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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 22.09 Ukraine MOD 22 Sep 2022
• Ukrainian Military Claims Advances In Eastern Luhansk Region RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- The Ukrainian military has said it is "smoothly but confidently" gaining ground against Russian forces in "one of the most important logistical arteries" of Ukraine's partially occupied Luhansk region.
• Five U.K. Prisoners Released By Russia Arrive In Britain RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- Five British prisoners of war released by Russia as part of an exchange with Ukraine arrived back in the U.K. on September 22.
• Ukraine Announces Release Of 215 Prisoners In Largest Exchange Since Russia's Invasion RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- Ukraine has announced the release of 215 of its soldiers, including fighters who led the defense of Mariupol's Azovstal steelworks, in exchange for dozens of Russian prisoners and a pro-Moscow politician.
• Russian Mobilization May Be Reinforcing Failure in Ukraine DoD News 22 Sep 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir V. Putin's mobilization of 300,000 reservists may just be reinforcing failure, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said during a news conference today.
• No Game Changer: Russian Mobilization May Slow, Not Stop, Ukrainian Offensive RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- The Kremlin's aim to mobilize up to 300,000 men to fight in Ukraine faces significant obstacles and -- even if achieved -- may not prevent Russia from losing more ground or losing the war, analysts said.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russian Lawmaker Calls For Canceling Military Service Exemptions For Scoliosis, Flat Feet RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- A member of Russia's upper house of parliament has called for ending military service exemptions for people with scoliosis and flat feet as the nation pushes forward with an unpopular draft to stem losses in Ukraine.
• Russians Rush For Flights Out After Partial Mobilization Announced RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- Numerous Russians have rushed to reserve one-way tickets out of the country after President Vladimir Putin decreed a partial mobilization of military reservists for the war in Ukraine.

Foreign Policy

• Telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud President of Russia 22 Sep 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud at the Saudi side's initiative.
• Telephone conversation with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov President of Russia 22 Sep 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa Naledi Pandor Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's participation in the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at a meeting of the UN Security Council on Ukraine, New York, September 22, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's conversation with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Secretary of State of the Holy See Cardinal Pietro Parolin Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's participation in a ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends in Defence of the Charter of the United Nations Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt Sameh Shoukry Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's conversation with Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during his meeting with Foreign Minister of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, New York, September 21, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with Foreign Minister of the Federative Republic of Brazil Carlos Alberto Franco França Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Sep 2022
• The Moscow Mechanism Report on Russia's Failure to Fulfill its Human Dimension Commitments US Dept. of State 22 Sep 2022 -- The United States and 37 other countries invoked the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe's (OSCE) Moscow Mechanism on July 28 to examine the Russia's adherence to its OSCE Human Dimension commitments on human rights and fundamental freedoms.
• Moscow Mechanism expert presents report to OSCE Permanent Council on the Russian Federation OSCE 22 Sep 2022The OSCE Moscow Mechanism rapporteur Professor Angelika Nussberger presented findings collected in the 'Report on Russia's Legal and Administrative Practice in Light of its OSCE Human Dimension Commitments' to the OSCE Permanent Council on 22 September 2022.
• Human rights in Russia: OSCE's Moscow Mechanism expert report, joint statement UK FCDO 22 Sep 2022 -- Irish Ambassador Anne-Marie Callan gave a joint statement on behalf of the 38 States which invoked the Moscow Mechanism on Russia's legal and administrative practices.
• Human rights in Russia: UK statement on OSCE's Moscow Mechanism expert report UK FCDO 22 Sep 2022 -- Ambassador Neil Bush welcomes the publication of OSCE's Moscow Mechanism report, which outlines how Russia has waged a repressive war against its own people.
• Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine EC/CEU 22 Sep 2022 -- The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the latest escalation by Russia of its illegal, unprovoked and unjustified aggression against Ukraine.
• Ukraine: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell after his address at the UN Security Council European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Sep 2022
• Ukraine: Speech by High Representative Josep Borrell at the UN Security Council European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Sep 2022
• Ukraine: Statement by the Spokesperson on the sentencing of Crimean Tatar leaders by Russia European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Sep 2022
• EU Pledges Military Support for Ukraine, Considers New Russian Sanctions VOA 22 Sep 2022 -- European Union foreign ministers have agreed to bolster their military support for Ukraine and study a new package of sanctions targeting Russian individuals and certain sectors of the Russian economy.
• EU's Borrell Promises New Sanctions Against Russia Following Military Call-Up RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has promised new punitive measures against Russia after Moscow announced a partial military mobilization to buttress its war effort in Ukraine.
• Hungary's Orban Blames EU's Russia Sanctions For Energy Crisis, Wants Them Scrapped RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- Hungary's right-wing populist Prime Minister Viktor Orban has told a meeting of his ruling Fidesz party that sanctions against Russia imposed by the European Union should be lifted, the pro-government daily Magyar Nemzet reports.
• North Korea Denies Exporting Weapons To Russia RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- North Korea's Defense Ministry has denied that it has provided weapons and ammunition to Russia amid the war in Ukraine, calling the allegations "rumors" spread by "hostile forces" aimed at tarnishing Pyongyang's image.
• No Kazakh Residence Permits For Russians Evading Mobilization, Official Says RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- Kazakhstan says it won't issue permanent residence permits to Russian citizens without Moscow's permission, as large numbers of Russians seek to leave following the Kremlin's announcement of a partial military mobilization.
• Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Warn Citizens Of Repercussions For Joining Russian Forces In Ukraine RFE/RL 22 Sep 2022 -- Kyrgyz and Uzbek authorities have warned citizens working as migrant laborers in Russia of serious repercussions for joining the Russian military in its ongoing war in Ukraine after Moscow announced a partial mobilization.

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