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23 February 2022 - Russia Special Weapons News
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- READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen's Call with Canada Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland US Treasury 23 Feb 2022
- Foreign Ministry statement regarding the rhetoric about Russia's recognition of the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk people's republics Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Feb 2022
- As Security Council meets on Ukraine crisis, Russia announces start of 'special military operation' UN News 23 Feb 2022 -- "President Putin, stop your troops from attacking Ukraine, give peace a chance," Secretary-General António Guterres urged Russia's president said on Wednesday night during the second emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine in three days.
- Statement by President Biden on Russia's Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine The White House 23 Feb 2022
- Explosions Heard in Ukraine as Putin Announces Military Operation VOA 23 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the start of a military operation in eastern Ukraine early Thursday, saying he was acting in response to threats from Ukraine and warning other countries not to intervene.
- Putin Authorizes Special Operation in Donbass Sputnik 23 Feb 2022 -- Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence of self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk republics after a new spike in violence by Kiev forces.
- Russian Forces in Position to Attack Ukraine, Kirby Says DoD News 23 Feb 2022 -- Russian forces are in position to launch an attack against Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said here today.
- Defense Official Says Russian Forces Ready to Launch Attack on Ukraine DoD News 23 Feb 2022 -- A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine is imminent with Russian forces arrayed against the country "as ready as they can be," a senior defense official said today.
- DPR, LPR Ask Putin's Assistance to Repel 'Aggression of Ukrainian Forces' - Kremlin Sputnik 23 Feb 2022 -- The heads of the people's republics of Donetsk and Lugansk (DPR and LPR), Denis Pushilin and Leonid Pasechnik, have asked for Russian President Vladimir Putin's assistance in repelling an "aggression of Ukrainian forces" to avoid casualties among civilians, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
- Zelensky: Ukraine Ready for Talks With Russia in Various Formats Sputnik 23 Feb 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a fresh appeal to Moscow on Thursday morning for dialogue to resolve the simmering crisis in the region.
- Ukraine Minister to UN: 'Russia Will Not Stop at Ukraine' VOA 23 Feb 2022 -- Ukraine's foreign minister appealed to the international community on Wednesday to "take swift, concrete and resolute actions" to help preserve his country from Russian military aggression.
- Ukraine Urges More Sanctions Against Russia, Calls for National State of Emergency VOA 23 Feb 2022 -- Ukraine on Wednesday welcomed the range of Western sanctions imposed against Russia for its menacing actions in eastern Ukraine, while Kyiv's security council called for a national state of emergency and the government recalled its ambassador to Moscow.
- US Sanctions on Russia Draw Praise, Criticism VOA 23 Feb 2022 -- White House officials have called the latest package of sanctions against Russia "a severe action," with President Joe Biden saying the economic restrictions will "cut off Russia's government from Western financing" — powerful claims that some critics and even some Biden allies say are overblown and will do little to stop President Vladimir Putin on his military push toward Ukraine.
- U.S. sanctions Russia after Putin sends troops to Lugansk, Donetsk People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced "the first tranche" of sanctions against Russia after Moscow deployed troops in the Lugansk and Donetsk regions.
- China says US creating 'fear and panic' over Ukraine Press TV 23 Feb 2022 -- China says the United States is creating "fear and panic" over the Ukraine crisis, calling on the Biden administration to immediately start the talks for de-escalation.
- UN chief vows to find peaceful solution to Ukraine's crisis People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Tuesday that the world body will never give up on finding a peaceful solution to the Ukraine crisis.
- At dedicated Assembly session on Ukraine, UN chief calls for 'restraint, reason and de-escalation' UN News 23 Feb 2022 -- The world is facing "a moment of peril," UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a General Assembly session on Wednesday dedicated to the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine.
- Taiwan condemns Russia for violation of Ukraine's sovereignty CNA 23 Feb 2022 -- Taiwan's government condemns Russia for undermining Ukraine's sovereignty and calls for peaceful means to resolve disputes, President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Wednesday.
- Foreign Ministry statement on new US sanctions against Russia Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 23 Feb 2022
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Call with EU High Representative Josep Borrell US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2022
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with NATO Deputy Secretary General Geoana, the OSCE Chair-in-Office represented by Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Przydacz, OSCE Secretary General Schmid, and EEAS Secretary General Sannino US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2022
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Liechtenstein Foreign Minister Hasler US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2022
- Blinken cancels meeting with Lavrov, US to supply more weapons to Ukraine Press TV 23 Feb 2022 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called off a planned meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in a move that will further escalate the rising tensions over Ukraine and make an immediate diplomatic solution to the crisis become less likely.
- US Lawmakers: Russia Incursion Into Ukraine Is Assault on Democracy VOA 23 Feb 2022 -- Top U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday called Russian President Vladimir Putin's incursion into the occupied regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine an assault on democracy.
- Nothing is off the table in our response to Putin's aggression towards Ukraine: article by Liz Truss UK FCDO 23 Feb 2022 -- In The Times, the Foreign Secretary writes that the UK is standing with Ukraine in defence of its right to decide its future.
- UK sets out new multi-million dollar economic package of support for Ukraine UK FCDO 23 Feb 2022 -- The UK government has announced a new economic package that is designed to support Ukraine's continued stability.
- US Warns Of Russian Cyberattacks Against Ukraine VOA 23 Feb 2022 -- The United States and Britain warned Wednesday of new malware that attacks network devices, which the U.S. says has been commonly used by Russia.
- Telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 23 Feb 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- Moscow Vows Strong Response to US Sanctions That Will Be Painful For Washington Sputnik 23 Feb 2022 -- The US introduced a new round of sanctions against Russia after President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognised the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics in Donbass.
- Putin says Russia's interests, security 'non-negotiable' Press TV 23 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin is ready to resolve the current tensions over Ukraine through "diplomatic solutions," but warned the West that his nation's interests are "non-negotiable."
- Statement by President Biden on Nord Stream 2 The White House 23 Feb 2022
- Sanctioning NS2AG, Matthias Warnig, and NS2AG's Corporate Officers US Dept. of State 23 Feb 2022 -- The United States applauds Germany's decision to take administrative steps to halt the certification process for Nord Stream 2, which will prevent the pipeline from becoming operational. After consultations with Germany and the EU, I have terminated the waiver and imposed sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG (NS2AG), its CEO Matthias Warnig, and NS2AG's corporate officers. This action is in line with the United States' longstanding opposition to Nord Stream 2 as a Russian geopolitical project and the President's commitment that Nord Stream 2 would not move forward following the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Biden Clears Way For U.S. Sanctions On Operator Of Russia's Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has directed his administration to impose sanctions on the operator of the Nord Stream 2 natural-gas pipeline in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine.
- US warns to cut off Russia from technology, resources over Ukraine Press TV 23 Feb 2022 -- A senior US government official on Wednesday warned Russia of withholding technology and resources if it moves to militarily invade neighboring Ukraine amid soaring tensions between the two sides.
- As West Ratchets Up Economic Pain on Moscow, Will Unity Hold? VOA 23 Feb 2022 -- Europe is facing calls to impose immediate tougher sanctions on Russia following President Vladimir Putin's recognition of the separatist-held regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine and his pledge to send in what the Kremlin called "peacekeeping" troops.
- UK to stop Russia selling sovereign debt in London: Truss Press TV 23 Feb 2022 -- The United Kingdom will stop Russia selling sovereign debt in London in response to its deployment of troops into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss says.
- EU Sanctions Hit Top Russian Government Officials, Lawmakers RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- EU sanctions against Russia took effect on February 23 as the bloc responded to Russia's aggression against Ukraine by targeting government officials, lawmakers, and businesses.
- Russian Defence Minister, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Put on EU Sanction List Sputnik 23 Feb 2022 -- The European Union has approved sanctions against Sergei Shoigu, Russia's Defense Minister, Maria Zakharova, director of the foreign ministry's Information and Press Department, and Sputnik and RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan, as well as 555 individuals and 52 entities.
- U.S. Says Biden-Putin Summit Off The Table Following Russia's Actions In Ukraine RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- Chances for a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine narrowed after the United States said a potential summit between President Joe Biden and Russian leader Vladimir Putin was off the agenda after Moscow's latest aggression.
- Blinken Cancels Meeting With Lavrov Over Russia's Actions Against Ukraine RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has canceled a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that was planned for later this week.
- German Economy Minister Says Country May Completely Abandon Russian Gas Sputnik 23 Feb 2022 -- Germany may completely abandon the consumption of Russian gas, Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Robert Habeck said on Wednesday, given the crisis surrounding Ukraine.
- China bans online criticism of Russia, blames US for fueling Ukraine 'tensions' Radio Free Asia 23 Feb 2022 -- Internet censors in China have ordered news outlets and social media accounts to avoid posting anything critical of Russia or favorable to NATO, after Russia began moving troops across the border into Ukraine, prompting a flurry of international sanctions against the country's leaders.
- Putin's Escalation In Ukraine Leaves China Walking A Diplomatic Tightrope RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- Though Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping declared having a "no limits" partnership at a meeting in Beijing on February 4, the Kremlin's massive military buildup around Ukraine and threat to invade is testing Moscow-Beijing ties.
- What Russian aggression in Ukraine means for Southeast Asia Radio Free Asia 23 Feb 2022 -- Russia is attacking Ukraine, an act of aggression that could upend the global order. This is a clear violation of the sovereignty of a state, a central principle of international law.
- Sudan's Leader Visits Moscow as West Isolates Russia over Ukraine VOA 23 Feb 2022 -- Sudan's military leader, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, is flying to Moscow to hold meetings with senior Russian officials. Dagalo's embrace of Kremlin leaders comes as western countries are punishing Russia over its actions in Ukraine and amid tensions with Sudan's military government.
- Russia-Ukraine Crisis Will Put Economic Strain On Kyrgyzstan, And China Could Benefit RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- The Western sanctions applied against Russia in an effort to prevent an invasion of neighboring Ukraine will have a trickle-down effect on many smaller countries with close economic ties to Moscow, experts say.
- NATO chief urges Russia to choose diplomacy in Ukraine crisis People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- The chief of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has urged Russia to "choose the path of diplomacy" in the conflict with Ukraine.
- EU readies sanctions against Russia, urges Moscow to return to diplomacy People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- The European Union (EU) is set to adopt the first set of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday after Moscow recognized the independence of eastern Ukraine's Lugansk and Donetsk regions.
- EU agrees Russia sanctions package, warns of further action People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- The European Union (EU) is ready to take further action against Russia if it continues to escalate the crisis, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned here on Tuesday.
- British PM announces sanctions against Russia over Ukraine People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday a range of sanctions against Russia in response to the latest development in Ukraine.
- Russia's parliament ratifies friendship treaties with 2 "independent republics" in east Ukraine's Donbass People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- Russia's State Duma, the lower house of parliament, ratified the treaties on friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance with "the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR)" and "the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)" during a plenary session on Tuesday.
- Russia recognizes "republics" in Ukraine, UN calls for peaceful settlement People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday evening signed decrees recognizing the independence of two self-proclaimed regions in eastern Ukraine's Donbass as "the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR)" and "the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR)."
- Russia's upper house approves use of military abroad People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- The Russian Federation Council, or the upper house of parliament, on Tuesday approved Russian President Vladimir Putin's request for the use of military abroad.
- Blinken Cancels Meeting With Lavrov Over Russia's Actions Against Ukraine RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he has canceled a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that was planned for later this week.
- Portugal Extradites Notorious Russian Crime Lord RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- Russia says Portugal has extradited Stepan Furman, a notorious criminal figure, to Moscow for being a "thief-in-law," the highest title in the criminal world's hierarchy in the former Soviet Union.
- Germany suspends certification of Nord Stream 2 pipeline People's Daily 23 Feb 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced on Tuesday the suspension of the certification process of the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline citing Russia's course of action over Ukraine.
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