Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
15 March 2022 - Russia Special Weapons News
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Ukraine Invasion
- Operational information on 18.00, 15.03.2022 regarding the russian invasion Ukraine MOD 15 Mar 2022
- Head of the Russian delegation and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Alexander Kuznetsov's remarks during the debate at the 7th Special Session of the UNESCO Executive Board, Paris, March 15, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Mar 2022
- Russia Shells Kyiv as European Leaders Travel to Ukrainian Capital VOA 15 Mar 2022 -- Three European leaders headed to Kyiv on Tuesday as Russian forces bombarded the Ukrainian capital and other cities nearly three weeks into Russia's invasion of its neighbor.
- Operational information on 24.00, 14.03.2022 regarding the russian invasion Ukraine MOD 15 Mar 2022
- Operational information on 06.00, 15.03.2022 regarding the russian invasion Ukraine MOD 15 Mar 2022
- Nearly 3 Million Have Fled Fighting In Ukraine, UN Says RFE/RL 15 Mar 2022 -- Some 3 million people have fled Ukraine since Russian forces invaded almost three weeks ago, the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on March 15.
- Thousands Leave Mariupol As Ukrainian And Russian Negotiators Still Divided By 'Fundamental Contradictions' RFE/RL 15 Mar 2022 -- Up to 20,000 civilians managed on March 15 to leave the besieged city of Mariupol, which has been devastated by relentless Russian shelling, Ukrainian officials said, as invading forces stepped up strikes on suburbs of the capital, Kyiv, and Ukrainian and Russian negotiators ended a second day of talks aimed at reaching a cease-fire without palpable progress.
- 2,000 cars leave besieged Mariupol in first successful evacuation Press TV 15 Mar 2022 -- Ukrainian authorities say some 2,000 cars have left the port city of Mariupol along a humanitarian evacuation route, while a further 2,000 are waiting to leave.
- Russia takes full control of Kherson in Ukraine as war enters 20th day Press TV 15 Mar 2022 -- Russia's Defense Ministry says its troops have taken control of Ukraine's southern region of Kherson as the Russian military campaign enters its 20th day.
- Russian Armed Forces Take Full Control of Kherson Region, MoD Says Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- The Russian special military operation to demilitarise and "de-Nazify" Ukraine has entered day 20, with defence and government officials previously saying that the op was going as scheduled.
- 150,000 evacuated from Ukraine through humanitarian corridors People's Daily 15 Mar 2022 -- Some 150,000 people have been evacuated from conflict zones in Ukraine to safe places through humanitarian corridors so far, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said Monday.
- Ukraine seeking ceasefire, troop withdrawal at talks with Russia People's Daily 15 Mar 2022 -- The Ukrainian delegation is seeking a ceasefire and a troop withdrawal during the peace talks with Russia, Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mykhailo Podolyak, also a member of the delegation, said Monday.
- Ukraine, Russia take technical pause in peace talks: Ukrainian negotiator People's Daily 15 Mar 2022 -- Ukraine and Russia took a technical pause in their peace talks, Ukrainian Presidential Advisor Mykhailo Podolyak, also a member of the delegation, said Monday.
Defense Policy / Programs
Foreign Policy
- Foreign Ministry statement on personal sanctions on top leadership, MPs and anti-Russia figures in Canada Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Mar 2022
- Foreign Ministry statement concerning personal sanctions on US senior officials and affiliated persons Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Mar 2022
- Russia introduces sanctions against Biden, Blinken, dozens of other top US officials Press TV 15 Mar 2022 -- Moscow has imposed sanctions on US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and dozens of other top officials, banning them from entering Russia in response to the Biden administration's "extremely Russophobic policy."
- U.S. Sanctions More People In Putin's Circle Over Ukraine Invasion RFE/RL 15 Mar 2022 -- The United States has targeted more individuals in Russian President Vladimir Putin's power structure with sanctions over Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and slapped fresh punitive measures on Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Putin's close ally.
- US Trying to Destroy Relationship With Russia, Deputy FM Says Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- Recently, the United States and its allies imposed comprehensive sanctions against Russia in response to its special military operation in Ukraine.
- Promoting Accountability for Human Rights Abuses Perpetrated by the Governments of Russia and Belarus US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2022 -- The United States, with support from Allies and partners, is taking action to promote accountability for the Russian and Belarusian governments' human rights abuses and violations within and outside their borders.
- U.S. Announces Sanctions on Key Members of Russia's Defense Enterprise US Dept. of State 15 Mar 2022 -- The world has been transfixed as Russia has perpetrated a premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified attack on Ukraine. Russia's further invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread human suffering and casualties, including the deaths of innocent civilians, including children. Today, the Department of State is continuing to impose severe costs on Russian military leaders.
- Treasury Sanctions Russians Connected to Gross Human Rights Violations and Corrupt Leader of Belarus US Treasury 15 Mar 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four individuals and one entity pursuant to the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (the Russia Magnitsky Act).
- US Announces More Sanctions on Belarus Leader, Russian Officials VOA 15 Mar 2022 -- The United States on Tuesday announced more sanctions on Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko for his role as an ally of Russia during the invasion of Ukraine.
- Council of Europe leaders make joint statement on the exclusion of the Russian Federation from the Council of Europe Council of Europe 15 Mar 2022 -- The Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chair of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers, Luigi Di Maio, the President of the Council of Europe's Parliamentary Assembly, Tiny Kox, and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić, have made the following statement:
- Telephone conversation with President of the European Council Charles Michel President of Russia 15 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the European Council Charles Michel.
- Foreign Ministry statement on initiating the process of withdrawing from the Council of Europe Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Mar 2022
- Russia Withdraws From Council of Europe - Lawmaker Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- Russia decided to withdraw from the Council of Europe, and NATO countries were fully responsible for breaking off the dialogue, and that Russia was leaving the organization of its own free will, Russian State Duma Deputy Speaker Pyotr Tolstoy, who heads the Russian parliamentary delegation to PACE, said.
- Ukraine: EU agrees fourth package of restrictive measures against Russia European Commission 15 Mar 2022 -- The European Commission welcomes today's agreement by the Council to adopt a fourth package of restrictive measures against Russia in response to its brutal aggression against Ukraine and its people. These sanctions will further contribute to ramping up economic pressure on the Kremlin and cripple its ability to finance its invasion of Ukraine. They have been coordinated with international partners, notably the United States.
- United response to Putin's war in Ukraine: What sanctions are in force? Germany Federal Foreign Office 15 Mar 2022 -- On 24 February, Russia attacked Ukraine in violation of international law. The EU has therefore, in close cooperation with its partners, imposed "massive" economic sanctions. What sanctions have been imposed? How do sanctions work?
- EU Approves Further Sanctions Against Russia, Abramovich And Other Oligarchs RFE/RL 15 Mar 2022 -- European Union member states have formally approved a fourth package of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, including freezing the assets of several oligarchs such as Roman Abramovich, the owner of the Chelsea soccer club.
- EU, US move to revoke Russia's MFN trade status, trying to isolate country from global economy Global Times 15 Mar 2022 -- Following in the steps of the US and Japan, the EU moved to revoke Russia's "most-favored nation" (MFN) trade status under the WTO framework, which experts called a "middle ground choice" between halting trade with Russia and stopping the pace of sanctions, as the EU and its allies hope to isolate Russia from the global economic system, but fear this may backfire on its own economy as the region's trade is closely intertwined with Russian supplies.
- Foreign Secretary announces historic round of sanctions on Russia UK FCDO 15 Mar 2022 -- Liz Truss announces historic round of sanctions, taking the overall number of UK sanctions on Russia to more than 1,000 since the invasion of Ukraine.
- China calls on US not to harm Beijing's interests while dealing with Russia Press TV 15 Mar 2022 -- China has called on the United States not to harm Beijing's legitimate rights and interests while dealing with Russia over its ongoing military offensive against Ukraine.
- U.S. 'concerned' over extent of China's support for Putin's war in Ukraine Radio Free Asia 15 Mar 2022 -- The United States has expressed concern over close ties between China and Russia, following several media reports that Beijing is open to Russian requests for military assistance.
- Beijing Urges Washington to Leave China Out of US-Russia Disagreements - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- Beijing calls on Washington to avoid damaging China's interests when trying to settle its relations with Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday.
- Ukraine wants Iran to convey its message to Russia IRNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has spoken on the phone with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian about the ongoing Russian conflict in Ukraine.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Moscow, March 15, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Mar 2022
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions following talks with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Moscow, March 15, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Mar 2022
- Russia not obstacle on way of reaching agreement in Vienna: Iran FM ISNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Russia isn't an obstacle on the way of reaching n agreement in Vienna.
- Vienna talks among significant issues to be discussed in Moscow: Iran FM ISNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Iran strongly condemns war across the world as well as imposing unilateral sanctions against nations.
- US still engaging with Russia on Iran nuclear deal: State Dept. official Press TV 15 Mar 2022 -- A senior US State Department official says the United States continues to engage with Russia on reviving the Iran nuclear deal.
- Russian Diplomat Rejects Speculations About Russia's Demands Blocking Revival of JCPOA Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- Permanent Representative of Russia to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov on Tuesday called speculations about Russia's alleged "last-minute" demands to block the restoration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) a lie.
- US Promises Russia Sanctions Won't Affect Nuclear Cooperation to Salvage Iran Nuclear Deal: Report Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- The US and its allies have slapped hundreds of sanctions on Russian officials, tycoons, companies and entire economic sectors in recent weeks over the military operation launched by Moscow in late February to demilitarise Ukraine. The crisis reportedly played a role in setting back negotiations in the effort to revive the Iran nuclear deal.
- Effort to Revive Iran Nuclear Deal Entering Homestretch, Russia's Lavrov Says Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- Talks on reviving the landmark nuclear agreement - which promises an end to Western sanctions against Iran in exchange for limits on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, began last spring after the Biden administration reversed Trump's hardline anti-Iranian stance.
- Telephone conversation with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain President of Russia 15 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain, at the Bahraini side's initiative.
- US Looks to Block Indian Deal for Russian Oil, But Says Buy Won't Violate Sanctions Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- The US is navigating a complex web of oil markets in an attempt to secure petroleum supplies for itself and dodge spiking gas prices while simultaneously denying Russia a market for the oil exports that Washington has boycotted. However, the US has made many enemies and the task is easier said than done.
- Telephone conversation with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President-Elect of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov President of Russia 15 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov and President-Elect of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
News Reports
- Russian Prosecutors Seek 13 Year Additional Sentence for Dissident Navalny VOA 15 Mar 2022 -- Russian prosecutors are seeking an additional 13-year sentence for high profile Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, a spokeswoman for Navalny said Tuesday.
- Navalny Defiant As Prosecutor Asks For An Additional 13 Years In Prison During Kremlin Critic's Trial RFE/RL 15 Mar 2022 -- The prosecutor in the trial of jailed Russian opposition politician Aleksei Navalny wants the outspoken Kremlin critic to be handed a 13-year prison sentence on charges of embezzlement and contempt of court.
- Anti-War Protester Fined After Disrupting Russian News Program RFE/RL 15 Mar 2022 -- A Russian TV editor who protested Russia's invasion of Ukraine by interrupting a live news broadcast on Russian state television has been fined on a charge of calling for unsanctioned protests, Mediazona reported on March 15.
- Norwegian Energy Firm Equinor Confirms Halt in Trading in, Transporting Russian Oil Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- Norwegian energy company Equinor, which had been present in Russia for over 30 years, confirmed that it would stop trading in and transporting Russian oil and oil products amid the country's military operation in Ukraine.
- Russia's Disinformation Playbook Ripped Apart VOA 15 Mar 2022 -- For the past few years, Russia's disinformation apparatus has seemed unstoppable.
- Mitigating Threats Posed by Russian State-Sponsored Cyber Actors' Exploitation of Default Multifactor Authentication Protocol and "PrintNightmare" Vulnerability CISA 15 Mar 2022 -- The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint cybersecurity advisory today with technical details, mitigations, and resources regarding previously demonstrated ability of Russian state-sponsored cyber actors to gain network access through exploitation of default multifactor authentication (MFA) protocols and a known vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler, "PrintNightmare."
- India reportedly explores yuan in oil trade with Russia, as frustration grows over US sanctions Global Times 15 Mar 2022 -- India is reportedly planning to buy Russian oil at discounted prices and even considering the Chinese yuan as a reference currency in an India-Russia payment settlement mechanism, a move that Chinese analysts say represents the growing frustration among world economies over the US-led sanctions against Russia that have rattled global markets.
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