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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• Ukraine: Chasiv Yar Death Toll Reaches 31, with 5 More Killed in Kharkiv VOA 11 Jul 2022 -- The death toll from a Russian missile strike on an apartment building in the eastern Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar reached 31 on Monday, even as other attacks killed five more in the second-largest city of Kharkiv.
• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 11.07 Ukraine MOD 11 Jul 2022
• Deadly Russian Missile Strikes Hit Kharkiv As Death Toll Rises To 31 In Destroyed Apartment Block RFE/RL 11 Jul 2022 -- Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, was hit by a barrage of missiles on July 11, killing six people and injuring 31, regional officials said as the rescue efforts continued at the site of an another attack on an apartment building in a small town in the Donetsk region.
• Ukraine urges residents in southern Kherson to evacuate ahead of counterattack Press TV 11 Jul 2022 -- The government in Kiev has called on civilians in the Russia-controlled southern region of Kherson to urgently evacuate ahead of a Ukrainian military operation against Russian forces.
• Putin Signs Decree Offering Russian Citizenship to All Ukrainians VOA 11 Jul 2022 -- All Ukrainians can now apply for fast-track Russian citizenship, according to a decree signed Monday by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Ukraine Condemns Russian Decree Allowing Ukrainians Expedited Citizenship RFE/RL 11 Jul 2022 -- Ukraine has condemned a new decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin that allows Ukrainians in all parts of the country to obtain Russian citizenship.

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Foreign Policy

• The United States Supports Canada's Decision to Return Turbine to Germany US Dept. of State 11 Jul 2022 -- The United States is united with our Allies and partners in our commitment to promoting European energy security, reducing our collective dependence on Russian energy, and maintaining pressure on the Kremlin.
• Lithuania Widens List Of Russian Goods Barred From Ground Transport To Kaliningrad RFE/RL 11 Jul 2022 -- Lithuania has widened restrictions on trade through its territory from Russia to the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad, including a ban on concrete, wood, alcohol, and alcohol-based industrial chemicals.
• Over 300 Trucks From Kaliningrad Region Queue at Border With Lithuania Sputnik 11 Jul 2022 -- More than 300 trucks are queuing at the Russian-Lithuanian border attempting to exit the Russian exclave region of Kaliningrad, with another 200 trucks awaiting entry into the region, Kaliningrad customs service said on Monday.
• Kremlin: Putin, Lukashenko Discuss Response to Lithuania Restricting Kaliningrad Transit Sputnik 11 Jul 2022 -- In response to Lithuania's restrictions of goods transit through Russia's Kaliningrad region, the latter's authorities proposed to impose a full ban on the movement of goods between the Baltic states and Russia. Vilnius, in turn, has already banned the transit of cement and alcohol from Russia to Kaliningrad.
• Telephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 11 Jul 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
• Brazil's Bolsonaro says deal close to buy cheaper diesel from Russia amid soaring fuel prices Press TV 11 Jul 2022 -- Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says his country is close to a deal to buy much cheaper diesel from Russia, amid a global energy crisis in the wake of Western sanctions targeting Moscow over the its military offensive in neighboring Ukraine.
• Iran's private banks pioneers in trade with Russia ISNA 11 Jul 2022 -- A meeting was held with the presence of Salim Alizadeh, the representative of the International Association of Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation in Iran, and Daniyal Sojodi, the Secretary General of the IranSCOCOEX event.
• Telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 11 Jul 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
• Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on developments in Sri Lanka Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 11 Jul 2022

News Reports

• Russia Shuts Down Nord Stream One for Annual Maintenance VOA 11 Jul 2022 -- Russia shut down the Nord Stream One pipeline for annual maintenance Monday.
• Europe on edge as Nord Stream Russian gas link enters shutdown Press TV 11 Jul 2022 -- The largest single pipeline carrying Russian gas to Germany has been shut down for an annual maintenance which is expected to last ten days, amid fears that the closure may be extended due to the Ukraine conflict.
• Russia Temporarily Halts Gas Shipments To Germany For Pipeline Work, But Some Fear Longer Suspension RFE/RL 11 Jul 2022 -- Russia says it will suspend shipments of natural gas to Germany on the Nord Stream 1 pipeline for 10 days beginning on July 11 as it conducts annual maintenance work.
• Hungarian Energy Company Chief Warns Fuel-Price Cap Will Lead To Shortages RFE/RL 11 Jul 2022 -- The head of Hungary's largest network of fuel stations has warned that a government-mandated cap on fuel prices will lead to shortages if it is not lifted soon.
• Navalny Announces Launch Of New Anti-Corruption Foundation RFE/RL 11 Jul 2022 -- Jailed Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny, whose Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) was labeled extremist and outlawed last year, has announced a relaunch of the group, which was known for publishing investigative reports about corruption among top Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin.