Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
10 May 2022 - Russia Special Weapons News
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Ukraine Invasion
- Senior Defense Official Holds a Background Briefing DoD 10 May 2022
- Russia Attacks Ukraine's Black Sea Port Odesa, Attempting to Disrupt Arms Shipments VOA 10 May 2022 -- Russia launched missile attacks Tuesday on the Black Sea port of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow attempted to disrupt critical weapons shipments and supply lines into Ukraine in the 11th week of the grinding war.
- Russia Steps Up Bombardment Of Azovstal In Mariupol, Missiles Strike Odesa RFE/RL 10 May 2022 -- Russian forces have escalated their attacks on a steel plant in the southern port of Mariupol where the last Ukrainian defenders, many of them wounded, and at least 100 civilians are still holed up, as missiles rained down on the strategically important Black Sea port of Odesa.
- The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 18.00 on May 10, 2022 Ukraine MOD 10 May 2022
- The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 10.05 Ukraine MOD 10 May 2022
- The operational update regarding the russian invasion on 06.00 on May 10, 2022 Ukraine MOD 10 May 2022
- Putin Prepared For Prolonged Conflict In Ukraine, U.S. Intelligence Director Says RFE/RL 10 May 2022 -- The United States believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing for a long conflict in Ukraine, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told lawmakers on May 10.
- UN: Violations Allegedly Committed in Ukraine by Russian Forces May Amount to War Crimes VOA 10 May 2022 -- A U.N. monitoring team in Ukraine says many violations of international humanitarian and human rights law allegedly committed by Russian forces may amount to war crimes.
- Ukraine Lost 4 Warplanes, 10 Choppers, and Over 30 UAVs in Attempt to Seize Snake Island - MoD Sputnik 10 May 2022 -- Ukraine's losses include one Su-27 fighter aircraft, three Su-24 attack jets, several Mi-24 attack helicopters and Mi-8 transport helicopters, and three Centaur fast assault craft, as well as at least 30 military UAVs.
Defense Policy / Programs
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions following his visit to the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Algiers, May 10, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2022
- Putin's calm, restrained Victory Day speech 'left room for negotiations' Global Times 10 May 2022 -- In his Victory Day speech on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin "calmly but firmly" stated that Russia had to take preemptive actions in its special operation in Ukraine as NATO had created an "absolutely unacceptable threat" at Russia's borders. According to Chinese analysts, the speech was delivered in a "restrained" manner to send a clear signal to the West that Russia will not accept intensified pressure to squeeze Russia's strategic space, but at the same time showed Putin was leaving some room for negotiation.
- Russia holds military parade to mark V-Day People's Daily 10 May 2022 -- Russia held a grand military parade in central Moscow's Red Square to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Soviet victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
- Ankara Tightens Russian Access to Syria VOA 10 May 2022 -- Ankara is increasing pressure on Russia's military presence in Syria with its decision to close its airspace until July to Russian civilian and military planes carrying troops to Syria.
- Congratulations to Alan Gagloev, president-elect of the Republic of South Ossetia President of Russia 10 May 2022 -- Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Alan Gagloev on his election as president of the Republic of South Ossetia.
- Finland and Sweden Aim for NATO Membership, Prompting Russia's Fury VOA 10 May 2022 -- Finland and Sweden are expected to formally apply to join NATO later this month, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Both countries say Moscow's actions have changed the security dynamic in Europe and the Kremlin's nuclear threats require the collective self-defense that NATO can provide.
Foreign Policy
- Western Allies Say Moscow Behind Cyberattack Ahead Of Ukraine Invasion RFE/RL 10 May 2022 -- The European Union, Britain, and the United States say Russia masterminded a massive cyberattack against a satellite Internet network that disabled thousands of modems in Ukraine and parts of Central Europe hours before the start of Moscow's invasion on February 24.
- US, EU, UK Say Russia Used Cyberattacks Against Ukraine Before, During Invasion VOA 10 May 2022 -- The United States and its allies Tuesday accused Russia of carrying out cyberattacks against Ukraine before and during its invasion.
- Attribution of Russia's Malicious Cyber Activity Against Ukraine US Dept. of State 10 May 2022 -- The United States is joining with allies and partners to condemn Russia's destructive cyber activities against Ukraine. In the months leading up to and after Russia's illegal further invasion began, Ukraine experienced a series of disruptive cyber operations, including website defacements, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and cyber attacks to delete data from computers belonging to government and private entities - all part of the Russian playbook.
- Russia behind cyber-attack with Europe-wide impact an hour before Ukraine invasion UK FCDO 10 May 2022 -- UK, EU, US and allies have announced that Russia is responsible for a series of cyber-attacks since the renewed invasion of Ukraine.
- Attribution to Russia for malicious cyber activity against European networks Australia MFA 10 May 2022 -- Australia is committed to working with our partners and allies to shine a light on Russia's ongoing unacceptable activity in cyberspace and condemns Russia's destructive, disruptive and destabilising cyber activities against Ukraine. Today we join the US and the EU in attributing to the Russian government the following activity:
- Statement on Russia's malicious cyber activity affecting Europe and Ukraine Canada 10 May 2022 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, and the Honourable Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, today issued the following statement:
- Russian cyber operations against Ukraine: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union EC/CEU 10 May 2022 -- The European Union and its Member States, together with its international partners, strongly condemn the malicious cyber activity conducted by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, which targeted the satellite KA-SAT network, operated by Viasat.
- MFA statement condemning Russia for its cyberattacks against Ukraine Republic of Poland 10 May 2022 -- Today, on behalf of its 27 Member States, the European Union has published a Declaration condemning Russia for cyber activities against Ukraine. Similar statements were issued by our allies and partners from the USA, UK, Canada and Australia.
- Lavrov Calls Borrell's Idea to Transfer Russia's Frozen Assets to Ukraine 'Theft' Sputnik 10 May 2022 -- US and European officials have publicly brainstormed about what to do with the estimated $300 billion in frozen Russian assets trapped abroad since the start of Moscow's military operation in Ukraine. On Monday, European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell suggested EU members should seize these reserves and spend the money on Ukraine.
- US House Panel Chair Says More Sanctions Coming Against Russia in Coordination With Allies Sputnik 10 May 2022 -- US House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks said more sanctions against Russia will soon be implemented in coordination with United States' allies.
- UN Approves Czech Republic To Replace Russia On Human Rights Council RFE/RL 10 May 2022 -- The UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly for the Czech Republic to replace Russia on the Human Rights Council, the world organization's leading human rights body.
- Lithuania Adopts Resolution Calling Russia 'Terrorist State,' Accuses Moscow Of 'Genocide' RFE/RL 10 May 2022 -- Lithuanian lawmakers have unanimously adopted a resolution declaring Russia "a terrorist state" and calling Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine "genocide against the Ukrainian people."
- No agreement reached between Hungary, EU over Russian oil embargo People's Daily 10 May 2022 -- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission (EC) here on Monday, reaching no agreement yet over the proposed Russian oil embargo.
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