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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 18.00 on March 29, 2022 Ukraine MOD 29 Mar 2022
• The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 12.00 on March 29, 2022 Ukraine MOD 29 Mar 2022
• Ukrainian, Russian Delegations Send Positive Messages After Istanbul Talks VOA 29 Mar 2022 -- Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine ended Tuesday with both sides stressing the importance of the negotiations and indicating a willingness to compromise.
• Operational information on 06.00, 29.03.2022 regarding the russian invasion Ukraine MOD 29 Mar 2022
• Operational information on 24.00, 28.03.2022 regarding the russian invasion Ukraine MOD 29 Mar 2022
• Russian Armed Forces Hit 68 Military Objects of Ukraine in Past Day, MoD Says Sputnik 29 Mar 2022 -- The Russian armed forces have destroyed 68 military facilities of Ukraine over the past day, Russian defense ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Tuesday.
• Russia Says To 'Dramatically' Decrease Military Activities Around Kyiv, Chernihiv RFE/RL 29 Mar 2022 -- Russia says it has decided to "dramatically" decrease its military activities around the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and the northern city of Chernihiv, raising hopes that progress is being made toward a cease-fire more than a month after Moscow launched its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
• Ukraine-Russia Talks Show Signs Of Progress, But Western Leaders, Zelenskiy Skeptical RFE/RL 29 Mar 2022 -- Russia and Ukraine appeared to make progress in their first face-to-face talks in more than two weeks, with Moscow saying it was scaling down its military operations around Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv, but Western allies expressed skepticism and warned that the threat is not over.
• Russia promises reduced military activity, as Ukraine proposes 'neutral' status at talks Global Times 29 Mar 2022 -- The latest round of Russia-Ukraine talks, held in Istanbul on Tuesday, have seen a "progress," as the Russian delegation said Russia has decided to reduce military activities near Kiev and that they have received Ukraine's proposal to become "neutral," though observers said the most difficult part of the talks is the sovereignty issue and the two sides are still far off from a ceasefire.
• Russia to 'radically' cut military activity near Kiev as talks with Ukraine progress Press TV 29 Mar 2022 -- Russia says it will "radically" reduce military activity around the Ukrainian capital of Kiev and the northern city of Chernihiv, in what is described as the most tangible sign of progress toward a peace deal aimed at ending a military offensive in the former Soviet state.
• Russia, Ukraine open face-to-face peace talks in Istanbul; Erdogan calls for 'end to tragedy' Press TV 29 Mar 2022 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Russian and Ukrainian delegations to "put an end to this tragedy" as the two warring sides began face-to-face talks in Istanbul for the first time after several virtual rounds of negotiations.
• Russia's airstrike hits oil depot in Ukraine's northwest People's Daily 29 Mar 2022 -- Russia's airstrike hit an oil depot in Ukraine's northwestern Rivne region on Monday, the head of the regional military administration Vitaliy Koval said.
• Russian, Ukrainian delegations arrive in Istanbul for peace talks People's Daily 29 Mar 2022 -- The Russian and Ukrainian delegations have arrived in Turkey's largest city Istanbul on Monday for a fresh round of face-to-face peace talks, aiming to achieve substantial progress to end the crisis.
• Day 34: Ukraine, Russia to hold face-to-face peace talks in Turkey Press TV 29 Mar 2022 -- The Ukrainian foreign minister has expressed optimism that the first face-to-face peace talks with Moscow this week could lead to a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending Russia's protracted military campaign in the former Soviet state.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Use of nuclear arms only if faced with 'existential threat', Kremlin reiterates Press TV 29 Mar 2022 -- Russia has reiterated its stated position on the use of nuclear weapons, saying such a move will be taken only if Moscow is faced with an existential threat.
• Proposed Bill In State Duma Would Make Russian Language Mandatory For 'Compatriots' RFE/RL 29 Mar 2022 -- Russia's State Duma has registered a bill for debate that would recognize ethnic Russians and representatives of other ethnic groups of the Russian Federation as "compatriots" only if they speak Russian.
• Moscow Calls on EU to Abandon 'Confrontational Approach' as Brussels Adopts Defence Strategy Sputnik 29 Mar 2022 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry has expressed hope that the United States will also refrain from fuelling the situation in light of the EU adopting its new defence strategy.

Foreign Policy

• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, March 29, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Mar 2022
• Telephone conversation with President of France Emmanuel Macron President of Russia 29 Mar 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.
• Kremlin Warns No Rubles, No Gas, Says No Plans To Use Nuclear Weapons In Ukraine RFE/RL 29 Mar 2022 -- The Kremlin says countries that do not adhere to new rules forcing them to pay for Russian gas in rubles will be cut off from their supplies.
• Foreign Ministry statement on continued cyberattack by the "collective West" Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Mar 2022
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at a meeting with Lebanese Democratic Party Chairman Talal Arslan, Moscow, March 29, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Mar 2022
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the Netherlands Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 29 Mar 2022
• Moscow Vows Response as Belgium, The Netherlands, Ireland & Czech Republic Expel Russian Diplomats Sputnik 29 Mar 2022 -- Previously, several European countries declared several Russian diplomats persona non grata, which prompted a harsh response from Moscow.
• Russia Expels Diplomats From Baltic Countries, Foreign Ministry Says Sputnik 29 Mar 2022 -- Russia is expelling 10 diplomats of the three Baltic states from the country, the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
• Russia To Expel 10 Baltic Diplomats In Tit-For-Tat Move RFE/RL 29 Mar 2022 -- Russia has expelled 10 diplomats from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in response to a similar move by the Baltic countries against Moscow earlier this month.
• Several European Countries Expel Russian Diplomats VOA 29 Mar 2022 -- After the Netherlands announced Tuesday it was expelling 17 Russian diplomats, several more European countries are doing the same.
• Support of Partners Expelling Russian Intelligence Officials US Dept. of State 29 Mar 2022 -- The United States applauds recent expulsions of Russian intelligence officers by our partners in Europe and around the world. As our partners have outlined, these actions are in response to these individuals' activities, which are in contravention of their diplomatic status, and the Russian Federation's aggression in Ukraine.
• Four European Countries Expel Dozens Of Russian Diplomats For Alleged Spying RFE/RL 29 Mar 2022 -- Four European countries -- the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and the Czech Republic - announced major expulsions of Russian diplomats on March 29 for alleged espionage as Moscow's war against Ukraine continues to rage.
• Belgium expels 21 Russian diplomats People's Daily 30 Mar 2022 -- Belgium will expel 21 Russian diplomats suspected of espionage and involvement in influence operations threatening Belgian security, the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sophie Wilmes announced on Tuesday.

News Reports

• Six Pakistani Troops, One Russian, One Serb Killed In Helicopter Crash In DR Congo RFE/RL Gandhara 29 Mar 2022 -- Eight UN peacekeepers - six Pakistanis, a Russian and a Serb - were killed when their helicopter crashed while on a mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), UN and Pakistani officials said on March 29.