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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 18.07.2023 Ukraine MOD 18 Jul 2023
• Ukraine, Russia Seek Alternatives After Collapse Of Black Sea Grain Deal RFE/RL 18 Jul 2023 -- Ukraine and Russia both said they were seeking alternative ways to keep grain supplies flowing after an agreement that allowed exports to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia collapsed when Moscow refused to renew its participation in the deal as it expired on July 18.
• Russia Says Crimea Bridge Partially Reopened To Traffic After Attack RFE/RL 18 Jul 2023 -- Russia said on July 18 that road traffic has partially reopened on a major bridge that connects Moscow-annexed Crimea with Russia over the Kerch Strait after it had been damaged by at least one explosion the previous day.
• U.S. General: Ukrainian Forces Making Progress Despite Minefields, Other Obstacles In 'Tough Fight' RFE/RL 18 Jul 2023 -- The United States believes Ukraine is making progress in its counteroffensive against Russian forces and still has "significant" reserves it has yet to commit, said U.S. General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff.
• Press release on the UN chief's comments on the Istanbul agreements Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2023
• Russia suspends participation in Black Sea grain deal People's Daily 18 Jul 2023 -- Moscow suspended its participation in the Black Sea grain export deal, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday when the deal was set to expire.
• Russia strikes Ukraine in retaliation for Crimea attack: Defense Ministry Press TV 18 Jul 2023 -- The Russian military conducted retaliatory strikes against Ukrainian facilities used to prepare terrorist attacks on Crimea, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
• UN chief regrets Russia's decision to end Black Sea grain deal People's Daily 18 Jul 2023 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said he regretted Russia's decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Briefing by Chief of Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov on U.S. military and biological activity Russia MoD 18 Jul 2023 -- Russian Defence Ministry continues to analyse US and its allies military and biological activity in Ukraine and other regions of the world.
• Pacific Fleet's vessels left Vladivostok for joint Russian-Chinese naval drills Sever/Vzaimodeistviye-2023 Russia MoD 18 Jul 2023 -- The Pacific Fleet's ship detachment left Vladivostok for joint Russian-Chinese naval drills Sever/Vzaimodeistviye-2023, which begin in June, in the Sea of Japan waters.
• Meeting with Saratov Region Governor Roman Busargin President of Russia 18 Jul 2023 -- Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Governor of the Saratov Region Roman Busargin to discuss the region's socioeconomic development and challenges to be addressed.

Foreign Policy

• Comment by Foreign Ministry Official Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on another round of anti-Russia sanctions imposed by the British government Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2023
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with the heads of the diplomatic missions of Arab countries and Türkiye, and the League of Arab States Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2023
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2023
• Russia fully respects Iran's sovereignty, territorial integrity: Lavrov on Persian Gulf islands Press TV 18 Jul 2023 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has underlined in a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart that Moscow has "no doubts" about the Islamic Republic's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and fully respects them.
• Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Jul 2023

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