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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 25.03.2023 Ukraine MOD 25 Mar 2023
• Ukraine Says No Letup On Bakhmut Front Despite Claims Russian Offensive Stalling RFE/RL 25 Mar 2023 -- Fierce fighting continues near the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, with Russia launching dozens of attacks over the last 24 hours, Ukraine's military said in a March 25 briefing.
• As Fighting Rages On At The Front, Thousands Join Ukraine's Offensive Guard RFE/RL 25 Mar 2023 -- On March 10, thousands of civilians and soldiers marched together through the central streets of the capital, chanting "Glory to Ukraine" and "Glory to the heroes" in a tribute to Dmytro Kotsyubaylo, the youngest commander ever to be decorated as a Hero of Ukraine and the first volunteer fighter to be granted the honor while still alive. Known by the call sign Da Vinci, he had been killed fighting Russian forces near Bakhmut, in the Donbas, three days earlier.
• Latest in Ukraine: Putin to Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons to Belarus VOA 25 Mar 2023
• Latest in Ukraine: UK Says Russia Likely Conducting 'More Defensive Operational Design' VOA 25 Mar 2023
• West Regains 'Unity, Purpose' in Light of Russian Ukraine War, Poll Indicates VOA 25 Mar 2023 -- A poll of global attitudes toward Russia's Ukraine war suggests the West has regained its "unity and sense of purpose" following the invasion, according to the European Council on Foreign Relations.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Putin Says Russia Will Station Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus RFE/RL 25 Mar 2023 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow has reached agreement to station tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of close ally Belarus, which borders both Russia and Ukraine.
• 'Don't Go To The Enlistment Office': Wave Of Military Summonses Raises Fears Of Another Russian Mobilization Drive RFE/RL 25 Mar 2023 -- Since the beginning of March, a growing number of military age men in 43 administrative regions across Russia are receiving summonses to report to their local enlistment offices in what could be preparations for another round of military mobilization in the country, Russian human rights lawyers and advocacy groups say.
• Meeting with Minister of Transport Vitaly Savelyev President of Russia 25 Mar 2023 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Minister of Transport Vitaly Savelyev.

Foreign Policy

• Telephone conversation with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Russia 25 Mar 2023 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
• Erdogan, Putin Discuss Situation in Ukraine by Phone Sputnik 25 Mar 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, during which the two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine and bilateral relations, the office of the Turkish leader said.

News Reports

• Russian Mi-28 Helicopters Played Decisive Role in Fight Against Militants in Uganda: Armed Forces Sputnik 25 Mar 2023 -- The Mi-28N Night Hunter is a Soviet and Russian attack helicopter, which was designed for search and destruction of tanks and other armored vehicles, as well as low-speed air targets and enemy manpower in conditions of armed resistance.