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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 30.11 Ukraine MOD 30 Nov 2022
• Ukrainian Forces Stave Off Multiple Attacks Amid Relentless Russian Shelling Of Energy Targets RFE/RL 30 Nov 2022 -- Ukrainian forces have repelled more Russian military attacks in the east as Moscow pounded civilian settlements in central and southern Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructure, the military and regional officials said as millions of people faced power and heating shortages at the onset of winter.
• Satellites Used Against Russia in Ukraine May Become Legitimate Targets Sputnik 30 Nov 2022 -- Quasi-civilian satellites used by Western countries to support the Ukrainian military throughout the conflict may become legitimate targets for Russia, Vladimir Ermakov, the director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's non-proliferation and arms control department, has told Sputnik.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Russia to Develop Capital Construction for Nuclear Forces in 2023, Defense Minister Says Sputnik 30 Nov 2022 -- The Russian Defense Ministry will pay special attention in 2023 to the development of capital construction for nuclear forces, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.
• Moscow Says Accession of Finland, Sweden to NATO May Increase Tensions in Arctic Region Sputnik 30 Nov 2022 -- The accession of Finland and Sweden to NATO may lead to increased militarization of the Arctic, aggravation of tensions and security risks in the region, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
• Russia, China carry out joint air patrol in Asia-Pacific amid tensions with West Press TV 30 Nov 2022 -- Russian and Chinese air forces have carried out joint military exercises in the Asia-Pacific region, according to Russian defense ministry, demonstrating closer defense ties in the face of increasingly hostile West.
• China, Russia conduct joint aerial strategic patrol PLA Daily 30 Nov 2022 -- According to the China-Russia annual military cooperation schedule, the air forces of the two countries conducted routine joint aerial strategic patrol in the air space over the waters of the Sea of Japan, the East China Sea and the west Pacific Ocean on November 30.
• Chinese, Russian air forces hold 2nd joint strategic patrol of the year with 1st warplane exchange visits Global Times 30 Nov 2022 -- Chinese and Russian militaries conducted a joint aerial strategic patrol in the Asia-Pacific region on Wednesday, the first time Chinese aircraft have landed in Russia and Russian aircraft have landed in China in such a joint patrol, and the first time the two countries have organized joint aerial patrols twice in a year. Analysts said it reflects a high level of increasing military cooperation and mutual trust that contributes to peace and stability in the region and the world.
• South Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defense zone Press TV 30 Nov 2022 -- South Korea's military says it scrambled fighter jets as Chinese and Russian warplanes entered its air defense zone.

Foreign Policy

• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, November 30, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Nov 2022
• Statement by President von der Leyen on Russian accountability and the use of Russian frozen assets European Commission 30 Nov 2022
• Moscow Will Retaliate if EU Confiscates Russian Assets, Foreign Ministry Says Sputnik 30 Nov 2022 -- Moscow will take adequate response measures if Russian assets in the EU get confiscated, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
• Moscow: Brussels Frantically Trying to Steal Frozen Russian Assets Sputnik 30 Nov 2022 -- Brussels is frantically trying to steal Russian assets "by hook or by crook," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told Sputnik on Wednesday.
• EU Commission Head von der Leyen Proposes to Create Structure to Manage Frozen Russian Assets Sputnik 30 Nov 2022 -- President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday to create a special structure to manage the frozen assets of the Russian Central Bank and private assets to support Ukraine.
• Ukraine: Commission presents options to make sure that Russia pays for its crimes European Commission 30 Nov 2022 -- The Commission presented today different options to Member States to make sure that Russia is held accountable for the atrocities and crimes committed during the war in Ukraine.
• Europe Lost Russia as Energy Supplier, Russian Envoy Says Sputnik 30 Nov 2022 -- Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said Europe has lost Russia as its largest energy supplier.
• UK sanctions Russian officials behind conscription, mobilisation and criminal mercenaries UK FCDO 30 Nov 2022 -- Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced 22 new sanctions targeting officials who have promoted and enforced mobilisation to fight in Russia's war on Ukraine.
• Xi calls for China-Russia energy cooperation despite anti-Moscow sanctions Press TV 30 Nov 2022 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping says China is ready to work with Russia to forge closer partnership in energy cooperation.

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