22 June 2022 - Russia Special Weapons News

Russia Heavily Shells Eastern Ukraine VOA 22 Jun 2022 -- Britain's Defense Ministry said Wednesday that Russia is continuing its heavy shelling as it tries to envelop the Sievierodonetsk area.
As EU Decision on Ukraine Nears, Russia Increases Bombardment of Donbas VOA 22 Jun 2022 -- A day before a meeting of European Union leaders, where a vote is likely on Ukraine's candidacy to the union, Russian forces pounded Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, and the eastern Donbas region.
Artillery Attacks In Donbas Relentless, Luhansk Military Chief Says As Kharkiv Targeted Again RFE/RL 22 Jun 2022 -- Russian forces pounded the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine on June 22 as they sought to completely encircle the last pocket of Ukrainian resistance in the embattled cities of Lysychansk and Syevyerodonetsk in the Luhansk region.

Moscow Considers London's Request Over Convicted UK Mercenaries in Donbass Sputnik 22 Jun 2022 -- Moscow is currently considering London's request regarding the UK mercenaries, sentenced to death in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.

Meeting with permanent members of Security Council President of Russia 22 Jun 2022 -- Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council, via videoconference.

Russia to deploy Sarmat ballistic missile system by year end: Putin People's Daily 22 Jun 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that the country's first Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system would enter combat duty by the end of the year.

Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow 22, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jun 2022
Excerpt from Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with the National State Television and Radio Company of the Republic of Belarus Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jun 2022

Opening remarks by Foreign Minister Lavrov during talks with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, Tehran, June 22, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Jun 2022

Moscow vows response after US bars Russian aircraft from picking up diplomats Press TV 22 Jun 2022 -- Moscow says it will take countermeasures in response to Washington's decision not to allow a Russian aircraft to pick up Russian diplomats and their families from the United States.

Russia summons head of EU Delegation in protest over Kaliningrad transit ban People's Daily 22 Jun 2022 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Russia Markus Ederer on Tuesday to protest against the restrictions on cargo transit between the Kaliningrad region and the rest of the Russian territory, it said in a statement.

European countries turn back to coal as sanctions on Russian energy backfire People's Daily 22 Jun 2022 -- Many European countries are considering turning back to coal to secure energy supplies as gas supplies from Russia slump amid EU sanctions in recent weeks.

Finland Reportedly Blocks Sale of Real Estate to Russian Buyer Over 'Security Risks' Sputnik 22 Jun 2022 -- According to the Finnish Defense Ministry, the screening of foreigners' permit applications to procure property, introduced via a 2020 law, has been intensified following Russia's special operation in Ukraine, which Finland regards as a security risk.

China's oil imports from Russia surge amid Ukraine war, US bans Press TV 22 Jun 2022 -- China has increased its crude oil imports from Russia in recent months, importing more than any other country in the month of May since December last year by taking advantage of lower prices in the face of Western sanctions.

Readout of U.S.-EU Task Force on European Energy Security Meeting The White House 22 Jun 2022

Greek President calls for a strengthened Council of Europe to face Russian aggression and other challenges Council of Europe 22 Jun 2022 -- In an address to the Parliamentary Assembly today, Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou called for a stronger Council of Europe and greater multilateralism to tackle the many challenges facing Europe today - ranging from the war in Ukraine to climate change and economic and social upheaval.

Russia's Lavrov In Iran To Discuss Nuclear Deal, Cooperation On Energy RFE/RL 22 Jun 2022 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in Iran as negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers remain stalled.

Man Who Acted as Russian Agent Sentenced to Federal Prison Term US Dept. of Justice 22 Jun 2022 -- Hector Alejandro Cabrera Fuentes, 36, a Mexican citizen who had resided in Singapore and spent significant time in Russia, was sentenced yesterday in the Southern District of Florida to four years and one day in prison for acting within the United States on behalf of a foreign government without notifying the Attorney General.

Swiss Refineries Restart Russian Gold Ingots Imports After Having Halted Them Over Ukraine Conflict Sputnik 22 Jun 2022 -- Numerous gold refineries have refused to work with gold produced in Russia, sometimes even when western sanctions permitted it. However, some of the factories continued to accept Russian bullions, or only bought bars smelted prior to 24 February when the special military operation in Ukraine was launched.

EU Deputy Director of Military Staff: Russia Using Ukraine to Oust West From Africa Sputnik 22 Jun 2022 -- EU Military Staff Deputy Director General for European External Action Service Lt. Gen. Giovanni Manione said on Wednesday that he believes Russia is using Ukraine to oust the western countries from Africa.

VOA Interview: John Sullivan, US Ambassador to Russia VOA 22 Jun 2022 -- U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a "massive act of aggression," was a major topic during the Global Chiefs of Mission Conference in Washington on Tuesday.

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