Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
14 March 2022 - Russia Special Weapons News
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Ukraine Invasion
- Ukraine, Russia Report No Progress in Peace Talks VOA 14 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian officials say Russian troops fired artillery on suburbs of the capital, Kyiv, Monday, as Russian and Ukrainian delegations held a fourth round of talks without signs of a breakthrough.
- Russians Pounding Ukraine Cities With Long-Range Fires, Says Official DoD News 14 Mar 2022 -- Russian forces are increasing long-range fires on Mariupol, Kyiv, Kharkiv, Chernihiv and other population centers in Ukraine, a senior Defense Department official said at the Pentagon today.
- Russian Targets More Than 'Messaging,' Pentagon Spokesperson Says DoD News 14 Mar 2022 -- On Sunday, long-range Russian airstrikes hit the city of Yavoriv in western Ukraine, less than 15 miles from the Polish border — which is NATO territory. The location is where National Guard troops from Florida just weeks ago trained alongside Ukrainian troops — though Americans are no longer at the location.
- 'Hard Negotiation': Ukraine, Russia resume peace talks after citing progress Press TV 14 Mar 2022 -- Diplomatic efforts to broker peace between the warring sides in Ukraine have gathered momentum with negotiators from Moscow and Kiev resuming fresh round of talks on Monday.
- Chernobyl Without Power Again After Russian Forces Damage High-Voltage Line, Ukrainian Energy Company Says RFE/RL 14 Mar 2022 -- The Chernobyl nuclear plant has lost power again after Russian forces damaged a high-voltage power line to the plant for the second time, Ukraine's national energy company, Ukrenergo, said on March 14.
- Russian Strikes Continue As Ukrainian Negotiator Says Talks 'Paused' RFE/RL 14 Mar 2022 -- As the Russian military continues its deadly strikes against Ukraine, a fourth round of talks between the two sides on ending Moscow's unprovoked invasion failed to make progress but it is set to continue on March 15.
- Russian Armed Forces Destroy 3,920 Targets of Ukrainian Military Infrastructure, MoD Says Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- The Russian armed forces have disabled 3,920 facilities of the Ukrainian military infrastructure as part of the special military operation in the country, Russian defence ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Monday.
- Russia, Ukraine to hold online negotiations on Monday People's Daily 14 Mar 2022 -- Russian and Ukrainian delegations will resume talks on Monday via video link, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
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Foreign Policy
- Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel President of Russia 14 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Xavier Bettel.
- Telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett President of Russia 14 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Naftali Bennett at the Israeli side's initiative.
- Press release on a meeting with heads of diplomatic missions of Latin American and Caribbean states Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Mar 2022
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at a joint news conference following talks with Foreign Minister of the State of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, Moscow, March 14, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Mar 2022
- Statement of the head of the delegation of the Russian Federation at the 65th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Oleg Syromolotov, Vienna, 14 March 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Mar 2022
- "Council of Europe has been at the forefront to ensure a prompt, cohesive and strong reaction", says Della Vedova at PACE Council of Europe 14 Mar 2022 -- "The Council of Europe, the depositary and guardian of the fundamental principles of coexistence, respect for human rights, the promotion of democracy and the rule of law, has been at the forefront to ensure a prompt, cohesive and strong reaction", highlighted Italian Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation Benedetto Della Vedova, while addressing PACE.
- Secretary General condemns the Russian Federation's aggression, calls for solidarity with Ukraine Council of Europe 14 Mar 2022 -- Addressing the extraordinary session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić spoke about the organisation's response to the ongoingRussian aggression in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian Prime Minister demands that Russia be immediately ousted from the Council of Europe Council of Europe 14 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, addressing an extraordinary session of PACE by video-link, has demanded that the Russian Federation be immediately ousted from the Council of Europe.
- OSCE Chair: Russian Actions in Ukraine 'State Terrorism VOA 14 Mar 2022 -- The chairperson of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe said Monday that Russia's targeting of Ukrainian civilians, as well as schools and hospitals, is "state terrorism."
- EU Members Agree New Package Of Russia Sanctions RFE/RL 14 Mar 2022 -- European Union member states have agreed on a fourth package of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, the office of the French EU presidency has announced.
- Shipment of Asustek products to Russia at 'effective standstill' CNA 14 Mar 2022 -- Asustek Computer Inc., one of Taiwan's leading PC brands, said Monday evening on social media that shipments of the company's products to Russia were at "an effective standstill" and the company plans to donate to relief efforts in Ukraine.
- Australia Targets 33 Russian Businessmen, Including Abramovich, With Sanctions Amid Ukraine Crisis Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- Australia is introducing more sanctions targeting Russian businessmen and other prominent figures, as well as their family members, over the situation in Ukraine, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Monday.
- Australia to Sanction Russian Oligarchs VOA 14 Mar 2022 -- Australia has imposed fresh sanctions on wealthy Russian entrepreneurs because of the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine. The move is part of Australia's strategy to penalize people of economic and political value to Russia.
- Israel Rules Out Providing 'Route to Bypass Sanctions' Imposed on Russia Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- The Israeli government is making efforts to avoid the country becoming a detour for anti-Russia sanctions, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said on Monday.
- Commending New Zealand's New Sanctions Regime US Dept. of State 14 Mar 2022 -- The United States welcomes the passage of New Zealand's new sanctions regime, which allows the imposition of sanctions on those responsible for, or associated with, Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Chinese FM raises six key questions on US bio labs in Ukraine, demanding truth Global Times 14 Mar 2022 -- At Monday's routine news conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the spokesperson for the ministry rebutted the US' inconsistent and flawed responses regarding its biological laboratories in Ukraine, urging a full clarification of its bio-military activities within and outside its borders.
- Another flight carrying Chinese citizens evacuated from Ukraine arrives safely People's Daily 14 Mar 2022 -- At 8:50 a.m. on Monday, a temporary flight carrying Chinese citizens evacuated from Ukraine arrived in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province.
- Australia, Netherlands File Joint Case Against Russia Over MH17 Downing RFE/RL 14 Mar 2022 -- Australia and the Netherlands have launched joint legal proceedings at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) against Russia over the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17.
News Reports
- Putin Threatens to Privatize Western Companies that Exit Russia VOA 14 Mar 2022 -- Russian officials have said that they will move to nationalize the assets of Western companies that pull out of their country over its invasion of Ukraine, a decision that will cause significant economic harm to hundreds of businesses while, at least temporarily, preserving the jobs of the tens of thousands of Russians employed by them.
- Fearing Fallout From Putin's War, Russians Flee Abroad RFE/RL 14 Mar 2022 -- Russia's invasion of Ukraine has prompted tens of thousands of middle-class Russians to abruptly flee abroad as they stare at a bleak future in their increasingly isolated homeland.
- Background Press Call by Senior Administration Officials on China The White House 14 Mar 2022
- China, US keep dialogue, but 'no respect, no cooperation' Global Times 14 Mar 2022 -- China's top diplomat Yang Jiechi met US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in the Italian capital of Rome Monday to exchange views on China-US relations and other international and regional issues of common concern.
- U.S.-China Talks In Rome Put Beijing's Support For Russia In The Crosshair RFE/RL 14 Mar 2022 -- Reports that Moscow has asked China for military equipment have raised fresh questions about how far Beijing is willing to go in backing Russia as it faces cutting sanctions and mounting international pressure over its war in Ukraine.
- US Watching 'Very Closely' for Chinese Support to Russia Amid Ukraine Op, State Department Says Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- Earlier, Chinese and Russian officials each dismissed claims made by anonymous US officials to Western media that the People's Republic was prepared to assist Moscow with weaponry and economic aid amid Russia's ongoing military operation in Ukraine.
- China Slams Claims About Russia Asking for Military Assistance in Ukraine Op as 'US Disinformation' Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- Earlier, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy to the United States reportedly rejected media allegations that Moscow had sought Beijing's help with military equipment and other logistics for its operation to de-Nazify Ukraine. Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for the embassy, reportedly told Reuters on Sunday that he had "never heard of that."
- US: China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions Press TV 14 Mar 2022 -- The United States says China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions imposed by Washington and its allies in response to Moscow's military operation in Ukraine.
- Slovakia Expels Three Members Of Russian Embassy Staff RFE/RL 14 Mar 2022 -- Slovakia has announced the expulsion of three Russian Embassy staff based on information from the country's intelligence service and gave them 72 hours to leave.
- Moscow Will Respond to Bratislava's Decision to Expel Russian Diplomats Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- Earlier, there were reports that Slovakia intends to expel three Russian diplomats on suspicion of espionage.
- Research Study Shows Jump In European Arms Imports Amid Deteriorating Russia Ties RFE/RL 14 Mar 2022 -- Europe led the world in the growth of arms imports over the past five years and will likely continue to do so as countries build up weapons stocks in the face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to a study published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
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