions amid fears Moscow will invade its neighbor despite Western warnings of severe consequences.
- Blinken threatens Russia with 'swift, severe' response Press TV 21 Jan 2022 -- After the American-Russian talks in Geneva, Switzerland, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has threatened Russia with a "swift, severe" response if Russia invades neighboring Ukraine, despite Moscow's repeated denials.
- The Digital Sleuths Exposing Russia's Military Buildup Near Ukraine RFE/RL 21 Jan 2022 -- As Russia has moved tens of thousands of troops toward its border with Ukraine in recent months, hinted of an armed response if NATO does not acquiesce to its demands, and announced large military exercises in Belarus, the sheer scale of its mobilization has been hard for Moscow to downplay or deny.
- Russia says US vowed to provide response to demands of security guarantees 'next week' Press TV 21 Jan 2022 -- Russia says the United States has promised to provide the Kremlin with a written response to its security demands, after "frank" talks between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Geneva, January 21, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jan 2022
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 21 Jan 2022
- Lavrov-Blinken Talks Wrap Up With Two Sides 'on Clear Path to Understanding' Sputnik 21 Jan 2022 -- A new round of negotiations between top Russian and American officials will take place after Washington provides a written response to Moscow's security proposals.
- The Week In Russia: War Fears, A Year In Prison, And The Omicron Onslaught RFE/RL 21 Jan 2022 -- A flurry of diplomacy continued, as did a Russian military buildup near Ukraine's borders, amid grim signs that Moscow's discussions with the West over its demands for sweeping concessions that would roll back post-Cold War developments in Europe could soon be replaced by the use of force.
- Marine Security Belt 2022 Exercise kicks off in Indian Ocean IRNA 21 Jan 2022 -- Naval forces from China, Russia and Iran launched the Marine Security Belt 2022 Exercise early Friday.
- Iran, Russia, China kick off joint military drills in Indian Ocean amid growing ties Press TV 21 Jan 2022 -- Iran, Russia, and China have kicked off joint military drills in the north of the Indian Ocean, with vessels from the three countries hitting pre-determined targets at sea.
- Pres. Raeisi: Iran, Russia reached 'fundamental agreements' on expanding ties Press TV 21 Jan 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi has said that Iran and Russia reached "fundamental agreements" on expanding all-out bilateral relations to secure mutual interests.
- Blinken Says He Discussed Iran Nuclear Deal Efforts With Lavrov, Cautions Time Is Running Out RFE/RL 21 Jan 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have discussed international efforts to revive a landmark nuclear agreement with Iran amid concerns that time is running out to bring negotiations to a successful conclusion.
- CIA Finds Russia, Foreign Actor Unlikely Behind Havana Syndrome RFE/RL 21 Jan 2022 -- The CIA assesses it is unlikely that Russia or another foreign government is behind hundreds of mysterious health incidents affecting U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers worldwide that has come to be known as Havana Syndrome, an official with the spy agency said.
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