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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 12.09 Ukraine MOD 12 Sep 2022
• Senior Military Official and Senior Defense Official Hold a Background Briefing DoD 12 Sep 2022
• As Ukraine Pushes Forward, U.S. Officials Give Update DoD News 12 Sep 2022 -- Ukrainian government officials are trumpeting the success of their offensive in the Kharkiv region saying they have retaken about 1,200 square miles of territory from Russia, which launched an unprovoked and brutal invasion of its neighbor in February.
• Ukraine forces claim more territorial gains amid Russia's retaliatory strikes Press TV 12 Sep 2022 -- Ukrainian forces claim to have retaken more areas in their counteroffensive against Russian troops over the past day, with Moscow responding by heavy retaliatory strikes on the recaptured ground.
• Ukrainian Counteroffensive Has Reclaimed More Territory, Zelenskiy Says RFE/RL 12 Sep 2022 -- Ukrainian forces have recaptured 6,000 square kilometers in a counteroffensive this month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on September 12 after a Russia-imposed official admitted Russian forces have been vastly outnumbered as the military pushes its counteroffensive in northeastern Ukraine.
• Second Backup Power Line Reconnected To Nuclear Plant As Ukraine, Russia Show Interest In Security Zone Proposal RFE/RL 12 Sep 2022 -- A second backup power supply line has been reconnected to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, aiding in efforts to ensure that the nuclear core is properly cooled, said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
• Kharkiv Mayor Says Power, Water Cut After New Round Of Russian Shelling RFE/RL 12 Sep 2022 -- The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv has lost water and electricity supplies due to renewed Russian shelling, which the mayor says is nearing the city center.
• Moscow says its military operation in Ukraine will continue until military goals achieved Press TV 12 Sep 2022 -- The Kremlin says Russia's special military operation in Ukraine will continue until all of its objectives are achieved.
• Russia's FSB Thwarts Terrorist Attacks in Crimea and Kherson Region Sputnik 12 Sep 2022 -- Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Monday that it had prevented a series of terrorist acts against the authorities of the Kherson Region and Crimea, and obtained data on an operation conducted by foreign security services.
• Germany's Supply of Lethal Weapons to Ukraine Crosses Russia's 'Red Line', Ambassador Warns Sputnik 12 Sep 2022 -- Germany supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine is a "red line" for Moscow, which Berlin should not have crossed, Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergei Nechaev said on Monday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Putin: West's Blitzkrieg Tactics Failed as Russia Promptly Implemented Protective Measures Sputnik 12 Sep 2022 -- Western countries slapped harsh sanctions on Russia's businesses, economy, media, sports and even culture shortly after Moscow launched its special military operation in Ukraine on February 24. The sanctions backfired on those who imposed them, sending energy prices and inflation through the roof.
• Meeting on economic issues President of Russia 12 Sep 2022 -- Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting on economic issues.

Foreign Policy

• Russia: Statement by the Spokesperson on regional elections and their non-applicability to the territories of Ukraine European External Action Service (EEAS) 12 Sep 2022 -- On 9-11 September, regional and local elections were held in Russia and also in the illegally annexed Ukrainian Autonomous Republic of Crimea and city of Sevastopol. The EU does not recognise the holding of these elections and their result in the Crimean Peninsula. The EU does not recognise the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation, which is a violation of international law. Crimea is Ukraine.
• Memorandum of Understanding between the Russian Federation and the UN Secretariat on assistance in promoting Russian food and fertilisers on global markets Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 12 Sep 2022
• Top Chinese legislator pays official goodwill visit to Russia Global Times 12 Sep 2022 -- Li Zhanshu, chairman of China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, paid an official goodwill visit to Russia from Wednesday to Saturday, at the invitation of Chairman of the Russian State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin.
• Russia envoy: Iran's response to EU draft no obstacle to final agreement on JCPOA revival Press TV 12 Sep 2022 -- A senior Russian diplomat says Iran's response to the European Union's draft text for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal constitutes no "serious obstacle" to a final agreement between Tehran and the remaining parties to the multilateral accord.
• Atomic energy cooperation between Myanmar and Russia raises concern Radio Free Asia 12 Sep 2022 -- An agreement signed by Myanmar's military regime and Russia's state-owned nuclear energy corporation to jointly assess building a small reactor in the Southeast Asian country underscores the junta's long-term pursuit of nuclear weapons, analysts said.
• Vietnamese reject Russia's explanation of 'tactical withdrawal plan' in Ukraine Radio Free Asia 12 Sep 2022 -- Many Vietnamese welcomed the news that Russian troops withdrew from northeastern Ukraine during the weekend after a hasty advance by Ukrainian forces in the six-month conflict.

News Reports

• In Rare Rebuke, Municipal Lawmakers In Several Districts Demand Putin's Resignation RFE/RL 12 Sep 2022 -- Municipal lawmakers from 18 districts in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and the town of Kolpino near St. Petersburg have signed a petition demanding the resignation of President Vladimir Putin, saying his actions are "damaging Russia's future and its citizens."
• UN Rights Official Slams 'Intimidation' In Russia Of Those Opposed To Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL 12 Sep 2022 -- The United Nations says Russia is undermining fundamental freedoms by "intimidating" voices opposed to the country's unprovoked invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
• How One Crusading Lawyer Battles For The Rights Of Russians Sent To Fight In Ukraine RFE/RL 12 Sep 2022 -- Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, several social media groups have sprung up where members of the Russian military can -- anonymously or otherwise - talk about the problems they face due to their participation in the war in Ukraine and ask for help from a lawyer.