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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 21.06.2023 Ukraine MOD 21 Jun 2023
• Answer to a journalist's question about the current situation at the front President of Russia 21 Jun 2023 -- " I already spoke about this and it is a well-known fact: the Ukrainian armed forces launched it [the counter-offensive] on June 4 using their strategic reserves. Oddly enough, it is a slow burn at the moment, because the enemy is sustaining serious personnel and equipment losses."
• 'Surovikin Defensive Line' Impregnable, Kiev Should Sue for Peace to Avoid Further Losses Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- The former head of Estonian foreign intelligence has acknowledged that Kiev's summer offensive has been brought to a standstill by the "long defensive lines along the entire length of the front" prepared by Russia. How have Russian troops been able to halt the NATO-trained, armed and equipped Ukrainian forces? Sputnik spoke to experts to find out.
• Ukraine Loses Some 600 Military in 3 Directions in Past Day - Russian MoD Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- Ukraine has lost some 600 military over the past day as a result of offensive attempts in the South Donetsk, Donetsk and Zaporozhye directions, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
• Kremlin on Drone Attack in Moscow Region: Investigation Underway Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- Earlier in the day, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Kiev tried to carry out a terrorist attack on objects in the Moscow Region, adding that all UAVs were suppressed by means of electronic warfare.
• Kiev's Attempted Terror Drone Attack on Moscow Region Thwarted, Russia Says Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- Two drones crashed on approach to the warehouses of a military base in Russia's Moscow Region, Governor Andrey Vorobyov said on Wednesday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Meeting with Government members President of Russia 21 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting with Government members.
• US Commander Accuses Russia of 'Buffoonery in the Air' in Syria VOA 21 Jun 2023 -- A top U.S. military commander accused the Russian air force of encouraging its pilots to engage in "buffoonery in the air," raising the risk of accidents or even conflict in Syria.
• Russia's Nuclear Triad Ensures Global Balance of Power - Putin Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- Earlier this month, the US Department of State said it immediately stops notifying Russia about the status or location of missiles and launchers as required under the New START arms control treaty, stops facilitating New START treaty inspections on its territory by revoking visas issued to Russian inspectors.
• Meeting with top graduates of higher military schools President of Russia 21 Jun 2023 -- Vladimir Putin met with top graduates of military universities and academies of the Defence Ministry, the Emergencies Ministry, the Federal Security Service (FSB), the Federal Guard Service (FSO), the Federal Service of National Guard Troops, the Interior Ministry, the Investigative Committee and the Federal Penitentiary Service in the Grand Kremlin Palace's St George Hall.
• Pacific Fleet corvettes Gromkiy and Sovershenniy continue drills in Asia-Pacific region Russia MoD 21 Jun 2023 -- The corvettes Gromkiy and Sovershenniy, medium-sized marine tanker Pechenga continue to perform tasks in Asia-Pacific region.
• Russian Navy to Be Reinforced by 44 Ships in 2023 Sputnik 21 Jun 2023 -- The Russian navy will take delivery of 44 warships and support vessels in 2023, Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, said on Wednesday.

Foreign Policy

• Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, June 21, 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jun 2023
• Joint Statement by the Representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye on the 20th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, Astana, 20-21 June 2023 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jun 2023
• Astana talks: Parties underline commitment to Syria's sovereignty, slam Israeli aggression Press TV 21 Jun 2023 -- Participants at the 20th international meeting on Syria in the Astana format have underlined their strong commitment to Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while voicing their firm opposition to Israel's acts of aggression and airstrikes against the Arab country.
• No: 152, 21 June 2023, Press Release Regarding the High-Level Meeting on Syria held in Astana on 20-21 June 2023 Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 21 Jun 2023 -- The twentieth High-Level Meeting on Syria in Astana format was held on 20-21 June 2023 in Astana. Türkiye was represented at the meeting by a delegation led by Ambassador Burak Akçapar, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs.
• EU Approves 11th Sanctions Package Against Russia Over Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL 21 Jun 2023 -- European Union governments have agreed to an 11th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine aimed largely at stopping other countries and companies from circumventing previously imposed sanctions.
• US sanctions Myanmar's defense ministry over Russian arms Radio Free Asia 21 Jun 2023 -- Myanmar's Ministry of Defense and two banks that provide currency exchange services to the country's military junta have been added to a sanctions blacklist, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.
• Sanctioning Two State-Owned Banks and the Ministry of Defense for the Burma Military Regime's Atrocities US Dept. of State 21 Jun 2023 -- Today, the United States is designating Burma's Ministry of Defense (MoD) and two of Burma's largest regime-controlled banks, Myanma Foreign Trade Bank (MFTB) and Myanma Investment and Commercial Bank (MICB).
• Treasury Sanctions Burma's Ministry of Defense and Regime-Controlled Financial Institutions US Treasury 21 Jun 2023 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated Burma's Ministry of Defense and two regime-controlled financial institutions that facilitate much of the foreign currency exchange within Burma and enable transactions between the military regime and foreign markets, including for the purchase and import of arms and related materiel.

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