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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.22 to 20.02.23 Ukraine MOD 20 Feb 2023
• Russia Presses Ahead With Offensive In East Despite Kyiv's Claims Of 'Extraordinarily Significant' Losses RFE/RL 20 Feb 2023 -- Russian forces kept pounding military positions and civilian settlements in eastern and southern Ukraine, Kyiv said on February 20, despite what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called "extraordinarily significant" Russian losses in key disputed areas of the Donetsk region.
• Russia charges 680 Ukrainian officials with war crimes Press TV 20 Feb 2023 -- Russia has charged 680 Ukrainian officials, including members of the security forces and defense ministry, with serious offenses that amount to war crimes, according to Russian media.

Defense Policy / Programs

• What To Watch For In Putin's February 21 Address RFE/RL 20 Feb 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech to the nation might seem like a big deal: It comes three days before the unprovoked invasion he unleashed against Ukraine enters its second year, and a day after U.S. President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Kyiv and condemned Moscow's "brutal" assault on a sovereign country.

Foreign Policy

• Article by Alexey Drobinin, Director, Foreign Policy Planning Department, Russia's Foreign Ministry "The vision of a multipolar world: The civilizational factor and Russia's place in the emerging world order", the Journal "Russia in Global Affairs", February 20, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Feb 2023
• Third Statement on Russia's War on Ukraine and International Sport US Dept. of State 20 Feb 2023 -- The text of the following statement was agreed upon by the ministers of sport or their equivalent from the countries and individuals listed at the bottom of the statement.
• Moscow says Moldova hit by 'anti-Russian hysteria' Press TV 20 Feb 2023 -- Moscow has denounced Moldova for pursuing an "anti-Russian agenda" after its prime minister called for the demilitarization of a separatist region of the landlocked country in Eastern Europe.
• Kremlin Warns Moldova As Tensions Rise Following Coup Plot Allegations RFE/RL 20 Feb 2023 -- The Kremlin has urged Moldova to exercise caution in its statements about Russian forces stationed in the breakaway Transdniester region just days after a new pro-Western government led by Prime Minister Dorin Recean was sworn in.
• Blinken Warns China to Face 'Real Consequences' If Beijing Supplies Weapons to Moscow Sputnik 20 Feb 2023 -- China will face consequences if Beijing decides to supply Russia with military assistance amid the Ukraine conflict, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday, while refusing to specify the details of Washington's response.
• China denies US claim about arming Russia, slams Washington's meddlesome remarks Press TV 20 Feb 2023 -- Beijing has dismissed claims by the United States that China is considering arming Russia in its war with Ukraine, urging Washington to reflect on its own actions rather than making meddlesome comments.
• Beijing Urges US to Stop Spreading Misinformation About China-Russia Ties Sputnik 20 Feb 2023 -- It is the United States that pumps the Ukraine conflict with arms, not China, that is why Washington should stop shifting responsibility for fueling the conflict and spreading misinformation regarding military cooperation between Beijing and Moscow, the spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Wang Wenbin, said on Monday.
• China rebuts US claims over providing 'lethal support' to Russia Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- China has urged the US to reflect on its own deeds and stop shifting blame and spreading false information over US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's remarks suggesting China is considering providing "lethal support" to Russia, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday, stressing that it's the US that has been arming combatants throughout the conflict.
• Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi to pay a visit to Russia, promoting peace talk top on agenda Global Times 20 Feb 2023 -- Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi is scheduled to visit Russia - the last stop of his tour to Europe since February 14. He is expected to promote peace talks as the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches the one-year mark, with the situation still deteriorating. Analysts said that China's tangible moves in de-escalating the situation have been in stark contrast to the US' fanning of flames.
• Dutch gov't expels Russian diplomats for alleged espionage People's Daily 20 Feb 2023 -- The Dutch government announced on Saturday the expulsion of a number of Russian diplomats for alleged espionage.
• Moscow to respond to Dutch decision to reduce Russian diplomat numbers People's Daily 20 Feb 2023 -- Russia will respond to the Netherlands' decision to limit the number of Russian diplomats in the country, TASS news agency reported citing the Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday.
• Russia to Respond to 'Unfriendly' Dutch Decision on Diplomats, Missions Says Foreign Ministry Sputnik 20 Feb 2023 -- Moscow considers the decision of the Netherlands to reduce the number of Russian diplomats and close the Russian trade mission as an unfriendly move aimed at destroying relations, will respond to it, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
• Chad Needs Russia's Support in Fight Against Terrorism, Foreign Miniser Says Sputnik 20 Feb 2023 -- Chad needs Russia's assistance in the fight against terrorism and is waiting for specific proposals from Moscow, Chadian Foreign Minister Mahamat Saleh Annadif told Sputnik.
• Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on the West's reckless approach to the Middle East settlement process Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 20 Feb 2023

News Reports

• Wider Europe Briefing: More Russian Banks To Be Hit By EU Sanctions; Plus, A Controversial OSCE Gathering RFE/RL 20 Feb 2023
• You didn't fight here: Russia is on the verge of a change of elites RIA Novosti 20 Feb 2023 -- "Obviously, in a few years the socio-political landscape of Russia will change beyond recognition, and the talented children of effective managers will have to seriously think about including camouflage "hill" and a shabby pair of berets in their work wardrobe."