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24 February 2022 - Russia Special Weapons News
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- Commerce Implements Sweeping Restrictions on Exports to Russia in Response to Further Invasion of Ukraine US Dept. of Commerce 24 Feb 2022 -- "Today, the U.S. Commerce Department, through its Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), responded to Russia's further invasion of Ukraine by implementing a sweeping series of stringent export controls that will severely restrict Russia's access to technologies and other items that it needs to sustain its aggressive military capabilities. These controls primarily target Russia's defense, aerospace, and maritime sectors and will cut off Russia's access to vital technological inputs, atrophy key sectors of its industrial base, and undercut its strategic ambitions to exert influence on the world stage."
- Situation in Ukraine: Decisions by Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers Council of Europe 24 Feb 2022 -- In a decision adopted today, at the end of an extraordinary meeting which brought together the representatives of the 47 Council of Europe member states, the Committee of Ministers:
- Situation in Ukraine Council of Europe 24 Feb 2022 -- The Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chair of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers, Luigi Di Maio, has made the following statement:
- Statement from Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić on the military attack by the Russian Federation on Ukraine Council of Europe 24 Feb 2022 -- "I strongly condemn the Russian military attack against Ukraine in flagrant violation of the Statute of Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human Rights. This is a dark hour for Europe and everything it stands for.
- Remarks by President Biden on Russia's Unprovoked and Unjustified Attack on Ukraine The White House 24 Feb 2022
- Biden Condemns Russian Attack on Ukraine, Orders More Troops to Europe DoD News 24 Feb 2022 -- President Joe Biden condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and has imposed sanctions on the renegade nation and its leaders.
- Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on President Biden's Meeting with G7 Leaders The White House 24 Feb 2022
- Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's Call With Ukraine's Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov DoD 24 Feb 2022
- Biden Imposes Additional Sanctions After Russia Invades Ukraine VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden slapped another round of sanctions on Russia Thursday, hours after President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion of neighboring Ukraine, an onslaught that killed at least 57 Ukrainians and advanced rapidly on key cities, including the capital, Kyiv.
- Federal Minister of the Interior Faeser on preparations in Germany - "We are vigilant, alert and prepared" Germany - Federal Government 24 Feb 2022 -- Federal Minister of the Interior Faeser held briefings on how Russia's attack on Ukraine may affect Germany. She stressed that security agencies had prepared themselves for all scenarios and increased protective measures.
- Biden vows to 'hold Russia accountable,' impose 'severe sanctions' Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- President Joe Biden says the world would "hold Russia accountable," vowing "severe sanctions" on Moscow after it launched a military operation in Ukraine's Donbass region.
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Dutch Political Director van der Plas US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Call with the United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with French, German, Italian, and UK Counterparts US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Polish Foreign Minister and OSCE Chairman-in-Office Zbigniew Rau US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Latvian Foreign Minister Rinkevics, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Landsbergis, and Estonian Foreign Minister Liimets US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Call with EU High Representative Borrell US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Portuguese Political Director Vinhas US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Secretary Blinken's Call with United Nations Secretary-General Guterres US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Deputy Secretary Sherman's Call with Colombian Vice President and Foreign Minister Ramirez US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken On CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken On NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken On ABC World News Tonight with David Muir US Dept. of State 24 Feb 2022
- NATO Secretary General: "NATO and the EU stand with the brave people of Ukraine" NATO 24 Feb 2022 -- Today (24 February 2022), NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council Charles Michel to discuss Russia's brutal, unprovoked and ongoing attack on Ukraine.
- Press point by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council, Charles Michel NATO 24 Feb 2022
- NATO Allies condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms NATO 24 Feb 2022 -- Today (24 February 2022), NATO held an emergency meeting of the North Atlantic Council to respond to Russia's unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine.
- Press briefing by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg following an extraordinary meeting of the North Atlantic Council NATO 24 Feb 2022
- G7 Leaders Say Putin Has Put Himself On 'Wrong Side Of History' By Attacking Ukraine RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- The Group of Seven has called Russia's invasion of Ukraine a "serious threat" to global order and says Russian President Vladimir Putin has put himself on the wrong side of history by launching war in Europe.
- Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg and President Michel European Commission 24 Feb 2022
- Press statement by President von der Leyen on Russia's aggression against Ukraine European Commission 24 Feb 2022
- Press Statement of President Charles Michel of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission on Russia's unprecedented and unprovoked military aggression of Ukraine European Commission 24 Feb 2022
- Russia's assault on Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's statement, 24 February 2022 UK FCDO 24 Feb 2022 -- Following Russia's announcement that it would conduct a military campaign in Ukraine, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has issued a statement.
- Foreign Secretary summons Russian ambassador, 24 February 2022 UK FCDO 24 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss summoned the Russian ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, following Russia's attack on Ukraine.
- Foreign Secretary imposes UK's most punishing sanctions to inflict maximum and lasting pain on Russia UK FCDO 24 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss outlined in full the punishing new sanctions that will devastate Russia's economy and target Vladimir Putin's inner circle.
- Prime Minister's address to the nation on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: 24 February 2022 Gov.UK 24 Feb 2022 -- PM Boris Johnson gave an address to the nation on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- China Responds Cautiously to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- China, Russia's most powerful ally, was notably restrained in its initial reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, offering little direct support for Moscow as much of the world seeks to isolate Moscow economically and diplomatically.
- Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi President of Russia 24 Feb 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.
- Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 24 Feb 2022
- Modi Urges End to Violence in Phone Call With Putin VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged an end to violence in Ukraine in a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Indian government.
- Taiwan accuses Russia of 'changing status quo' over Ukraine actions CNA 24 Feb 2022 -- Taiwan on Thursday accused Russia of "changing the status quo" and reiterated a call for a peaceful resolution to disputes after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the commencement of military operations in Ukraine.
- Ukraine Crisis: Protecting civilians 'Priority Number One'; Guterres releases $20M for humanitarian support UN News 24 Feb 2022 -- Russian military operations inside the sovereign territory of Ukraine "on a scale that Europe has not seen in decades, conflict directly with the United Nations Charter," Secretary-General António Guterres told journalists on Thursday.
- Ukraine: Humanitarians fear 'devastating' consequences UN News 24 Feb 2022 -- Amid reports on Thursday that people were fleeing en masse from the Ukrainian capital of Kiev following Russia's so-called "special military operation," UN humanitarians warned of the "devastating" consequences of military action.
- UN chief asks Putin to bring troops back to Russia People's Daily 24 Feb 2022 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres Wednesday night asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring troops back to Russia shortly after Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine.
- Ukraine crisis rooted in NATO provocations; war not solution: Iran FM Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- The Iranian foreign minister says the crisis unfolding in Ukraine stems from the provocative acts by the US-led NATO military alliance, but added that there is no military solution to the crisis.
- Iran's Amirabdollahian: Ceasefire & political solution a necessity in Ukrainian crisis IRNA 24 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Thursday that establishing ceasefire and focusing on a political and democratic solution are a need of the day.
- Indonesia, Singapore condemn Russian invasion of Ukraine Radio Free Asia 24 Feb 2022 -- Singapore and Indonesia condemned the violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity on Thursday, after Russia invaded the former Soviet Republic, but much of the rest of Southeast Asia was muted in its reaction to the development.
- Nordic Countries Condemn Russian Special Operation in Ukraine Sputnik 24 Feb 2022 -- Vladimir Putin previously recognised the independence of the self-proclaimed Donetsk and Lugansk republics after a new spike in violence by Kiev's forces.
- Nigeria Plans Evacuation of Citizens From Ukraine VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- Nigerian authorities have announced a special flight operation to evacuate their citizens from Ukraine, following the Russian invasion Thursday.
- Africa Opposes Border Aggression but Unlikely to Condemn Russia VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- Russia's invasion of Ukraine has so far been met with diplomatic silence in Africa, except for a comment made by Kenya's ambassador to the UN earlier this week. Analysts say that while many Africans disagree with Russia's use of force, the continent's governments are aware of Russia's power on the world stage.
- Russian Forces in Initial Phase of Invasion of Ukraine, Official Says DoD News 24 Feb 2022 -- Russian forces are in the initial phase of the invasion of Ukraine and attacking through three corridors, a senior defense official said today on background.
- Putin authorizes "special military operation" in Donbass region People's Daily 24 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday authorized "a special military operation" in the Donbass region, and Ukraine confirmed that military targets across the country were under attack.
- Russia's Putin announces 'special military operation' in Ukraine's Donbass to 'defend people' Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a "special military operation" in Ukraine's Donbass region to "defend people" there against government forces, stressing that Moscow has "no plans to occupy Ukrainian territory."
- In Dark Remarks On Ukraine, Putin Telegraphed A Trajectory Toward War RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- It was a dark and rambling speech filled with historical grievances, conspiracy theories, and outright fabrications.
- Foreign Ministry statement in connection with the unilateral restrictive measures imposed by the EU in response to the recognition by the Russian Federation of the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk people's republics Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Feb 2022
- Russian Permanent Representative to the EU Vladimir Chizhov meets EEAS Secretary General Stefano Sannino Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Feb 2022
- Russian MFA: Special Op in Ukraine is Not Beginning of War, But Attempt to Stop Global Confrontation Sputnik 24 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the beginning of a special military operation on Thursday in order to defend the people of Donbass as well as "demilitarise and denazify" Ukraine.
- Putin Says Feelings and Pain of Donbass Residents Prompted Russia to Recognise DPR and LPR Sputnik 24 Feb 2022 -- Earlier on Thursday, President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to conduct a special operation in Donbass, saying that he expects consolidated parliamentary support for the operation.
- U.S. Treasury Announces Unprecedented & Expansive Sanctions Against Russia, Imposing Swift and Severe Economic Costs US Treasury 24 Feb 2022 -- The United States took significant and unprecedented action to respond to Russia's further invasion of Ukraine by imposing severe economic costs that will have both immediate and long-term effects on the Russian economy and financial system. TheU.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) today imposed expansive economic measures, in partnership with allies and partners, that target the core infrastructure of the Russian financial system — including all of Russia's largest financial institutions and the ability of state-owned and private entities to raise capital — and further bars Russia from the global financial system.
- FACT SHEET: Joined by Allies and Partners, the United States Imposes Devastating Costs on Russia The White House 24 Feb 2022
- Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki and Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics and Deputy NEC Director Daleep Singh, February 24, 2022 The White House 24 Feb 2022
- Biden Announces New U.S. Sanctions Hitting Russian Banks, Technology Sector RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- U.S. President Joe Biden announced severe new sanctions against Russia on February 24 in response to its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- Biden imposes harsh new sanctions on Russia Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- US President Joe Biden has unveiled harsh new sanctions on Russia after it launched "a special military operation" in Ukraine's breakaway Donbass region.
- Biden Authorises New Sanctions on Russia Sputnik 24 Feb 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Russian industry leaders on Thursday afternoon, saying that the government and Russian companies had both prepared for the eventuality of sanctions.
- US Lawmakers Divided on Latest Biden Russia Sanctions VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- While U.S. lawmakers have come together to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, their response to the Biden administration's latest sanctions remains divided along party lines.
- U.S. Expels No. 2 Russian Diplomat RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- The United States has expelled Russia's second-ranking diplomat in Washington in retaliation for the expulsion of the No. 2 U.S. diplomat in Moscow earlier this month, a senior State Department official said on February 24.
- EU Leaders Agree On New Sanctions At Emergency Summit RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- European Union leaders have agreed to impose sanctions against Russia that they say will have "massive and severe consequences" in response to President Vladimir Putin's "barbaric" invasion of Ukraine.
- EU plans 'massive' sanctions against Russia for attacking Ukraine Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- The European Union (EU) says it is planning to put forward "massive" sanctions against Russia, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine.
- Britain Unveils Sanctions Package Banning Aeroflot, Imposing Asset Freezes On Banks, Oligarchs RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- Britain has announced that it will freeze the assets of five Russian banking and arms-manufacturing tycoons and ban the Russian airline Aeroflot from landing in Britain as part of a new package of sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- UK Publishes New Russia Sanctions Sputnik 24 Feb 2022 -- Earlier, European nations and the US vowed to impose on Russia a new round of "severe" sanctions over the launch of a special operation in Ukraine, which they labelled an "invasion".
- On Ukraine crisis, Vietnam media stray from typical pro-Russia coverage Radio Free Asia 24 Feb 2022 -- As Russia launches a major military invasion on Ukraine, Moscow's closest partner in Southeast Asia - Hanoi - has remained passive, giving no substantive comment besides a formulaic call for restraint.
- African Relations with Russia Uncertain Amid Ukrainian Conflict VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- Russia has played an increasing role on the African continent through trade, aid, military training and paramilitary security. Analysts say the future of that relationship will be tested as Russia's tensions with the West escalate amid the Ukrainian conflict.
- Jailed Russian Opposition Politician Navalny Condemns Russia's Attack On Ukraine At Trial RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- Jailed Russian opposition politician Aleksei Navalny has condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine in a statement he made at his ongoing trial held in a penal colony.
- Russian Police Arrest More than 1,000 Anti-War Protestors in Russia VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- Russian police detained more than 1,300 anti-war protestors in 50 Russian cities Thursday, according to OVD-Info, an independent Russian human rights group.
- Russian An-26 Aircraft Crashes in Voronezh Region, Crew Killed, Military Says Sputnik 24 Feb 2022 -- A Russian An-26 aircraft crashed in Russia's Voronezh region on Thursday, and its crew died in the incident, the Western Military District said.
- CAR's Capital Pays Tribute to National Army, Russian Soldiers VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- As much of the world denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine Thursday, the Central African Republic's capital, Bangui, hosted a tribute to Russian paramilitaries who helped beat back rebels a year ago.
- Pakistan's Prime Minister Meets Putin as Russia Attacks Ukraine VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- President Vladimir Putin of Russia hosted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan for "wide-ranging consultations" Thursday, covering bilateral relations and regional as well as international issues of "mutual interest."
- Telephone conversation with President of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi President of Russia 24 Feb 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi at the Iranian party's initiative.
- Iran's president to Putin: Expansion of NATO serious threat against security of independent countries Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the continued expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) threatens stability and security of independent countries.
- Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation. India PIB 24 Feb 2022 -- President Putin briefed Prime Minister about the recent developments regarding Ukraine
- Press Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell on Russia's aggression against Ukraine European Commission 24 Feb 2022 -- These are among the darkest hours for Europe since World War II. A major nuclear power has attacked a neighbouring country and is threatening reprisals on any other state that may come to its rescue.
- NATO Secretary General statement on Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine NATO 24 Feb 2022 -- "I strongly condemn Russia's reckless and unprovoked attack on Ukraine, which puts at risk countless civilian lives. Once again, despite our repeated warnings and tireless efforts to engage in diplomacy, Russia has chosen the path of aggression against a sovereign and independent country."
- Statement by the North Atlantic Council on Russia's attack on Ukraine NATO 24 Feb 2022 -- "We condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia's horrifying attack on Ukraine, which is entirely unjustified and unprovoked. Our thoughts are with all those killed and injured, and with the people of Ukraine. We also condemn Belarus for enabling this attack."
- Lukashenka Says Belarusian Troops Not Part Of Russian Attack On Ukraine RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- Belarus's authoritarian leader, Alyaksandr Lukashenka, says his military is not taking part in the February 24 Russian attack on Ukraine, state media reported.
- The world is calling for peace but Russia is not listening: UK statement to the UN Security Council UK FCDO 24 Feb 2022 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the emergency Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
- Russia Attacks Ukraine as Biden Accuses Putin of 'Premeditated War' VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- Russia launched an attack on Ukraine early Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin warning other countries not to intervene and Ukraine's Western allies pledging their support and new rounds of strong sanctions as they condemned the Russian assault.
- Russia Launches Invasion of Ukraine with Multiple Cities Hit in Initial Missile Strikes VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- Russia fired missiles at more than half a dozen Ukrainian cities, including the capital, Kyiv, targeting air defense facilities and military infrastructure just before dawn Thursday and landed soldiers on the country's south coast. The action unfolded shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on television what he described as a "special military operation," but what Ukrainian leaders say is a full-scale invasion of their country, the second biggest in Europe.
- Long-Feared Russian Attack On Ukraine Begins With Missile Barrages On Key Sites RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- Moscow's long-feared attack on Ukraine began early on February 24, with missiles being fired at airports and military infrastructure in at least seven cities after Russia President Vladimir Putin ordered a "special" operation to "demilitarize" its neighbor and rival.
- Explosions, Gunfire Heard In Kyiv, Other Cities After Putin Orders 'Special' Operation Against Ukraine RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- Explosions and gunfire were reported in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special" operation to "demilitarize" the country, a move that could result in the biggest fighting in Europe since the end of World War II.
- Explosions Heard in Kyiv, Putin Announces Military Operation in Eastern Ukraine VOA 24 Feb 2022 -- As the U.N. Security Council held a late-night emergency session in a bid to avert war, 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.
- Statement by President Joe Biden on Phone Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine The White House 24 Feb 2022
- Russia has launched a new military operation against our state, martial law is being imposed throughout Ukraine President of Ukraine 24 Feb 2022-- "This morning Russia launched a new military operation against our state. This is an unjustified deceitful and cynical invasion."
- Putin Announces 'Special' Operation Against Ukraine; Explosions, Gunfire Reported In Kyiv RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- Explosions and gunfire were reported in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a "special" operation to "demilitarize" the country, a move that could signal the start of heavy fighting between the two nations.
- US imposes sanctions on company building Russia's Nord Stream 2 pipeline Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the company in charge of building Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, a day after President Joe Biden said that the United States would impose financial penalties on Russia because of its deployment of troops into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine, which Moscow has already recognized as independent republics.
- Message from the President of the Russian Federation President of Russia 24 Feb 2022
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