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Ukraine Invasion
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Ukraine Invasion

• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 11.09.2023 Ukraine MOD 11 Sep 2023
• Ukraine Claims Gains In East, South As 'Fierce Battles' Continue Near Bakhmut RFE/RL 11 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian forces have regained more territory from the invading Russian forces in the eastern and southern fronts, Kyiv said on September 11, as German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock made a surprise visit to the capital, promising unwavering support for Ukraine.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 11 Sep 2023 -- On 11 September at around 1.00 pm Moscow time, an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle on the territory of the Russian Federation was foiled.
• Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 11 Sep 2023 -- On 11 September at around 1.20 am Moscow time, an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles on the territory of the Russian Federation was foiled.
• Ukrainian Troops Suffer Heavy Losses Trying to Attack Opytnoye Village in DPR Sputnik 11 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian troops tried to advance with tanks and armored combat vehicles near the village of Opytnoy, but suffered serious losses, Denis Pushilin, acting head of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), said on his Telegram account.
• Russian Forces Repel Attack Near Rabotino, Ukraine Lost up to 145 Soldiers - Moscow Sputnik 11 Sep 2023 -- Ukraine launched a counteroffensive against Russian forces in early June after multiple postponements. Citing the counteroffensive's needs, Kiev pushed its Western donors to step up its military and financial aid.
• Ukraine Attacks Novaya Kakhovka, City Left Without Power - Local Administration Sputnik 11 Sep 2023 -- The Ukrainian armed forces attacked the city of Novaya Kakhovka in the Kherson region at night, there were no casualties, but the city was left without power, the Novaya Kakhovka urban district administration said on Monday.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Moscow Hopes Finland, Sweden Will Not Deploy Missiles Targeting Russia - Kremlin Sputnik 11 Sep 2023 -- Moscow has no issues with Finland or Sweden and hopes that they will not deploy missiles directed towards Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
• Visiting Zvezda shipbuilding complex President of Russia 11 Sep 2023 -- Vladimir Putin arrived at the Zvezda shipbuilding complex where he took part in the name-giving ceremony for the Arctic gas tanker Alexei Kosygin and the shuttle tanker Valentin Pikul.
• Russia Embarks on Developing Floating 152-mm Howitzer Sputnik 11 Sep 2023 -- Based on its experience of artillery use during the special military operation, Russia has begun to develop a floating howitzer of 152-mm caliber, Roman Khromov, deputy executive director for GOZ and VTS of Kurganmashzavod (part of the High-Precision Systems holding of Rostec State Corporation), told Sputnik.

Foreign Policy

• Kim Jong Un's arrival in Russia sets stage for high-stakes 'negotiations' with Putin Radio Free Asia 11 Sep 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia's Far East on Tuesday for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin where arms trade is expected to dominate the agenda.
• North Korea's Kim 'appears' to have departed for Russia: Reports Press TV 11 Sep 2023 -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has "apparently" departed for Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, according to South Korean media reports.
• Kim-Putin's Vladivostok bromance may risk global security, from Europe to Asia Radio Free Asia 11 Sep 2023 -- Four years ago, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a symbolic journey southwards, crossing the border with his armored train to engage with the leaders of the democratic world.
• U.S. Warns Pyongyang As Kremlin Confirms Visit Of North Korea's Kim At Putin's Invite RFE/RL 11 Sep 2023 -- The United States on September 11 warned North Korea against any moves toward supplying Russia with weapons and threatened further sanctions against Pyongyang after the Kremlin confirmed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia "in the coming days" at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.
• Kremlin: North Korea's Kim to Visit Russia in Coming Days VOA 11 Sep 2023 -- The Kremlin and Pyongyang said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit Russia in the coming days at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.
• At Vladimir Putin's invitation, Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un will visit Russia President of Russia 11 Sep 2023

News Reports

• Russian regional vote delivers strong result for Putin Press TV 11 Sep 2023 -- Russia has concluded regional and municipal elections, including in regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia which formally joined the Russian Federation last year, delivering strong support for President Vladimir Putin.
• Putin's Party, Candidates Seen Winning Tightly Controlled Regional Elections RFE/RL 11 Sep 2023 -- Russia's ruling party and candidates backed by the Kremlin were expected to win elections held in 85 regions across the country as well as parts of occupied Ukraine, preliminary results showed.
• Incumbent Moscow Mayor Sobyanin Re-Elected - Election Commission Sputnik 11 Sep 2023 -- Sergey Sobyanin, the incumbent mayor of Moscow, won the mayoral election with 76.39% of votes after the election commission processed 100% of the protocols, according to the data of Russia's Central Election Commission, issued on Monday.
• Armenia Kicks Off Joint Military Exercises With U.S. Despite Russian Opposition RFE/RL 11 Sep 2023 -- Armenia and the United States have begun joint military exercises that have angered Moscow and come as tensions rise between Yerevan and neighboring Azerbaijan over the breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region.
• US Troops' Arrival in Armenia for Training Riles Russia VOA 11 Sep 2023 -- The arrival of 85 U.S. soldiers for a training mission in Armenia has sparked a strong negative reaction from the Russian government, which has long had a military alliance with that country through its Collective Security Treaty Organization.
• Myanmar Uses Yuan to Pay for Russian Oil Products Sputnik 11 Sep 2023 -- Myanmar uses the yuan to pay for supplies of Russian petroleum products, Minister of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations of Myanmar Kan Zaw told Sputnik, adding that the parties are preparing an agreement on the mutual conversion of national currencies.
• Wider Europe Briefing: Russia Sanctions Survive A Key Legal Challenge And Georgia's EU Bid Hangs By A Thread RFE/RL 11 Sep 2023