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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Senior Defense Official Holds a Background Briefing DoD 09 May 2022
• The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 18.00 on May 9, 2022 Ukraine MOD 09 May 2022
• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 09.05 Ukraine MOD 09 May 2022
• The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 06.00 on May 9, 2022 Ukraine MOD 09 May 2022
• No Indication Russian Invasion of Ukraine to Ease VOA 09 May 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday blamed Western nations for his invasion of Ukraine, saying Russia acted in response to "an absolutely unacceptable threat next to our borders."
• Address by the President of Ukraine on the Day of Victory over Nazism in World War II President of Ukraine 09 May 2022
• Speech by Defence Secretary on Russia's invasion of Ukraine UK MOD 09 May 2022 -- Defence Secretary Ben Wallace MP gave a speech at the National Army Museum, London, on Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. - "I know soldiers in the Russian army will not get a voice and there will be thousands of mothers and wives who do not agree with this illegal war, who will be asking themselves why these things happened. They will of course be shamed into silence by the FSB and others. But for them let me read the charge sheet that perhaps should be laid at the feet of the General Staff of the Russian Army: Bad battle preparation, poor operational planning, inadequate equipment and support and most importantly corruption and the moral component."
• Russian Forces Thwart Large-Scale Ukrainian Assault to Seize Snake Island: MoD Sputnik 09 May 2022 -- Ostrov Zmeiny (lit. "Snake Island" or "Serpent Island") became the stuff of Internet legend in February after Ukrainian and Western media reported that its defenders had all been killed while bravely telling a Russian warship to "go f*ck yourself". Later, it was revealed that the Ukrainians were taken alive, and released in a prisoner exchange.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Victory Parade on Red Square President of Russia 09 May 2022 -- President of Russia - Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation Armed Forces Vladimir Putin attended a military parade marking the 77th anniversary of Victory in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War.
• Putin: 'No doubt' special military operation in Ukraine will achieve result Press TV 09 May 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence the country's special military operation in Ukraine will achieve its intended result, as the campaign in the former Soviet state drags on for more than two months.
• Putin defends Russia's military action in Ukraine, says West eyed invasion Press TV 09 May 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has defended Moscow's military operation in Ukraine, saying it was necessary as the West was preparing to invade Russia.
• Putin Defends Ukraine Invasion In Victory Day Speech, As U.K. Calls Out 'Absurdity Of Russian Generals' RFE/RL 09 May 2022 -- President Vladimir Putin has justified Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine as a necessary move for "defending the motherland," a claim Britain said mirrored the fascism and tyranny that sparked World War II, as Russian forces pressed ahead with their offensive in the east and south of the country.
• Putin's Victory Day Speech: The Significance Of What Was Not Said RFE/RL 09 May 2022 -- In the end, what was notable about Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech during Victory Day ceremonies was what he did not say.
• 15th Separate Alexandriyskaya Motor Rifle Brigade awarded the name "Guards" President of Russia 09 May 2022 -- The President signed Executive Order On Conferring the Honorary Name of Guards on the 15th Separate Alexandriyskaya Motor Rifle Brigade.

Foreign Policy

• Europe Day US Dept. of State 09 May 2022 -- "On behalf of the American people, I join the citizens of the European Union in celebrating Europe Day."
• Borrell's Initiative to Transfer Russia's Assets to Ukraine 'Complete Lawlessness'- Moscow Sputnik 09 May 2022 -- The initiative voiced by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on the transfer of Russia's frozen assets to Ukraine is "complete lawlessness," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik on Monday.
• EU's Borrell Says Russian Reserves Should Be Seized, Used To Rebuild Ukraine RFE/RL 09 May 2022 -- The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, says the bloc should consider seizing the frozen assets from Russia's foreign exchange reserves and using them to help fund postwar reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.
• Von Der Leyen Says Talks With Hungary's Orban On Russian Oil Ban 'Helpful' In Clarifying Issues RFE/RL 09 May 2022 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she made progress in talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on a possible European Union-wide ban on Russian fossil fuels.
• Budapest Refuses to Back Russian Oil Ban Until Hungary's Energy Concerns Addressed Sputnik 09 May 2022 -- Hungary will not vote for a new package of EU sanctions that includes a ban on Russian oil unless Brussels offers Budapest options to ensure energy security, Hungarian government said on Monday.
• UK imposes fresh sanctions on Russia, Belarus Press TV 09 May 2022 -- The UK has imposed new sanctions on Russia and Belarus over Moscow's military operation in Ukraine including punitive import tariffs on precious metals and export bans.
• China's Xi Urges Europe to Help Russia, Ukraine Reach Peace Through Talks Sputnik 09 May 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that relevant parties should support Russia and Ukraine in achieving peace through negotiations and prevent the armed conflict from intensifying.

News Reports

• Another Russian Tycoon Dies Under Strange Circumstances RFE/RL 09 May 2022 -- A former top manager of LUKoil, Aleksandr Subbotin, has reportedly died under strange circumstances, the latest in a series of mysterious deaths of Russian businessmen since Moscow launched its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
• Russian Oil Companies Find New Buyers, Increase Exports to Asia-Pacific Sputnik 09 May 2022 -- Russian oil companies are looking for new markets, finding new buyers and increasing exports to the Asia-Pacific region, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday.