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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02 to 14.12 Ukraine MOD 14 Dec 2022
• Ukraine Says It Downed 13 Russian Drones Sent to Attack Kyiv VOA 14 Dec 2022 -- Ukraine said Wednesday it thwarted a Russian attack on Kyiv with its air defense system, shooting down 13 incoming explosive-laden drones, although wreckage from some of the aerial intercepts damaged five buildings.
• Ukraine Endures Attacks Across Entire Front Line Leaving Little Hope For Cease-Fire By Year's End RFE/RL 14 Dec 2022 -- Russia maintained pressure along the entire front line in Ukraine on December 14 as Kyiv was targeted by a wave of Russian drones early in the day and Kherson was hit by deadly shelling.
• 'For Russia's Victory': Moscow Places Ukraine's Occupied Crimea Region On All-Out War Footing RFE/RL 14 Dec 2022 -- In a publicity gesture in November, Sergei Aksyonov - the Russian-installed head of Ukraine's Crimea region - visited frontline Russian forces on mainland Ukraine last month and delivered to them socks and other basic goods.
• US Patriot systems in Ukraine would be 'legitimate target', warns Russia Press TV 14 Dec 2022 -- In a stern warning, Russia on Wednesday said US Patriot missile defense systems would be a legitimate target for its strikes if Washington authorizes them to be delivered to support Kiev.
• Satellite Images Of Russian-Occupied Crimea Pinpoint Potential Military Targets For Ukraine RFE/RL 14 Dec 2022 -- Recent satellite images of Russian-occupied Crimea obtained by RFE/RL show airfields, air-defense sites, and ships that defense experts say could rank as prime targets for the Ukrainian military as it seeks to weaken Moscow's forces and recapture territory they have seized.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Iranian DM says Ukraine presents no evidence for use of Iranian drones by Russia People's Daily 14 Dec 2022 -- Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said that Ukraine has not presented any evidence for its claim that Russia has used Iranian military drones in the Ukraine war, Tasnim news agency reported on Tuesday.

Foreign Policy

• Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the international interparty conference Eurasian Choice as a Basis for Strengthening Sovereignty, Moscow, December 14, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 14 Dec 2022
• Press release on statements by German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz President of Russia 14 Dec 2022 -- "We noted yet another anti-Russia attack by German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholtz in his speech at the gala event devoted to the 70th anniversary of the German Economy Eastern Committee on December 12, 2022."
• Prime Minister Marin at EU-ASEAN summit: Russian terror calls for global response Finnish Government 14 Dec 2022 -- Prime Minister Sanna Marin attended the first summit of the EU and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASEAN in Brussels today.
• Canada Revokes Sanctions Waiver for Maintenance of Nord Stream 1 Turbine - Statement Sputnik 14 Dec 2022 -- Canada has revoked the sanctions waiver given to German industrial giant Siemens Energy to maintain the Nord Stream 1 turbines in Montreal, Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said.
• Russia, China denounce US-led move to oust Iran from UN women's body Press TV 14 Dec 2022 -- The move to oust the Islamic Republic of Iran from the United Nations women's rights body at the behest of the United States on Wednesday has been strongly censured by a number of countries.

News Reports

• 'All Their Flags Are Stained With Blood': Zelenskiy Urges 'Complete Isolation' For Russian Athletes RFE/RL 14 Dec 2022 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has argued strongly against allowing Russian athletes to compete in international sporting events even under a neutral flag.