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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Russia Might Want to Invade Other Countries, Ukraine's Zelenskyy Warns VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday seized on remarks by a Russian general as evidence that Moscow would invade other countries if it succeeded in Ukraine. The general had said Russia aimed to capture all of southern and eastern Ukraine and link it to a breakaway province in neighboring Moldova.
• Kyiv Says Russia Has 'Stopped Hiding' True Goal Of War As Fighting In East Intensifies RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- A senior Russian military official's comments that Moscow plans to take full control of the eastern Donbas region and the southern part of Ukraine during their new offensive in the country drew a sharp reaction from Kyiv as Ukraine's General Staff said Russian forces had increased attacks along the whole front line in the east.
• New Imagery Points To Possible Mass Graves For Mariupol Victims RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- New satellite imagery indicates possible mass graves west of the besieged Ukrainian port of Mariupol, and a local official said thousands of bodies may be buried there.
• The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 18.00 on April 22, 2022 Ukraine MOD 22 Apr 2022
• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 22.04 Ukraine MOD 22 Apr 2022
• The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 06.00 on April 22, 2022 Ukraine MOD 22 Apr 2022
• Ukrainian An-26 Military Aircraft Crashes in Country's East Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- The incident occurred near the city of Zaporozhye, according to the Ukrainian authorities
• Military transport plane crashes in south Ukraine, casualties reported People's Daily 22 Apr 2022 -- A Ukrainian An-26 military transport plane crashed in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhya region on Friday, the regional administration said in a statement on Facebook.
• Day 58: Russia says to take full control of Donbas, Southern Ukraine Press TV 22 Apr 2022 -- A top Russian general says the country plans to take full control of Donbas and Southern Ukraine as part of the second phase of the military operation.
• Russia Confirms One Death Among Crew Of Sunken Moskva, 27 Missing RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- The Russian Ministry of Defense has admitted that one crew member died and 27 are missing as a result of a fire on the Moskva missile cruiser last week.
• Facts about Russia-Ukraine conflict: Zelensky asks for help, heavy weapons from Portugal People's Daily 22 Apr 2022 -- Addressing the Portuguese parliament via video link, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday called on Portugal to send "heavy weapons" and strengthen the sanctions on Russia.
• Ukraine, Russia conduct sixth prisoner exchange People's Daily 22 Apr 2022 -- Ukraine and Russia on Thursday conducted their sixth prisoner exchange since the start of the conflict, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said.
• Moscow will 'respond accordingly' if Israel gives Ukraine military equipment, Russian envoy says Press TV 22 Apr 2022 -- Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov has warned that Moscow will introduce retaliatory measures against Israel in case the Tel Aviv regime supplies Ukraine with military equipment and aid amid the military conflict there.
• Putin: Kiev Prevents Ukrainian Troops Besieged at Azovstal Plant From Surrendering Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- On Thursday, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu stated that Mariupol has been liberated from Ukrainian forces, adding that remaining troops are still besieged at the Azovstal steel plant.
• Lavrov: No Response From Ukraine on Russia's Diplomatic Proposals Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- Commenting on the Russia-Ukraine talks, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov judged that Kiev's statements indicate lack of Ukraine's interest in negotiations with Moscow.
• Kremlin Slams US Statement About Situation in Mariupol Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- Previously, the US Department of State spokesman claimed that Russia had not seized Mariupol despite Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu stating the opposite. Russian forces took control over all of the city's regions with the exception of Azovstal plant, where remnants of Ukrainian forces are besieged.
• Putin Declares Victory in Mariupol VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared the besieged Ukrainian port city of Mariupol "liberated," after nearly two months of fighting, even though Russian forces have not been able to penetrate the city's massive Azovstal steel plant that remains in the hands of Ukrainian fighters and civilians.
• Putin orders blockade of Azovstal plant in Mariupol: local media People's Daily 22 Apr 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday ordered a blockade of the Azovstal plant in the port city of Mariupol instead of storming it, local media reported.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting with permanent members of Security Council President of Russia 22 Apr 2022 -- Vladimir Putin held a briefing session, via videoconference, with permanent members of the Security Council.
• Russian Embassy in Ethiopia Not Recruiting Volunteers to Fight in Donbass, Ambassador Says Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- Despite the large number of requests from Ethiopians, the Russian Embassy in Addis Ababa does not recruit volunteers to fight in Donbass, Russian Ambassador in Ethiopia Yevgeny Terekhin said on Friday.

Foreign Policy

• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on the suspension of the Russian Federation's status as a permanent observer with the OAS Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Apr 2022
• U.S. Vice President, Meta CEO Among Dozens Banned By Russia For 'Russophobic Narrative' RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry has expanded a travel ban on U.S. officials to include U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and 27 other prominent Americans.
• Russia imposes personal sanctions on U.S. vice president, Meta CEO People's Daily 22 Apr 2022 -- Russia has imposed personal sanctions on 29 U.S. citizens, including U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and 61 Canadian citizens, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
• Sherman's criticism against China for "supporting" Russia a cliché and old trick of throwing mud : FM spokesperson Global Times 22 Apr 2022 -- US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Shermans criticism against China for "supporting" Russia is a cliché and old trick of throwing mud, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a routine Friday briefing, and he tugged the US to look into the mirror first before pointing finger to others.

News Reports

• France Blames Russian Mercenaries in Mali for False Claims About Mass Graves VOA 22 Apr 2022 -- The French military has accused Russian mercenaries of creating a mass grave and falsely blaming it on the French.
• The Week In Russia: The Kursk And The Moskva RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- A Russian flagship sinks and President Vladimir Putin stays silent. More than 5 million people have fled Ukraine, where evidence of atrocities mounts while Putin sets its sights on the east and south. Meanwhile in Moscow, fears that Putin's war on Ukraine will leave Russia's "economy crippled, its security compromised, and its global influence gutted" are growing, a report says.
• Dutch Subsidiary Of Russia's Alfa Bank Declared Bankrupt RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- A Dutch court has declared the Russian-owned Amsterdam Trade Bank (ATB) bankrupt after it was caught up in sanctions related to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
• Russia Court Orders Opposition Activist Held Over Charges He Distributed False Information RFE/RL 22 Apr 2022 -- A Russian court has ordered pretrial detention for prominent Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza for allegedly spreading false information about the Russian Army, his lawyer said.
• India Has Received Eight Times More Russian Oil Tankers Since Ukraine Crisis Began: Report Sputnik 22 Apr 2022 -- The US has expressed displeasure over India purchasing Russian oil amid the ongoing Ukraine crisis. Russian oil deliveries account for less than one per cent of India's overall annual imports, while New Delhi said it requires 5 million barrels per day, 60 per cent of which is supplied by Gulf nations.